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The Best of Galapagos

7 days
Start and end in Quito
5.0
1 traveler review

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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Hike through Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Explore the Lava Tunnels
  • Observe El Chato Santa Cruz wildlife

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL IN QUITO CITY
  2. Day 2 TRAVEL DAY TO GALAPAGOS
  3. Day 3 SNORKEL IN LAVA TUNNELS AND FREE TIME
  4. Day 4 HIKE SIERRA NEGRA, KAYAK AND SNORKEL IN TINTORERAS
  5. Day 5 SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS& CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION
  6. Day 6 TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT - FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO
  7. Day 7 DEPARTURE DAY END OF SERVICE
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What's Included

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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

26

Age Range

8 to 89 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

83%

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  • 4.7
  • KW
    · July 11th, 2019
    The trip way exceeded our expectations. One of the best trips we have ever been on
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    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    It is great Kimberley! Maybe your next trip is visiting Ecuador Mainland or Amazon.
    Trip date: June 2019

What our customers ask about this tour

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  • A

    Adriana

    Asked on April 22nd, 2024

    Do you think this trip will be available for next year? We would be looking to start on Sunday, April 13th. We would want to add an extra night in Quito on Saturday the 12th, and we would skip the Hiking Day and opt for an optional activity (if possible).

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    Tour Details
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2024

      For april 23, 2025, will be fine to open a guarantee departure if your are 2 people! We will maintain the price usd$ 2396 if you confirm now!

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2024

      We have a great rate with the Sheraton 4points (4*) for an extra night. The price per double room per night is usd$ 140, included taxes and breakfast! Regarding skipping the Hiking Day, this is a fixed departure date, so you can go this date mentioning the guide that you don't want a long hiking, or you can skip this date with us and doing another option.

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    Frances

    Asked on October 6th, 2022

    What domestic flight do we need to book ourselves?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten October 2022

      You must to buy the flight Quito-Galapagos-Quito, it cost 535.00 USD per person.

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    Julia

    Asked on June 27th, 2022

    can adventure Journeys include and organize our flights to the Galapagos from Quito and airport transfers both directions?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten June 2022

      Yes, of course, we can help with the booking of the flights, the rate is 535 USD per person round trip. And the transfers to and from the airport for your international flight is 73 USD per transfer for the both of you.

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    Judith

    Asked on February 17th, 2022

    How much is single supplement fee for this?

    Single supplement
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten February 2022

      The single supplement extra fee for The Best of Galapagos program is USD 659.00

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    Samantha

    Asked on January 15th, 2022

    I just wanted to confirm that the flights from Quito to the Galapagos and back are part of this package tour which you organise?

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    Tour Details
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten January 2022

      The flights to the Galapagos and back are not included in the rate, we can help you arrange the flights so you arrive with the group on the same schedule, the rate is 545 USD round trip per person.

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Tour ID: 86571

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Adventure Journeys. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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