Destination:
Ecuador,
Duration:
10 days
Style:
Adventure,
Adventure Cruising,
River/Small ship/Barge,
Wildlife,
Travel Period:
May 2026 - December 2027
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Overview
Experience the serenity of the Galapagos Islands as you drift across the Pacific Ocean on this 10-day adventure cruise through the central eastern islands. Retrace the voyage of Charles Darwin by sea, admiring the sandy beaches of Espumilla contrasted with the jagged rock formations and volcanic craters of Isla Santiago. Look out at the ocean, land and sky, spotting blue-footed boobies, sea turtles and sea lions in their natural habitat. Go hiking and snorkelling each day and learn about the geology of these lands from your handy naturalist guide, all the while spotting some pretty incredible and varied wildlife.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FELLOW TRAVELLERS:
This trip is a package tour and is therefore made up of a combination of shorter trips. This may mean you will travel with a different guide and passengers on each section.
GALAPAGOS PARK, TRANSIT CARD & ISABELA ISLANDS PORT FEES:
Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$200 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. This applies to everyone aged 13 years and above. For children aged 12 the fee will be USD100.
If your voyage visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$10 fee to be paid on arrival at the island.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER:
This tour includes a complimentary arrival transfer in Quito. Please advise flight details 30 days prior to travel so that the transfer can be organised.
PASSPORT DETAILS:
When booking, please make sure that your name is spelt correctly, and that you book using the name in your passport (particularly if you are recently married). If you are issued a new passport with a different number between the time that you book and the time you travel, please take both the old and new passports with you.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
This trip is a package tour and is therefore made up of a combination of shorter trips. This may mean you will travel with a different guide and passengers on each section.
GALAPAGOS PARK, TRANSIT CARD & ISABELA ISLANDS PORT FEES:
Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$200 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. This applies to everyone aged 13 years and above. For children aged 12 the fee will be USD100.
If your voyage visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$10 fee to be paid on arrival at the island.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER:
This tour includes a complimentary arrival transfer in Quito. Please advise flight details 30 days prior to travel so that the transfer can be organised.
PASSPORT DETAILS:
When booking, please make sure that your name is spelt correctly, and that you book using the name in your passport (particularly if you are recently married). If you are issued a new passport with a different number between the time that you book and the time you travel, please take both the old and new passports with you.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners.
- Transport: Minibus, Boat, Plane, Zodiac.
- Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights).
- Isla San Cristobal - Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Bartolome - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Bartolome - Snorkelling (1.5 hours).
- Isla Bartolome - Panga ride (30 mins).
- Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Walk (1.45 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Panga ride or Snorkelling (45 mins).
- Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Panga Ride (45 mins).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- Isla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours).
- Isla Mosquera - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Mosquera - Beach Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour).
- Isla Santiago - Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Sombrero Chino - Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet Landing.
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMQB
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
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Day 2: Isla San Cristobal
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Day 3: Isla Bartolome to Isla Santiago
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Day 4: Isla Santiago
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Day 5: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 6: Isla North Seymour to Isla Mosquera
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Day 7: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 8: Isla chinese hat to Isla Rabida
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Day 9: Galapagos
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Day 10: Quito
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