Overview
Destination:
Ecuador,
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMQD
Travel Period
November 2025 - February 2026
Set sail on a 10-day adventure cruise around the central and southern islands of the Galapagos, observing the unique wildlife of these remote Pacific islands. Be charmed by the native bird species and underwater ecosystems of colourful marine life. Hike across lava flows, sail through mangroves and snorkel in natural aquariums abundant with fish, sea lions and turtles. This sail features some of the Galapagos’ most naturally beautiful islands, so sit back and relax, because it’s all smooth sailing from here!
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 usor the agent 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 usor the agent 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 Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - 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 - Punta Carrion - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Isabela - Las Tintoreras visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Isabela - Arnolda Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center including Flamingo Lagoon (2 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Floreana - Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Floreana - Devil's Crown snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
Dates and prices
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
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Day 2: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 3: Isla North Seymour to Isla Mosquera
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Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 5: Isla chinese hat to Isla Rabida
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Day 6: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 7: Isla Isabela
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Day 8: Isla Floreana
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Day 9: Galapagos
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Day 10: Quito
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