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
Discover the rich marine life, abundant bird colonies and natural landscapes of the Galapagos Islands on this action-packed 10-day adventure cruise. Board your comfortable motor yacht and set off in search of adventure and wildlife with your on-hand naturalist guide. Hike over pahoehoe lava on Bahia Sullivan, snorkel off the coast of Isla Espanola and discover the archipelago’s history on Isla San Cristobal. See pink flamingos, Galapagos sharks, fur seals, iguanas, varied birdlife and so much more, all alongside some vistas totally unique to this part of the world!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GALAPAGOS PARK, TRANSIT CARD:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners.
- Transport: Boat, Plane, Bus, Zodiac (Panga).
- Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 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 - Post Office Bay - Snorkel (1 hour).
- Isla Floreana - Devils Crown Snorkel (45 mins).
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour).
- Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Walk (1 hour).
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- San Cristobal - Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock).
- Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo - snorkel or beach walk (1 hour).
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santa Fe - Snorkel (1 hour).
- Isla Genovesa - Bahia Darwin - Walk (2 hours) Wet Landing.
- Isla Genovesa - La Barranco - Snorkel (1 hour).
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Snorkelling (45 mins).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours).
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMDA
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
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Day 2: Isla Baltra to Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 3: Isla Floreana
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Day 4: Isla Espanola
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Day 5: Isla San Cristobal
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Day 6: Isla Santa Fe to Isla Plaza Sur
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Day 7: Isla Genovesa
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Day 8: Isla Santiago to Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 9: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 10: Quito
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