Destination:
Ecuador,
Duration:
13 days
Style:
Adventure,
Adventure Cruising,
River/Small ship/Barge,
Wildlife,
Travel Period:
May 2026 - December 2027
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Overview
Embark on an immersive 13-day adventure cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience the natural world, both on land and sea. Encounter diverse wildlife, from lumbering giant tortoises and sunbathing sea lions to scuttling crabs and blue-footed boobies. Wander through lava flow on Las Tintoreras, snorkel in the waters of protected cove Punta Carrion and stick your toes in the olivine-crystal sands of Punta Cormorant. This trip allows plenty of time to absorb the spoils of these unique, wildlife-rich islands, so you can cruise into another world while your naturalist guide sorts out the rest.
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: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners.
- Transport: Minibus, Boat, Plane, Zodiac.
- Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (10 nights).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Punta Carrion - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- 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 - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Fe - Panga ride (45 mins).
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour).
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Walk (1 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla San Cristobal - Punta Pitt - Walk (2 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla San Cristobal - Isla Lobos - Walk (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- San Cristobal - Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock).
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- 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 - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMQJ
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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 Isabela
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Day 4: Isla Floreana
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Day 5: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 6: Isla Santa Fe to Isla Plaza Sur
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Day 7: Isla Espanola
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Day 8: Isla San Cristobal to Lobos Isla
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Day 9: Isla San Cristobal
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Day 10: Isla Bartolome to Isla Santiago
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Day 11: Isla Santiago
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Day 12: Galapagos
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Day 13: Quito
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