Galapagos Islands Adventure

Explore the flora, fauna & spectacular scenery of two biodiverse Galapagos Islands: Santa Cruz & Isabela, with an extra night on Isabela! Optional extension to Quito

Baby sea lion
Prickly pear cactus forest, Santa Cruz Island
Blue-footed boobies
Photographing marine iguanas
Male frigatebirds
Panoramic view of Tortuga Bay
Interacting with giant tortoise
Panoramic view of Quito
Lava tunnel, Santa Cruz Island
Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz Island
Snorkeling with sea lions
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Sea lion napping, Puerto Ayora
Baby sea lion
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Small Group Tour
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
DeparturesGroup Size15 travelers max
ThemesActive, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife
Activity Level
What to Expect
This fast-paced, locally hosted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, and reaches high altitudes requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip.
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The Galapagos Islands are among Ecuador's jewels. More than 600 miles offshore in the Pacific, these islands are home to fascinating birds and animals such as marine iguanas, giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and more! Follow in the intrepid footsteps of Charles Darwin on an active adventure and discover the unique wildlife that inspired his theory of evolution. Stay on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands, traveling from island to island via speedboat rides for an incredible Galapagos experience, which includes flights, first-class hotels, and most meals, as well as a fast-paced program of hiking, exploration, and observation of the islands' delicate ecosystems.

So lace up your boots, strap on your daypacks, and don't wait a moment longer to book this incredible adventure.

 

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL) including taxes & fees
  • All transfers, ground transportation & Galapagos flights
  • Transportation between islands in shared charter speedboat
  • Superior class accommodations in Quito and in the Galapagos
  • 10 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
  • Comprehensive sightseeing tours with a naturalist guide on the islands
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Galapagos National Park Fee ($100), Transit Control Card ($20), & Isabela Port Fee ($10)

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
  • Optional Quito Extension

Why you'll love it

  • Discover Los Gemelos, two collapsed lava chambers teeming with great biodiversity.
  • Mingle with giant Galapagos tortoises at a 600-acre private reserve.
  • Explore Tortuga Bay with a small hike to the famous prickly-pear cactus forest where you will see an abundance of wildlife, such as Darwin Finches, Lava Lizards and more!
  • Kayak at Punta Estrada and see the iconic blue-footed boobies.
  • Look for whales, dolphins, and manta rays as you set off for Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island via charter speedboat.
  • Snorkel alongside sea lions, sea turtles, penguins and more in the islands’ warm, shallow waters.
  • Observe the fascinating marine life in the crystal-clear waters of Concha de Perla.

Dates & Prices

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 Depart USA/Arrive Quito, Ecuador

  • Depart the USA on your flight bound for Quito, Ecuador
  • Upon arrival in Quito this evening, meet our representative and transfer by hotel shuttle service to your hotel for check-in

Wyndham Quito Airport or similar

Day 2 Quito, Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island
  • Take a short ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island
  • Enjoy a welcome lunch with fellow travelers
  • Discover Los Gemelos lava chambers
  • Explore a 600-acre private giant tortoise reserve
  • Continue to Puerto Ayora for check-in and welcome drink

Hotel SolymarBreakfast & lunch

Day 3 Santa Cruz Island & Isabela Island

  • Morning at leisure
  • Board a 2-hour speed boat ride to Isabela Island
  • Enjoy a short exploration of Puerto Villamil

Iguana CrossingBreakfast & dinner

Day 4 Isabela Island

  • Visit Concha de Perla
  • Swim and snorkel with tropical fish
  • Walk to Flamingos Lagoon

Iguana CrossingBreakfast

Day 5 Isabela Island & Santa Cruz Island

  • Explore a small group of islands called Las Tintoreras
  • Take a walk through a lava field that is home to a colony of marine iguanas
  • Board a speedboat and return to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island

Hotel SolymarBreakfast & dinner

Day 6 Santa Cruz Island & Tortuga Bay

  • Set out on a tour of beautiful Tortuga Bay
  • See exotic native species on a walk through a cactus forest
  • Continue to a sandy beach to observe marine creatures in the shallow water
  • After a chance to swim, take a short hike to an iguana nesting site
  • Walk through a prickly pear forest
  • Kayak in Punta Estrada to visit the home of the blue-footed boobies
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant

Hotel SolymarBreakfast & dinner

Day 7 Santa Cruz Island & Quito

  • Transfer to the Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito.
  • Transfer to your hotel.

Wyndham Quito AirportBreakfast

Day 8 Depart Quito/Arrive USA

  • Transfer to the airport in the morning for your return flight to the USA.
  • Or, take advantage of your already included airfare and extend your stay in Quito!

Breakfast

Quito Optional Extension

Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare to extend your stay in Quito! Passengers taking the post-tour extension will arrive in the U.S. 2 days later than the dates listed.

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Day 7 Arrive Quito

  • Upon arrival in Quito this evening, transfer to your hotel for check-in

Swissotel QuitoBreakfast

Day 8 Quito

  • City tour of Quito
  • Visit the Equatorial Monument, the "Middle of the World"
  • Ride on the gondola up to approximately 13,285 feet for a breathtaking experience

Swissotel QuitoBreakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 9 Quito & Otavalo

  • Explore the Otavalo Market
  • Visit the Peguche Waterfall

Wyndham Quito AirportBreakfast & lunch

Day 10 Depart Quito/Arrive USA

  • Transfer to the airport for your early morning flight home

Breakfast

Hotels

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