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Essential Galapagos

Essential Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands have a bit of a reputation – think the wildest wildlife, colourful underwater worlds and some of the most remote beaches and rock forms on earth. Spend nine days discovering this explorer’s dream, staying at the bustling centres of Isla San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz, and top and tailing your island escapade in Ecuador’s capital, Quito. Volcanoes, marine iguanas, playful sea lions and the giant tortoise all await on this animal-focused island getaway – what’s not to love about the Galapagos?

Activities

  • Isla San Cristobal – Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
  • Isla San Cristobal – Snorkelling in Tijeretas Hill
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Centre (45 Minutes)
  • Santa Cruz – Los Kioskos Food market by Night
  • Isla Isabela – Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
  • Isla Isabela – Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay walk
  • Las Grietas – Swimming Hole & Canyon

Highlights

  • Check out the highland haven of Quito – Ecuador’s vibrant mountainous capital. If you’ve got time, why not extend your stay here and discover the historic Old Town and Volcan Pichincha lookout.
  • The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most unique wildlife on earth – many you may not have heard of before! Spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, frigate birds and so much more on your island escape.
  • Consider a range of optional activities to enhance your wicked wildlife stops with your small group. Snorkelling at Kicker Rock? Swimming alongside sea lions near Isla Lobos? It’s up to you!
  • Take land-side visits to San Cristobal’s Interpretation Center and Isabela’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Center to discover more about the islands’ history and conservation efforts to preserve this far-flung paradise.
  • By staying on the islands, you’ll get the best of both worlds – discovering the forests, beaches and marine hotspots by day, and chilling out in town by night.

07/02/2023 through 12/19/2024
07/02/2023 through 12/30/2024

Day 1 Quito
Day 2 Isla San Cristobal
Day 3 Isla San Cristobal
Day 4 Isla Santa Cruz
Day 5 Isla Isabela
Day 6 Isla Isabela
Day 7 Isla Santa Cruz
Day 8 Quito
Day 9 Quito

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