10 days tour

Galápagos – Central And East Islands Aboard The Reina Silvia

This tour includes:

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Others

Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager (7 nts). All meals aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager. Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide. Snorkelling at Gardner Bay, Sullivan Bay and Bartolomé. Possibility to snorkel or kayak at Santa Fé, Darwin Bay, Rábida and Chinese Hat. Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock. Incredible wildlife encounters throughout. Highlands and wild tortoise excursion (Santa Cruz Island). Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). All landings and excursions. Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Flights

All local flights to and from the Galapagos are included in the cost of your tour. *** International flights are not included.

Transport

Motorized catamaran (Reina Silvia Voyager), plane, private vehicle, zodiac.

Accommodation

Deluxe Hotel Rooms in Quito (2 nts), aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager in twin-share, double or single cabins (7 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Others

Quito - Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person) - Teleférico (9USD per person) Cotopaxi - Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (50-100USD per person)

Optional

Cotopaxi - Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Quito - Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person) - Teleférico (8USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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Itinerary of your trip Galápagos – Central And East Islands Aboard The Reina Silvia

  • Day 1 Day 1: Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Quito

      Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. A G Adventures representative will greet you at the hotel and brief the group on the various aspects of the tour. Accommodation: - Hotel Hilton Colon (or similar). Transport: - Airport Transfer Included Activities: - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative Optional Extras to chose from: - Quito City Tour and Equator

  • Day 2 Day 2: Quito / Puerto Ayora (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Quito / Puerto Ayora (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, meet the Naturalist Guide and cross to Santa Cruz islands to visit the highlands and the Charles Darwin Research Station before boarding the boat in the late afternoon from Puerto Ayora.After arrival in Baltra, visit of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a special opportunity to view the islands’ most famous reptile: the giant tortoises in their wild habitat. What a privilege to see an endangered species roving in this lush environment! The vegetation of the area includes the Scalesia Forest (an endemic giant daisy tree) and birds such as the vermilion flycatcher will delight everyone with its scarlet feathers against an emerald green forest. Look for Darwin’s finches, particularly the famous Woodpecker Finch. We will then visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station to learn first hand of the conservation and research efforts in the islands. There, you’ll see several subspecies of adult tortoises, lots of hatchlings, and learn of the repatriation programs that are saving several subspecies of tortoises and iguanas from extinction. Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Plane: Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Seymour Airport 02:00 Hr(s) - Reina Silvia Voyager Included Activities: - Visit To The Highlands of Santa Cruz - Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit

  • Day 3 Day 3: Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and the bird colonies of Punta Suárez. Take guided walks to observe wildlife and have free time for swimming or snorkelling.Spend part of the day visiting spectacular Gardner Bay. Walk across a lovely white sand beach amongst a busy sea lion colony and nesting sea turtles (seasonal). Later, take some time exploring the Punta Suárez visitor site, on the north-western corner of the island. Here, birds are everywhere—underfoot, on the trail, overhead, diving into the sea, taking off from cliffs, sitting quietly, and if the timing is right, engaging in ritual mating dances or hatching eggs. As the panga driver guides us in through the surf to the landing, sea lions are often seen “hanging 10” on the waves. A great tangle of marine iguanas, stretched out in the sun on the beach, are usually present when we arrive. Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Reina Silvia Voyager Included Activities: - Gardner Bay Visit - Snorkelling (Gardner Bay) - Punta Suárez Visit

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Tour leaving from Quito

Capital of Ecuador, declared World Heritage by the Unesco. One of its main features is the baroque architecture of the site. It has beautiful natural landscapes where the snowy volcanoes abound, one of the most famous is Cuicocha.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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