9 days tour

Galapagos Discovery

$ 2,172 .00 USD

Total price per person

Reserve with $2,172.00

Galapagos Discovery

This tour includes:

Transport

Plane , Speed boat , Private Vehicle , Public bus

Meals

5 breakfasts

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT NOT AVAILABLE: Due to hotel availability a single supplement is not available on this trip. Hotel (8 nights)

Others

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) Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour) Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours) Santa Cruz Marine Reserves - Half Day Boat Tour

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. On Day 1, you will meet your Quito Leader at the welcome meeting. The following morning, they will assist you with your transfer to the airport and unescorted flight to the Galapagos. Upon arrival in the Galapagos, you will be met by your Galapagos Leader. All of our Galapagos Leaders are registered and trained in conservation and natural sciences by the Charles Darwin Foundation and licensed by the Galapagos National Park Service. Your Galapagos Leader will be with you throughout your time on the islands, accompanying you on all included excursions. On your last day in the Galapagos, your Leader will take you to the airport for your unescorted flight back to Quito. Upon arrival at Quito airport, a local Quito Leader will be waiting to accompany you back to your hotel, where you will spend your final night of the tour.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included

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).

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Galapagos Discovery

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

      Day 1: Quito

      Bienvenidos! Welcome to Quito, Ecuador. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive with some time to spare before the meeting, consider exploring the city on an Urban Adventure like the Quito Market Discovery.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Isla San Cristobal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Isla San Cristobal

      Transfer to the airport and board your flight around midday (an Intrepid representative will provide detailed flight times on the evening of Day 1 during the welcome meeting). Arrive in Isla San Cristobal and meet your leader at the arrivals lounge. Meet the travellers who began their journey in the Galapagos Islands and get straight into it with a visit to the Interpretation Centre to learn about the human and natural history of the archipelago. Afterwards, go for your first snorkel at Tijeretas, a small cove where you can swim with sea turtles, rays, and sea lions!

  • Day 3 Day 3: Isla San Cristobal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Isla San Cristobal

      Enjoy a free day on Isla San Cristobal. You may also like to take an optional boat ride to Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos โ€“ one of the most recommended activities. Youโ€™ll be able to observe the famous Galapagos marine life along the way as well as the opportunity to go snorkelling with sea turtles, eagle rays and the harmless Galapagos shark, just to name a few.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz

      Early in the morning, take a 2.5-hour public speed boat ride to Isla Santa Cruz. On arrival, have breakfast and settle into the hotel before a mid-morning visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The stationโ€™s visitor centre and museums contain information about the islands and the conservation efforts being made to preserve the unique ecosystem here. Itโ€™s also a great place to have close encounters with giant tortoises. In the afternoon, head to the higher part of the islands to observe these giants roaming in their natural habitat.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Isla Isabela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Isla Isabela

      Today youโ€™ll travel to Isla Isabela where youโ€™ll check-in to the hotel and enjoy breakfast. The island is the largest in the Galapagos and one of the most volcanically active places on earth. You have a free day here to explore at your own pace. A worthwhile optional activity today is an excursion to Las Tintoreras, where white-tipped sharks rest during the day and marine iguanas nest.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Isla Isabela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Isla Isabela

      Start the day with a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre for a close encounter with these placid giants. Here you can see tortoises in different stages of development as well learn about the preservation program of this unique species. Take a bus to the highest part of Isabela Island where Sierra Negra Volcano is located. Weather permitting, go for a hike up to the crater to enjoy spectacular views and the possibility of sighting the rare vermillion flycatcher. The challenging 17-kilometre hike takes between 5โ€”6 hours, but at the top youโ€™ll be able to enjoy spectacular views. After the hike, make your way back to town in the late afternoon for some free time to curl up with a book or venture down to the water for a relaxing swim before dinner.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Isla Santa Cruz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Isla Santa Cruz

      Travel back to Santa Cruz in the morning and enjoy some free time. Consider taking part in some of the optional activities available, such as an excursion to Tortuga Bay, an immaculate natural paradise where you can go kayaking, observe marine iguanas and birds or swim with harmless sharks in an alcove. After lunch (own expense), jump on a boat to La Loberia where you can swim in the waters that the areaโ€™s sea lions call home. Then, itโ€™s off to Punta Estrada to observe birds like blue-footed boobies and pelicans. Finally, visit Playa de Los Dogs to see a large number of iguanas, the only sea-going lizard in the world that lives in these volcanic landscapes.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Quito

      Say goodbye to these enchanting islands and your Galapagos leader. The flight back to Quito leaves at midday and stops in Guayaquil en-route to Quito. You should arrive in Quito in the early evening (4-5pm). A representative from Intrepid will take you from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy a free evening in Quito.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Quito

      There are no activities planned for the final day. If you want to spend more time in Quito, speak to an Intrepid booking agent to secure extra accommodation (subject to availability). You can get to know the city on an Urban Adventure. See urbanadventures.com for details.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™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

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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