14 days tour

Galapagos: In Darwin'S Footsteps

This tour includes:

Guide

The trip is led by a local English-speaking leader. We also use registered Galapagos guides when visiting each island.

Meals

All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 1 dinner are included whilst on this trip. Some days packed lunches of sandwiches, fruits and juice will be provided whilst at other times, meals will be taken at restaurants. For the included meals at restaurants, they will usually be a set menu with a choice of two or three different options. The choice of meals in some areas of the Galapagos can be limited but special dietary requirements can usually be catered for if we are advised at the time of booking. When flying to and from the Galapagos, snacks are usually included on the flights.

Others

Listed activities

Transport

For this trip, we use private buses, minibuses and cars for airport transfers and short drives within the Galapagos islands, and small motorboats for the navigation between the islands. Exodus offers FREE airport arrival transfers for any flight for this trip, for both Land Only and Flight Inclusive clients, so no matter which flight you choose to arrive on you will be met and transferred to your hotel. We do not offer free departure transfers on this trip because the tour ends at Guayaquil airport. All those taking advantage of the free airport arrival transfers must provide full flight details in advance; unless specified otherwise, the transfer will be to the Exodus start (or pre-tour) hotel; transfers to other hotels in the same city may attract an extra charge; transfers may be shared with other Exodus customers on the same flight, or on a flight with similar arrival times.

Accommodation

13 nights hotels and guesthouses. The hotels and guesthouses on the Galapagos Islands are generally small, family-run establishments with limited facilities, yet all have rooms with en suite bathrooms and hot water.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Compulsory Galapagos taxes USD120 (approx. GBP95) paid locally.

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Galapagos: In Darwin'S Footsteps

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

      Day 1: Start Quito.

      The group flight usually arrives into Quito this evening. Land Only clients should aim to arrive at the hotel this afternoon/evening. Free transfers are available for all clients. Accommodation: Hotel Vieja Cuba (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Quito City Tour. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Quito City Tour. (Breakfast)

      This morning you'll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travellers as we have a welcome briefing and take a guided tour of the main sights in Quito. Quito is the second highest capital in the world, standing at 2850m on the western cordillera of the Andes. It is one of the smaller and more attractive of the colonial capitals of South America. Due to the altitude you are advised to take it easy at first. Accommodation: Hotel Vieja Cuba (or similar)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Fly To San Cristobal; Visit The Galapagos Interpretation Centre. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Fly To San Cristobal; Visit The Galapagos Interpretation Centre. (Breakfast)

      Transfer to Quito airport and fly to San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands. On arrival we settle into our hotel and have the opportunity to get a light lunch in the small town before spending some time at the Galapagos Interpretation Centre. This afternoon we walk to the cliffs at Las Tijeteras to see colonies of frigatebirds and there will be time for swimming and snorkelling close to a Sea lion colony. Todayโ€™s walking distance is approx. 5km Accommodation: Hotel Paraiso Insular (or similar)

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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 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

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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