9 days tour

Galápagos Island Hopping

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

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Guesthouse, Floreana Island. Charles Darwin Research Centre visit (Santa Cruz Island). Visit to Las Grietas. Snorkelling at Loberia (Floreana Island). Flamingo Lagoon visit (Isabela Island). Sierra Negra volcano hike. Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit. Tortuga Bay hike (Santa Cruz Island). Isabela Municipal Tax. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Plane, speed boat, van, pickup truck, local bus, panga

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouse (2 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures' Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

Not included:

Others

Cotopaxi - Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (50-100USD per person) Quito - Teleférico (9USD per person) - Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person) Isabela Island - Swimming - Islote Tintoreras Snorkelling (45-50USD per person) - Wall of Tears Bike Visit (20USD per person) - Los Tuneles Snorkelling (140-150USD per person) Isabela Island - Concha de Perla snorkelling (5USD per person) Puerto Ayora - Surfing Lesson (120USD per person) Santa Cruz Island - Tortuga Bay Kayaking (15USD per person)

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Quito City Tour and Equator - From $50.00 Enjoy a city tour of Quito. Visit the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops at the Basilica del Voto Nacional, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Square, Plaza Grande and the Panecillo, a towering statue of the virgin of Quito who looks out over a stunning view of the city. Drive 25km (16 mi) north of Quito to the Middle of the World, latitude 0º. Stand with one foot in each hemisphere. My Own Room - From $649.00 If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

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 Island Hopping

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

      Day 1: Quito

      Arrive at any time.There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Accommodation: - Hotel Mercure (or similar). Included Activities: - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative Optional Extras to chose from: - Quito City Tour and Equator Additional Notes: Booking pre- or post-trip accommodation is highly recommended to fully experience the city and take advantage of the many optional activities available. Opt to pre-book the "Quito City Tour & Equator Line" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

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

      Day 2: Quito/Puerto Ayora (1B)

      Transfer to the Quito airport and catch a flight to the Galápagos. Arrive at Baltra and travel to the hotel in Santa Cruz. Later, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for an introduction to some of the unique wildlife and history of the area before an evening welcome meeting to meet up with any travellers joining the group. Accommodation: - Hotel Coloma (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Plane: Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Baltra Island 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit Optional Extras to chose from: - Quito City Tour and Equator Additional Notes: The flight from Quito to Baltra is unaccompanied. You will have G Adventures representatives assisting on both sides to ensure everything goes smoothly.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island (1B, 1D)

      In the morning, walk to "Las Grietas" located across Academy Bay, walk through a rugged cactus forest on the way to this stunning lagoon. In the afternoon, hop on a speedboat to nearby Floreana Island. Stay in the G Adventures-supported community guesthouses and eat meals in the community restaurants and help to support community tourism on the island. Accommodation: - G-Supported Floreana Community Guesthouse (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Speedboat: Puerto Ayora to Floreana Island 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Swimming at Las Grietas - Floreana Community Restaurants - Floreana Community Guesthouse Additional Notes: Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.

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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

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: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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