10 days tour

Galápagos – West And Central 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 Champion Islet, Punta Moreno, Punta Espinoza, Punta Vicente Roca, Puerto Egas, Bachas Beach and North Seymour. Possibility to snorkel or kayak at Tagus Cove and Buccaneer Cove. 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 – West And Central 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: Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Land at Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island. Guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, and learn about the natural history. Snorkelling excursion at Champion Islet. In the afternoon visit Post Office Bay and a pirate cave in the highlands for great views of the island.In the morning, you will head to Punta Cormorant. Here you will enjoy a hike to a salt-water lagoon which is home to flamingos. Afterwards, you will snorkel Champion Islet, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, located just offshore from Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago, considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for snorkeling. After lunch, you will visit the famous Post Office Bay. You will land on the beach and head to a spot where 18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel for use as an unofficial mailbox. The custom continues to this day with Galapagos visitors. So do not forget your postcards, and do not be surprised if the postcard arrives to its destination before you even get home! In the afternoon, you will visit The Asilo de la Paz. This is a hill 450m high that is behind Straw Hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of a historic type: one is the cave of pirates and the other is the freshwater spring. The two sites are located at the base of the hill. Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Reina Silvia Voyager Included Activities: - Punta Cormorant Visit - Snorkelling (Champion Islet) - Post Office Bay Visit - Asilo de Paz - Pirate's Cave 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

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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