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Essential Galapagos
9 Days | You’ll never never know unless you Galapa-go.
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Start
Quito, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador
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Trip Code
GGYV
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 15
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts
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Transport
Plane, Speed boat, Private Vehicle, Public bus
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Accommodation
Hostel (2 nights), Hotel (6 nights)
From £1,169(9 days)
Trip Informations
The Galapagos Islands have a bit of a reputation – think the wildest wildlife, colourful underwater worlds and some of the most remote beaches and rock forms on earth. Spend nine days discovering this explorer’s dream, staying at the bustling centres of Isla San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz, and top and tailing your island escapade in Ecuador’s capital, Quito. Volcanoes, marine iguanas, playful sea lions and the giant tortoise all await on this animal-focused island getaway – what’s not to love about the Galapagos?
Why you’ll love this trip
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Check out the highland haven of Quito – Ecuador’s vibrant mountainous capital. If you’ve got time, why not extend your stay here and discover the historic Old Town and Volcan Pichincha lookout.
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The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most unique wildlife on earth – many you may not have heard of before! Spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, frigate birds and so much more on your island escape.
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Consider a range of optional activities to enhance your wicked wildlife stops with your small group. Snorkelling at Kicker Rock? Swimming alongside sea lions near Isla Lobos? It’s up to you!
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Take land-side visits to San Cristobal’s Interpretation Center and Isabela’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Center to discover more about the islands’ history and conservation efforts to preserve this far-flung paradise.
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By staying on the islands, you’ll get the best of both worlds – discovering the forests, beaches and marine hotspots by day, and chilling out in town by night.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the ‘Health’ section of the Essential Trip information (ETI) for more important details on this.
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This trip travels from island to island on speedboats. If you have trouble with motion sickness, we recommend you visit your doctor before the trip to get some motion sickness medication.
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Wildlife is a big focus on this trip. You'll be taking part in activities such as bird watching, swimming and making visits to museums. It's a great trip for those who love nature and animals.
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This trip includes a 17 km hike (approximately 6-7 hours) on rocky terrain. We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes that offer good support.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Quito
- DAY 2Isla San Cristobal
- DAY 3Isla San Cristobal
- DAY 4Isla Santa Cruz
- DAY 5Isla Isabela
- DAY 6Isla Isabela
- DAY 7Isla Santa Cruz
- DAY 8Quito
- DAY 9Quito
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts
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Plane, Speed boat, Private Vehicle, Public bus
bed Accommodation
Hostel (2 nights), Hotel (6 nights)
festival Activities
circleIsla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
circleIsla San Cristobal - Snorkelling in Tijeretas Hill
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre (45 Minutes)
circleSanta Cruz - Los Kioskos Food market by Night
circleIsla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
circleIsla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
circleLas Grietas - Swimming Hole & Canyon
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circleCotopaxi - National Park Hiking Tour - USD95
circleQuito - La Ronda Walk - Free
circleAntisana Trek Full day from Quito - USD120
circleQuito City Tour - USD42
circleQuito - Otavalo Indian Market (Full day) - USD70
circleQuito - Papallacta Hot Springs (Full day) - USD70
circleQuito City Tour by Night (Optional) - USD35
circleQuito - Leader led city tour + the Equator line - USD75
circleSaquisili Indian Market & Cotopaxi National Park Full Day from Quito - USD95
circleQuito - Bellavista Cloud forest (Full day) - USD110
circleQuito - Urban Adventures: Legends and Culture Tour - USD50
circleIsla Lobos. - USD80
circleSnorkelling gear rental - USD5
circleKicker Rock excursion - USD120
circleFrigate Bird Hill - Free
circleMann Beach - Free
circleIsla Tintoreras - USD47
circleKayak rental - USD50
circleWet Suit rental - USD10
circleTunneles Snorkelling - USD120
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Important notes
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1. Parts of your trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude - regardless of your age, gender and fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary!
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Please read the following document carefully and, during your trip, utilise the table on the back daily to record your own perspective of your general health and any symptoms you may experience:
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2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
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3. A Galapagos Transit Card fee of US$20 is payable on departure from Quito Airport (or whichever airport in Ecuador you are flying to the Galapagos from). The Galapagos park fee (US$100) and Isabela Port fee (US$10) are payable upon arrival to the islands (cash only). These amounts are in addition to your trip payment.
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When booking, please ensure that your details are correct and they match your passport.
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Your passport must match the booking details provided to us; otherwise it could cause issues with your transit card and internal flights resulting in purchasing a new card and flights at your own expense.
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4. Single supplements are not available on this trip due to hotel capacity restrictions.
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