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One Week in the Galapagos Islands

7 days/6 nights

Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Guide Price €1,150 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

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. Discover this explorer’s dream, staying at the bustling centres of Isla San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz. 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?

Highlights:
  • Consider a range of optional activities to enhance your wicked wildlife stops
  • Spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, frigate birds and so much more
  • Take land-side visits to San Cristobal’s Interpretation Center and Isabela’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
  • Collect solid gold bragging rights after climbing Isla Isabela's volcano
  • Stay on the islands to discover natural wonders by day, and chill out in town by night
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Itinerary

Day 1  San Cristobal          
Welcome to San Cristobal! Today you'll be joining with other travellers arriving from Quito. Once arrived, take an included visit to the San Cristobal Interpretation Centre and learn about the natural history of, and human impact on, the Galapagos. Afterwards, you’ll have time to explore on your own. Perhaps take a hike up to Frigate bird Hill or head to Mann Beach to spot some sea lions lazing on the shore. If you hit the water for a spot of snorkelling, be sure to keep an eye out for sea turtles, an array of colourful fish and even the odd sea lion coming up to swim with you!          

Day 2  San Cristobal          
Today is free for you to explore the wildlife-rich and naturally beautiful Isla San Cristobal.  You might like to take an optional boat ride to Kicker Rock – an incredible rock island that is home to some of the most interesting snorkelling in the islands. Otherwise, you could book a visit to Isla Lobos, which is known for its populations of blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and sea lions.    

Day 3  San Cristobal to Santa Cruz      
Early in the morning, take a public speedboat ride to Isla Santa Cruz. Continue onwards to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The visitor centre and museum exhibits house a whole range of information about the islands and is also an ideal place to meet the Galapagos tortoise. Later in the afternoon, continue your search for tortoises when you and your group head to the higher part of the island to observe these ancient giants roaming in their natural habitat.      

Day 4  Santa Cruz to Isabela
Rise and shine again early this morning to travel to Isla Isabela. Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos and one of the most volcanically active places on earth. A worthwhile optional activity today is an excursion to Las Tintoreras – home to the rare Galapagos penguin as well as other unique Galapagos wildlife. The excursion will then take you to ‘shark alley’, where white-tipped sharks rest during the day. This is also a popular nesting site for the endemic marine iguanas.    

Day 5  Isabela
Start the day with a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre for a close encounter with these placid giants. Afterwards, take a bus to the highest part of Isabela 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. After the hike, make your way back to town in the late afternoon for some free time to relax up with a book or venture down to the water for a swim before dinner.        

Day 6  Isabela to Santa Cruz    
Travel back to Isla Santa Cruz in the morning, where you’ll enjoy breakfast on arrival. 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 a cove. You may also like to rent some snorkelling gear while you're here and discover a whole other world underwater.

Day 7  Santa Cruz to Quito    
This morning your Galapagos adventure comes to an end. Say goodbye to your fellow travellers who may be continuing on to Quito to finish their trip.

Departs: Selected departures, Jan - Dec

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €1,150 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • 2 nights hostels & 4 nights hotels
  • Journey by speed boat, private vehicle & public bus
  • 6 breakfasts
Not Included
  • International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/04/2023 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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