8 Day Luxury Galapagos Escape

8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
8 DAY LUXURY GALAPAGOS ESCAPE

8 Day Luxury Galapagos Escape

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Package Type

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Luxury

Activity Level

Activity Level

Moderate

Wildlife expectation

Physical Difficulty

Wildlife expectation

Cultural rating

Wildlife expectation

Wildlife expectation

Specialist

Travel specialist

Claire
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Discover the extra-ordinary magic of Ecuador and its famous Galapagos islands, offering endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate contact with the wildlife. The tour is also sustainable, offering many benefits to local communities. Be part of an educational and inspirational on this luxury journey of a lifetime in one of the most protected marine wilderness’ in the world!

Special features of our 8 day Luxury Galapagos Escape Tour: 

Type of Tourism:  Nature, Biodiversity, Luxury, Adventure

Places to Visit:  Galapagos, Quito

Duration:  8 Days and 7 Nights. 

Type of Service: group tours. 

Accommodation:  4 star hotels at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE

Today we arrive to explore the most amazing archipelago on the Pacific coast and the place where Charles Darwin based his theory of the evolution of species. We will fly to the Island of San Cristobal.  In the afternoon, we will visit "La Loberia", which is the home of the Galapagos sea lions. We can see them while we are snorkelling, and these curious creatures will come up close and personal as you are swimming. You can also see them basking on the rocks or just napping on the ...

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    After breakfast we will take a boat to Kicker Rock, just off the coast of San Cristóbal. Kicker Rock is a lava cone eroded by the waves, with 2 vertical rocks rising high above the ocean. This natural monument has become a highlight of the Galapagos due to the many tropical birds, frigate birds and boobies that fill the sky.  Under the ocean, the crystal clear waters offer the spectacle of brightly colourful fish, such as rainbow fish and sharks, like the hammerhead and wh...

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      Today we will take a trip to the largest island of the Galapagos and the most volcanically active! The island was formed by six volcanos, Alcedo, Cerra Azul, Darwin, Ecuador, Sierra Negra and Wolf; five of these are still active, making the island one of the most volcanically active places on the planet. In the afternoon, we will head out on bicycles along the stunning coast, riding through an incredible ecosystem, home to many bird and animal species such as flamingos, giant tortoise...

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        After breakfast, we will head out on a hike to the Sierra Negra. From the trailhead, we will hike through a young forest ecosystem to the Sierra Negra Crater rim, an active volcano that last erupted in June 2005. From the crater, we can appreciate spectacular views and explore the massive, 10 km wide, lava-filled crater. We will continue our hike to the Volcan Chico, a secondary crater that has a wild landscape of smoky fumaroles and colourful lava formations. You will have a free afternoon to explore the island some more!

          Today we will explore the amazing lava formations along the shore, left by the island's last volcanic eruption. National Geographic and the BBC have filmed several documentaries on this impressive island. This labyrinth of lava arches and crystal clear water is replete with sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, sharks and other sea creatures. The turtles navigate their way from the mangroves to the open sea through "Los Tuneles". This is where we will have the best snorkelling on the is...

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            Today we will take the boat to the Santa Cruz Island, the home of the Charles Darwin Research Station. We can learn all about the endemic species found on the islands, as well as the ongoing conservation work on the Galapagos Islands. In the afternoon, we will head to the 'El Chato' reserve in Santa Cruz's highlands, home to the famous Galapagos tortoises. Hiking through El Chato's picturesque landscape with these giant creatures is an unforgettable experience! We will also see other ...

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              North Seymour Island is regarded as a true highlight of any Galapagos travel itinerary. This rocky island is home to one of the most impressive colonies of different species of animals in the archipelago. We can see the great frigate birds that spend hours handing nesting materials to each other during courtship. We also find blue-footed boobies who don’t actually nest but lay their eggs surrounded by a simple ring of white guano. 

              The shoreline, with its wide expan...

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                Today we will collect you from the hotel in time for your flight to the mainland, where this amazing 8 day luxury tour of the Galapagos ends.


                  WHAT'S INCLUDED

                  • Transportation: Airport transfers, Interisland flight from San Cristobal to Isabela & to Baltra Island, sea transportation, comfortable land transportation.
                  • Accommodation based on double occupancy:  Luxury hotels in San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz islands.
                  • Meals: Included: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 1 dinner.
                  • Activities: Snorkelling in Isla Lobos, La Loberia and the Lava Tunnels, Biking to the Wall of Tears, trekking to the top of Sierra Negra active volcano, snorkelling and kayaking in Tintoreras, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, hiking in Santa Cruz highlands.
                  • Gear: Snorkelling mask and fins, life vest.
                  • Trip Leader: Certified expert English-speaking adventure leader and naturalist local guides in Galapagos National Park

                  WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

                  • Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip - estimated budget USD $535.
                  • My Own Room supplement
                  • Airfare international flights.
                  • Travel insurance (mandatory).
                  • Meals not described in the itinerary - estimated budget USD $180.
                  • INGALA transit card: USD $20 per person, cash only (subject to change).
                  • Galapagos National Park fee: USD $100 per person, cash only (subject to change).
                  • USD $10 pier-use fee at Puerto Villamil.
                  • Tips for guides and drivers - estimated budget USD $120.

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