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The Galapagos islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting, unlike any other in the world. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such intimate contact with the wildlife. The Galapagos is unique in the world due to its phenomenal biodiversity and abundant wildlife in a setting, unlike any other in the world. Due to its isolation, the islands are a natural sanctuary that has preserved animal species for thousands of years, allowing them to specially adapt to their surroundings. The tour also provides many benefits to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible. Be part of an educational and inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the most fiercely protected marine wilderness’ in the world!
Special features of our 7 day Essential Ecuador Tour:
Type of Tourism: Nature, Biodiversity, Classic, culture Adventure
Places to Visit: Quito, Galapagos
Duration: 7 Days and 6 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 is arrival day to Quito, the capital of Ecuador. This well preserved colonial city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano. You can spend your day exploring the old town of Quito and the surrounding area if you arrive early. In the evening, the guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby for a welcome briefing at 6 pm. We will discuss the details and questions you may have abou...
View all photosToday, we will head to the Quito airport for the flight to the island of Baltra in the Galapagos. On arrival, we will continue to Santa Cruz, crossing the narrow Itabaca Channel by ferry. From here, we will continue by car to our first stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz. The highlands are home to the iconic giant Galapagos tortoises. Here we will visit a private ranch for lunch before we go on a turtle spotting hike. We can witness some lava tubes, which are formed when the surface o...
View all photosAfter breakfast, we will visit the Academy Bay. Optional snorkel equipment will be provided free of charge to anyone who wishes to use it. We will take a boat to the Bay where you can swim and snorkel with all kinds of exotic fish and marine life, as well as the famous sea lions; they are inquisitive animals and like to approach you or swim next to you underwater. We will also see the rare blue-footed boobies. From here, we will head to a lookout point to see white-tipped reef sharks ...
View all photosIn the morning, we will visit 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, you will travel by speedboat to The San Cristobal Island. We can observe dolphins and whales during our island crossing if we are lucky and weather permitting! We will spend the night on this pristine island.
View all photosAfter breakfast, we will head to the dock, where you will take a short boat ride to the nearby Isla Lobos. During this boat trip, we will be able to observe many marine animals before we even reach the island. The island is the home to frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, manta rays, sea lions and sometimes sharks who live on land or in the surrounding ocean. The white coral beaches of San Cristobal are spectacular to walk around. We can relax or swim here before heading back to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
View all photosToday we will leave these amazing Islands to head back to the capital. There will be a final opportunity to take some photos of the sea lions before we fly back to the mainland. We will arrive at the hotel before heading out for our final evening in Quito!
Today we will leave this amazing country and its unique islands to head to the international aiport for your onward flight!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transportation: Speed boat Santa Cruz – San Cristobal, comfortable land transportation.
- Accommodation based in double occupancy: 5* hotel in Quito, 3+ star hotels in Galapagos.
- Meals: 6 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- Activities: Hiking in Santa Cruz highlands, Snorkeling, Isla Lobos, Academy Bay day tour.
- Gear: Snorkeling 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
- My Own Room supplement: USD $490.
- Airfare International flights.
- Airport transfer (international flights).
- Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip - estimated budget USD $535.
- 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).
- Wetsuit for rent: USD $10.
- Tips for guides and drivers - estimated budget USD $120
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