7-Day The Best of Galapagos Adventure

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quito, Ecuador

7 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, draw nature-and-wildlife-loving travelers with an archipelago of islands that are home to distinct species and populations of animals (including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and much more) that are uniquely unafraid of humans. This famously pricey destination can be explored more economically on this land-based tour on Isabela Island and Santa Cruz Island. Highlights of this tour from Quito include swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking with marine animals, hiking and bird watching, boat explorations, a visit to the Charles Darwin Center, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

Explore a top destination on a budget
See wildlife up close in their natural environment
Eliminate language barriers with an English-speaking guide
Hassle-free with accommodation and activities included

What's Included

Airport shuttles (Domestic flights)
Accommodation based in double occupancy
Activities
Gear: snorkeling mask and fins, life vest
Certified expert English-speaking Adventure Naturalist local guides
Breakfast (6)

Breakfast
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip
Single Supplement
International flights
Airport transfer (international flights)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Meals not described in the itinerary
INGALA transit card Fee
Galapagos National Park Fee
USD$10 pier-use fee at Puerto Villamil
Wetsuit for rent: USD $10
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Sheraton Quito Hotel
Av. República de El Salvador, Quito 170135, Ecuador
You will be picked up by your AJ Guide at Swissotel's Lobby

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Day - Quito

1 Stop

Quito (Pass By)

Accommodation: Sheraton Quito or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Galapagos - Isabela Island

1 Stop

Isabela Island

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Isamar Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Galapagos - Isabela Island/ Snorkel at Lava Tunnels

1 Stop

Los Tuneles

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Isamar Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

Galapagos - Isabela Island/ Hike Sierra Negra - Kayak & Snorkel in Tintoreras

2 Stops

Sierra Negra

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Las Tintoreras

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Isamar Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Galapagos - Santa Cruz Island/ Chales Darwin Station - Highlands

2 Stops

Charles Darwin Research Station

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Reserva El Chato

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: La isla Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Flight back to Quito

1 Stop

Quito Airport Shuttle (Pass By)

Accommodation: Sheraton Quito or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Quito - Departure

1 Stop

Quito Airport Shuttle (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
Flight time: 2h 45 min each way from Quito to Galapagos. Regular size aircraft. About 140 passengers
Speed Boat time: 2 hours each way from Isabela to Santa Cruz
45 minutes each way - Lava Tunnels
15 minutes each way - Tintoreras
Driving time: 45 minutes Airport transfers in Quito
Infant seats available
45 minutes Airport transfers in Galapagos
45 minutes each way in Sierra Negra
Snorkeling time: Tintoreras: 1 hour.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Lava Tunnels: 2 times of 1 hour each.
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Hiking Time: Sierra Negra: 30 minutes easy uphill; 1 and a half hours on flat terrain; 30 minutes downhill; 2 hours same way back
Temperature: December to May: 80ºF to 90ºF / 25ºC to 30ºC. June to September: 60ºF to 70ºF / 15ºC to 20ºC. October to December: 70ºF to 80ºF/ 15ºC to 25ºC
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The water Temperature of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture of warm and cold water, ranging between 65ºF and 85ºF
Altitude in Galapagos: From sea level to 600m (1900ft)
Level of Activity: Moderate to Challenging the hiking in Sierra Negra is moderate but long and muddy during the wet season (from July to November); snorkeling is easy.
Food: Travelling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some flexibility about where what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group, however, there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure.
Hotels: All prices are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.
Guides: All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips. In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service. In the Galapagos Islands, minimum 4 participants for the AJ trip leader service are required.
Clients receive a conservationist interpretation of the ecology of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands with the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both Local People cultural identity and their environment. Your visit will encourage them to support responsible ecotourism. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.