Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps
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4.9
Based on 11 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Safari
- Wildlife
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-12450
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- Operated in English
- Starts Quito, Ecuador
- Ends Guayaquil, Ecuador +15
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Trek to the crater rim of the Sierra Negra volcano
- Enjoy plenty of island walks to discover the Galapagos landscape
- Experience incredible wildlife-viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
- Snorkel with iridescent fish, playful sea lions and turtles
- Island hop by motorboat but sleep in hotels and lodges
Start in Quito and end in Guayaquil, the "Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps" tour is a guided wildlife trip that takes 14 days. You will travel through Cerro Brujo, Floreana Island, Baltra Island and 14 other destinations in Ecuador. "Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
Extended trekking on Isabela Island in the remote Galapagos archipelago is a rare privilege and we are one of only a few operators allowed here. As part of this trip, we enjoy two days of trekking on the Sierra Negra volcano, going to the 7mi (11km) wide crater rim, a hike blessed with striking views of the lava-strewn landscape and smouldering fumaroles. As well as having five major volcanoes, Isabela is also one of the last remaining habitats of the Galapagos giant tortoise. Elsewhere in the Galapagos, we undertake shorter walks to appreciate the geological features of these enchanting islands and discover their endemic wildlife.
Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador:“This unique trip combines volcano treks, fascinating geology and encounters with near-tame wildlife. The Galapagos archipelago has been on my bucket list for years. Where else in the world can you see smouldering fumaroles, spot neon-coloured chameleons and snorkel with friendly sea lions on the same day?”
Extended trekking on Isabela Island in the remote Galapagos archipelago is a rare privilege and we are one of only a few operators allowed here. As part of this trip, we enjoy two days of trekking on the Sierra Negra volcano, going to the 7mi (11km) wide crater rim, a hike blessed with striking views of the lava-strewn landscape and smouldering fumaroles. As well as having five major volcanoes, Isabela is also one of the last remaining habitats of the Galapagos giant tortoise. Elsewhere in the Galapagos, we undertake shorter walks to appreciate the geological features of these enchanting islands and discover their endemic wildlife.
Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador:“This unique trip combines volcano treks, fascinating geology and encounters with near-tame wildlife. The Galapagos archipelago has been on my bucket list for years. Where else in the world can you see smouldering fumaroles, spot neon-coloured chameleons and snorkel with friendly sea lions on the same day?”
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Quito
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Day 2: Quito city tour
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Day 3: Fly to San Cristóbal; visit the Galapagos Interpretation Centre
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Day 4: Snorkel León Dormido and walk along one of three white-sand beaches
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Day 5: San Cristóbal highlands walk; snorkelling at Puerto Chino
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Day 6: Boat to Floreana; visit highlands
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Day 7: Visit sea lion colony on Floreana; sail to Isabela and visit the Wall of Tears
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Day 8: Sierra Negra volcano trek
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Day 9: Trek to the Sulphur Volcano
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Day 10: Snorkelling excursion in the Cabo Rosa area
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Day 11: Visit Las Tintoreras; afternoon free to relax
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Day 12: Sail to Santa Cruz; optional visit to Charles Darwin Research Station; visit Tortuga Bay
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Day 13: Explore Bartolomé, South Plaza Island or North Seymour
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Day 14: Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, seven lunches and one dinner included
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
- Arrival and departure transfers
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120 paid locally
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
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The most fabulous trip, worth every penny, saw so much , great accommodation, well organised trips ! Two weeks spent with a lovely bunch of people seeing
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5 - Excellent
An enjoyable trip
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5 - Excellent
This was a full-on trip, early morning starts with full days of activity - but SO worth it! Each of the 4 islands visited were very different in both their landscape and wildlife. Tourism in all but the last island (Santa Cruz)... Read more
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5 - Excellent
From snorkelling with sharks, sea turtles and sea horses to watching giant tortoises, swimming iguanas, dancing blue-footed boobies, leaping manta rays, penguins and mating eagle rays, to trekking around a huge caldera and... Read more
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 17 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGalapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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