Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 7 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-5210
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Quito, Ecuador
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 1 night in Pueto Ayora.
  • Hike the beautiful beach of Tortuga Bay with an included kayak trip.
  • 3 nights cruising the Galápagos National Park aboard the Monserrat.
  • Discover spectacular marine life in protected bays and go snorkeling with sea lions.
  • Find land iguanas feeding in the cactus forests on South Plaza Island.
  • Come face-to-face with 100-year-old giant tortoises
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The Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat tour starts and ends in Quito. The Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat is a safari tour that takes 7 days taking you through Quito, Ecuador and other destinations in Ecuador.

Curious to explore the Galápagos but don't have a whole lot of time? Step aboard the roomy Monserrat and join us on this cruising adventure through the archipelago's central and eastern islands – including an extra day on the island and a stay in a deluxe hotel so you can get the most out of your trip. Snorkel with sea lions, discover the unusual endemic marine life in secluded bays, check out the curious marine iguanas (the only kind in the world that swim for their food), and stroll through the cactus forests of South Plaza Island. With a pair of naturalist guides on hand to answer your questions, you'll return home more educated and invigorated than you'd ever get from a nature documentary.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Quito
  • Day 2: Quito/Puerto Ayora
  • Day 3: Puerto Ayora
  • Day 4: Islas Plaza/Santa Fé Island
  • Day 5: Punta Pitt/Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
  • Day 6: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno/Quito
  • Day 7: Quito
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel (3 nts), aboard the Monserrat in twin-share or double cabins (3 nts).
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
    Note: Allow USD105-140 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.
Transport
  • Plane, motorized yacht, panga, private vehicle.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers)/Naturalist Guides while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.
Included activities
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Monserrat (3 nts)
  • 2 Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guides
  • All meals aboard the Monserrat
  • Overnight on Santa Cruz Island
  • Tortuga Bay hike and kayak (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Highlands giant tortoises excursion (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Sante Fé hiking excursion
  • Snorkelling at Sante Fé and Punta Pitt
  • Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal)
  • All landings and excursions
  • Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
  • Internal flights
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Quito are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat 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.

Visa

For this Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & East Islands aboard the Monserrat 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.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Travel Style : Marine Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
  • 2. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 4. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This 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.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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