Galápagos — North & Central Islands aboard the Eden

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 7 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17746
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Quito, Ecuador
  • Ends Quito, Ecuador
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Spot Sally Lightfoot crabs on Bachas beach.
  • Marvel at birds gathering along Darwin Bay.
  • Snorkel alongside schools of tropical fish.
  • Visit El Barranco (one of two locations to see red-footed boobies).
  • Walk along volcanic formations on Bartolomé Island.
  • See giant Galápagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Start and end in Quito, the trip "Galápagos — North & Central Islands Aboard The Eden" is a guided sailing, yachting and motor boating trip that takes 7 days. You will travel through Genovesa Island, Baltra Island, Black Turtle Cove and 4 other destinations in Ecuador. "Galápagos — North & Central Islands Aboard The Eden" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

See nature documentaries and animal biology textbooks come to life on this seven-day sailing trip around the Galápagos' north and central islands. On this unique territory, you'll spot some of the rarest, most treasured animal species on the globe. See red-footed boobies at El Barranco (one of two locations to spot the bird), snorkel around underwater craters to witness incredible marine life, and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to spot giant Galápagos tortoises. Your journey is hosted aboard the Eden, equipped with amenities that have your comfort and exploratory spirit in mind.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Quito
  • Day 2: Quito/Baltra Island
  • Day 3: Genovesa Island
  • Day 4: Bartolomé Island/Sullivan Bay
  • Day 5: Black Turtle Cove/Cerro Dragón
  • Day 6: Santa Cruz Island/Quito
  • Day 7: Quito
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Eden in twin-share (bunks), twin-share (lower berths), or double cabins (4 nts).
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
    Note: Allow USD80-105 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), van, panga, private bus.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide 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 Eden (4 nts)
  • All meals aboard the Eden
  • Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
  • Excursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)
  • Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
  • Snorkelling at Darwin Bay and Sullivan Bay
  • Onboard 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 — North & Central Islands aboard the Eden tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galápagos — North & Central Islands aboard the Eden 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 18 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 18 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Galápagos — North & Central Islands aboard the Eden 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 — North & Central Islands aboard the Eden 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 4. Travel Style : Marine Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
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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