Upgraded Land Galapagos

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-19148
  • 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
  • Encounter marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies.
  • Snorkel among volcanic formations.
  • Walk on the black-sand beaches of Floreana Island.
  • Dine at G Adventures-supported community restaurants.
  • Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre.
  • Dip into the Papallacta hot springs
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The "Upgraded Land Galapagos" tour starts and ends in Quito. It is a wildlife tour that takes 10 days taking you through Floreana Island, Papallacta, Baltra Island and 4 other destinations in Ecuador. "Upgraded Land Galapagos" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Strike a balance between genuine encounters with Mother Nature and the comfort of land accommodations on this 10-day Galápagos tour. Explore Ecuador's capital, Quito, on your own before hopping on a flight to the Galápagos Islands where an incredible diversity in wildlife awaits. Go snorkelling at the dramatic Kicker Rock, visit a sea lion nursery, and go birdwatching in the highlands of Floreana. With upgraded hotels and private speedboat transfers, you'll be well-rested and ready to take in the unique splendour that these islands offer.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Quito
  • Day 2: Quito/San Cristóbal Island
  • Day 3: San Cristóbal Island
  • Day 4: San Cristóbal Island/Floreana Island
  • Day 5: Floreana Island
  • Day 6: Floreana Island/Isabela Island
  • Day 7: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island
  • Day 8: Santa Cruz Island/Papallacta
  • Day 9: Papallacta
  • Day 10: Papallacta
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (9 nts).
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
  • Private speedboat, private vehicle, plane.
  • 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).
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island
  • Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta
  • Snorkelling excursion to Kicker Rock
  • Visit a sea lion colony and go snorkelling at La Lobería (Floreana Island)
  • Highlands excursion (Floreana Island)
  • Tintoreras excursion (Isabela Island)
  • Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
  • Isabela Municipal Tax
  • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
  • Papallacta hot spring visit
  • 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 Upgraded Land Galapagos 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.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Upgraded Land Galapagos 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

Upgraded Land Galapagos 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 Upgraded Land Galapagos 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. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Merchandising : Jane Goodall Collection A selection of wildlife-focused tours endorsed by world renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. Your purchase of a Jane Goodall Collection tour helps G Adventures support the Jane Goodall Institute’s mission to protect wildlife and empower local communities.
  • 5. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
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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