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Complete Galápagos - Eden

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17 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
6 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Marvel at Bartolomé's dramatic volcanic features.

Watch as sea lions gather on Santiago Island.

Spot marine iguanas at Punta Cormorant.

See giant tortoises in the highlands of Puerto Ayora.

Get up close to blue-footed boobies in Las Tintoreras

Itinerary

Embark on the ultimate wildlife adventure with the "Complete Galápagos - Eden" tour package, a 17-day exploration designed for experienced travelers eager for in-depth discovery. Journey to Baltra, South Plaza, Isabela, and beyond, encountering penguins, flamingos, reef sharks, and countless endemic species. Guided daily excursions balance action-packed animal encounters with time to unwind aboard the Eden, your floating home. The unique highlight? This comprehensive itinerary lets you experience the full geographic and ecological diversity of the Galápagos, arming you with enough stories and photos to create your own nature documentary.

day 1 - Quito

Arrive at any time.

Accomodation:Hotel Hilton Colon (or similar)
Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative
Optional Activities:Quito City Tour & Equator Line , Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day , Teleférico Enjoy spectacular views of Quito from this sky tram up Volcán Pichincha. Choose to go for a hike at the top, or just come along for the ride.

day 2 - Quito/Baltra Island

Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to observe Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea lions, and the occasional flamingo.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr, Eden
Included Activity:Bachas Beach Visit Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 3 - Genovesa Island

Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies. You will have the opportunity to snorkel today.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Snorkelling (Darwin Bay) Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr, Darwin Bay Visit, El Barranco Visit

day 4 - Bartolomé Island/Sullivan Bay

Visit Bartolomé for a guided tour to see the island's dramatic volcanic features. Continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach. Here, you will have the opportunity to snorkel should you choose.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Bartolomé Island Visit, Snorkelling (Bartolomé Island) Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr, Sullivan Bay Visit

day 5 - Black Turtle Cove/Cerro Dragón

Search for marine life in the mangroves at Black Turtle Cove by panga, after, spot a variety of birdlife at Cerro Dragón.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Black Turtle Cove Excursion, Cerro Dragón Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 1 km

day 6 - Puerto Ayora

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz to try to see giant land tortoises in the wild, then enjoy free time to explore Puerto Ayora.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit Duration : 0.75 hr, Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit

day 7 - Floreana Island/Punta Cormorant

Visit Post Office Bay and enjoy guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, and learn about the natural history of Floreana Island. After, snorkel at Corona del Diablo.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Post Office Bay Visit, Punta Cormorant Visit, Snorkelling (Corona del Diablo) Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr

day 8 - Punta Suárez/Bahía Gardner

Enjoy the Day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit Punta Suárez, known for its amazing bird colonies and home to the waved albatross (between April and December). After lunch, visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and jump in for a snorkelling excursion.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Punta Suárez Visit, Gardner Bay Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 3.0 hr, Snorkelling (Gardner Bay) Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr

day 9 - San Cristóbal Island

Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Later, learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Interpretation Center Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Isla Lobos Visit

day 10 - Santa Fé Island/South Plaza

Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas and visit an endemic Giant Cactus Forest. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Santa Fe Island Visit, South Plaza Island Visit

day 11 - Puerto Ayora

Have your morning coffee while you learn from an expert about the brewing process and how this activity supports the local community. Finish off with a tasting before enjoying a free afternoon by the water. Choose to walk to the white sandy beach of Tortuga Bay, home to marine iguanas, a cacti forest, and mangroves, or explore the town of Puerto Ayora on your own.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activity:Coffee Tasting Experience Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 2 km
Optional Activities:Tortuga Bay Kayaking Grab a life jacket and go for a kayak adventure in the mangroves of Tortuga Bay. Keep an eye out for a wide variety of marine life, including colorful reef fish, rays, and sea turtles, as you paddle the blue waters. Relax after on a beautiful fine white sand beach, and soak up some sun – you may spot some iguanas also trying to catch some rays on the shore., Tortuga Bay Hike

day 12 - Isabela Island

Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano. In the afternoon, visit the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Sierra Negra Volcano Hike Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Flamingo Lagoon Visit

day 13 - Isabela Island

Pay a morning visit to Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands. Don't forget your snorkels! In the afternoon, visit Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Punta Moreno Visit, Elizabeth Bay Panga Ride

day 14 - Tagus Cove/Fernandina Island

Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands, where you will have an opportunity to snorkel. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Tagus Cove Visit, Punta Espinoza Visit

day 15 - Puerto Egas/Rábida Island

On a morning excursion to Puerto Egas, walk on a dark sand beach studded with rock formations and tidal pools. Take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters and snorkel around, searching for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Later, visit Rábida Island for a visit to a saltwater lagoon and sea lion colony.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Eden
Included Activities:Puerto Egas Visit, Snorkelling (Puerto Egas) Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr, Rábida Island Visit

day 16 - Santa Cruz Island/Quito

Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Hilton Colon (or similar)
Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr
Included Activity:North Seymour Island Visit

day 17 - Quito

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast
Included Activity:Departure Day
Optional Activities:Quito City Tour & Equator Line , Teleférico Enjoy spectacular views of Quito from this sky tram up Volcán Pichincha. Choose to go for a hike at the top, or just come along for the ride. , Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day
Complete Galápagos - Eden

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Eden in twin-share (bunks, upper deck), twin-share (lower berths), or double cabins (14 nts).
Meals
16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
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 (14 nts)All meals aboard the EdenCertified Galápagos National Park Service GuideExcursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle RockVisits to Floreana and Española IslandsIsla lobos visitSanta Fé and South Plazas excursionsChance to see flightless cormorants and penguinsVisit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)Snorkelling at Darwin Bay, Sullivan Bay, Gardner Bay, Corona del Diablo, Puerto Egas and North SeymourOnboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuitsInternal flights

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