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Complete Galápagos - Yolita

5.0Based on
17 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
8 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

14 nights cruising in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita.

Explore the lesser visited islands of Isabela and Genovesa to see massive bird colonies and impressive volcanoes.

Relax on the white-sand beaches.

Hike to the top of the Sierra Negra volcano the most recently active volcano in the Galápagos.

Go snorkelling with sea lions and search for turtles and rays

Itinerary

Set sail for discovery with the Complete Galápagos – Yolita tour, a 17-day voyage that unlocks the secrets of Ecuador’s most extraordinary islands. Perfect for experienced travelers seeking in-depth exploration, this sailing adventure covers Isla Santa Cruz, Kicker Rock, Urbina Bay, and more, with ample opportunities for wildlife observation.

Spot marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and the famed giant tortoises as you cruise from one island to the next. Each stop reveals new lessons in evolution and natural history, guided by experts who illuminate the unique ecosystems of the Galápagos.

The unique selling point of this tour package is its extended itinerary, ensuring you experience the full diversity of the archipelago’s landscapes and species—making it a dream journey for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone curious about our planet’s living laboratory.

day 1 - Quito

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. A G Adventures representative will greet you at the hotel and brief the group on the various aspects of the tour.

Accomodation:Hotel Hilton Colon (or similar)
Transport:Transport
Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative
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

day 2 - Mariscal Sucre International Airport/Seymour Airport

Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to see Sally Lightfoot crabs, flamingos and marine iguanas.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr, Yolita
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.

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

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

day 5 - Isabela Island

Early landing in the small town of Puerto Villamil before beginning the hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. In the afternoon, explore the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
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

day 6 - Elizabeth Bay/Urbina Bay

Pay a morning visit to 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. Visit Urbina Bay, located at the base of the Alcedo Volcano. Hike the trail for a chance to see land tortoises in the wild, watching for land iguanas along the way.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
Included Activities:Elizabeth Bay Panga Ride, Urbina Bay Visit

day 7 - Tagus Cove/Punta Espinoza

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. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
Included Activities:Tagus Cove Visit, Snorkelling (Tagus Cove), Punta Espinoza Visit, Snorkelling (Punta Espinoza)

day 8 - Rábida Island/Santiago Island

Enjoy a morning panga ride in Buccaneer Cove, watch for sea lions, shorebirds, and interesting lava formations. Take an afternoon excursion to the red sand beaches of Rábida to see a lagoon and sea lion colony. Enjoy snorkelling nearby with schools of tropical fish and sea lions.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
Included Activities:Buccaneer Cove Visit, Snorkelling (Buccaneer Cove), Rábida Island Visit, Snorkelling (Rábida Island)

day 9 - Islas Daphne/North Seymour

Sail around Daphne Island, a tiny conical island home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, and other wonderful wildlife. In the afternoon, visit North Seymour Island to look out for Blue-footed Boobies.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
Included Activities:North Seymour Island Visit, Daphne Island Visit

day 10 - Cerro Brujo/Kicker Rock

Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Continue to Cerro Brujo on San Cristóbal to observe sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds along the beach. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions. Here, there will be an opportunity to snorkel if you choose.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
Included Activities:Cerro Brujo Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 3.0 hr, Snorkelling (Isla Lobos), Isla Lobos Visit

day 11 - Bahía Gardner/Punta Suárez

Sail in to Gardner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling site. Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galápagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including nazca and blue-footed boobies. A hike to the top of the cliff makes for spectacular photo opportunities.
Punta Suarez on the western side of Española Island (also called Hood) is spectacular.

Follow the trail through a rookery and learn the geological history of the island from the naturalist, including its dramatic volcanic features, climate, flora, and fauna.

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

day 12 - Santa Fé Island/South Plaza

Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities. Here, you will also have the opportunity to snorkel should you choose.

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

day 13 - Santa Cruz Island

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises and go on an excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Free time for shopping or exploration of Puerto Ayora.
In the morning, arrive in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz is the second biggest island in the Galápagos, and has the largest population. Puerto Ayora is its main town. In the afternoon, there may be the opportunity to visit the highlands and see giant land tortoises in the wild.

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

day 14 - Punta Cormorant/Floreana Island

This morning, snorkel at Devil's Crown, a coral reef surrounded by an eroded volcanic crater, the perfect home for marine life. Look out for small sharks, rays and schools of tropical fish. In the afternoon, make sure you have a postcard to leave behind on a visit to Post Office Bay.

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

day 15 - Chinese Hat/Cerro Dragón

Visit the white sand beach at Chinese Hat in the morning, before an afternoon at Cerro Dragón for an opportunity to break out the binoculars and do some excellent birdwatching.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:Yolita
Included Activities:Chinese Hat Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 1 km, Cerro Dragón Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 1 km

day 16 - Black Turtle Cove/Quito

In the early morning, explore the mangrove lagoon at Black Turtle Cove before transferring to the airport for a flight back to Quito. Enjoy a final night out on the town.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Hilton Colon (or similar)
Included Activity:Black Turtle Cove Excursion

day 17 - Quito

Depart at any time.

Included Activity:Departure Day
Complete Galápagos - Yolita

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (14 nts).
Meals
15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
Note: Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.
Transport
Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), 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
Arrival transferCertified Galápagos National Park Service GuideCruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita (14 nts)All meals aboard the YolitaExcursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle RockSierra Negra Hike (Isabela Island)Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)Spot frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies (North Seymour Island)Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo, Isla Lobos and Gardner BayExcursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits while aboard the YolitaInternal flights

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