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Galapagos Islands Explorer (Private) - 7 days

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7 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
2 peopleMinimum to book
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

Quito - Start and end your Galapagos adventure in Ecuador's cultural capital, located along the Equator

Santa Cruz Highlands - Visit the lush highlands to see endemic giant tortoises and dramatic lava tubes

Academy Bay - Snorkel in Academy Bay with sea lions, sharks and colourful tropical fish

Isla Lobos - Cruise to Isla Lobos to observe blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, sea lions, manta rays, and occasional sharks in their natural habitat

San Cristobal - Embark on a boat trip to Isla Lobos to observe blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, manta rays, sea lions, and sometimes sharks

Itinerary

Private Tour: Discover the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day tour from Quito. Visit Santa Cruz Island to explore volcanic highlands, see giant tortoises and lava tubes, and snorkel in Academy Bay with sea lions and reef fish. Walk along Playa de los Perros and spot iguanas. Learn about wildlife at the Charles Darwin Research Station, then head to San Cristobal Island. Cruise to Isla Lobos to observe blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and manta rays in their natural habitat before returning to Quito.

day 1Arrival in Quito!

Welcome to Quito, the largest and best-preserved colonial city in South America, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Known as the Cultural Capital of South America, it lies on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano.
Once you have arrived in Quito, make your way to the hotel for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, then you may have some time to explore Quito's historic old town and its surroundings.
Airport transfers are not included on this tour, but we can arrange them for you.
Tour Style: This tour is semi-private. It departs on a day of your choice and you will not travelling as part of a group, but water transportation and included excursions in the Galapagos will be on a shared basis, with other travellers.

OverNight
Quito

day 2Giant Tortoises & Lava Streams

day 3Academy Bay Discovery

day 4Darwin Research Station & Transfer to San Cristobal Island

day 5Isla Lobos Boat Excursion

day 6San Cristobal to Quito

day 7Quito

What's Included

Accommodation
6 nights in 3-5 star hotels
Meals
6 breakfasts & 4 lunches
Transport
Transportation in speedboats between islandsDomestic flights from Quito – Galapagos – QuitoPlease note: Water transportation and included excursions in the Galapagos will be on a shared basis, with other travellers
Guide
Escorted by a local English speaking guide in Ecuador and English speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos
Others
Hiking in the Santa Cruz HighlandsSnorkelling & swimming opportunities in Isla Lobos & Academy BaySnorkelling gear (Snorkelling mask, fins & life vest)

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