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Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita

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7 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

Five days exploring the Galápagos Islands.

Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at the Devil's Crown.

Visit Post Office Bay.

Cerro Dragón for some excellent birdwatching.

Snorkel with the local wildlife

Itinerary

The Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita tour invites you to spend a week exploring one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems. This 7-day small group trip blends sailing and wildlife experiences, whisking you from Quito to the central and southern Galápagos. Snorkel at Floreana’s Devil’s Crown—an underwater haven for marine life—and spot rare birds at Cerro Dragón. Visit Isla Santa Cruz and the legendary Post Office Bay to connect with both nature and history. The unique selling point is the seamless blend of land and sea adventures, allowing you to witness the Galápagos’ famed biodiversity from every angle while enjoying the comfort of the Yolita yacht.

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 - Quito/Santa Cruz Island

Fly to Baltra. Meet the CEO and transfer to Puerto Ayora. Check into the hotel followed by lunch. Enjoy an afternoon hike to Tortuga Bay along with a kayak ride.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Villa Laguna (or similar)
Transport:Plane
Included Activities:Tortuga Bay Hike Distance : 8 km, Tortuga Bay Kayaking Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 3 - Puerto Ayora/Santa Cruz Island

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in the morning before boarding the Yolita. Get to know the crew and settle in. This afternoon, visit a tortoise reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands.

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

day 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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
Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (3 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (3 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD155-205 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board 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 (3 nts)All meals aboard the YolitaOvernight on Santa Cruz IslandTortuga Bay hike and kayak (Santa Cruz Island)Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)Snorkelling at Corona del DiabloOnboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits while aboard the YolitaInternal flights

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