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14 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

The M/C Anahi - Spend 11 nights aboard this first-class catamaran with capacity for 16 passengers. Enjoy the jacuzzi with ocean view and soak up the sunshine on deck. Delight your palate with tasty local cuisine, relax at the bar as you cruise around the beautiful islands at sunset and enjoy comfortable nights in a spacious cabin

Explore unforgettable sites and observe incredible wildlife on daily excursions with expert guides. Go kayaking, enjoy panga rides and encounter penguins, turtles and fish as you snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear waters

Quito - Explore the UNESCO listed colonial city

Santa Cruz Island - Visit this favourite nesting site for sea turtles and home of the famous Charles Darwin Station with its turtle breeding centre

Isabela Island - Hike to see Sierra Negra volcano and incredible views, tour Las Tintoreras, and trek Urbina Bay

Cerro Azul & Fernandina - Marvel at these towering volcanos

Punta Espinoza – Walk across the barren wilderness of dark lava

Rabida Island - Stroll along this islands red sand beaches

Sombrero Chino Islet - Admire the beautiful sunrise over the islands

Bartolome Island - Embark on a tour of the island and witness the famous Pinnacle Rock

Genovesa Island - Find great frigate birds, the red-footed boobies and storm petrels

South Plazas Island - Explore and encounter the 1000's of sea lions that call it home

Santa Fe Island - Find its famous and unique species of land iguana

Punta Pitt - Discover the only place in the Galapagos to see the three species of boobies and two species of frigates nesting together.

San Cristobal Island - Visit El Junco Lagoon and the Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Centre

Lobos Island - Marvel at the abundance of sea lions

Itinerary

Cruise through the Galapagos Islands on this remarkable 14-day explorer tour, bookended by charming Quito. Designed for travelers who cherish wildlife and scenic beauty, this trip weaves together easy-paced hikes, close encounters with sunbathing sea lions in Elizabeth Bay, and the chance to spot marine iguanas on Fernandina Island. Enjoy panoramic volcano hikes, discover sea turtles near Bartolomé Island, and visit the wildlife-rich shores of South Plaza and Lobos Island. Explore Santa Fe and San Cristóbal, absorbing the archipelago’s unique biodiversity. The journey’s highlight is a 12-day cruise encompassing the central, north, east, and west islands, offering unmatched access to the region’s varied landscapes and creatures. With accommodation, meals, and transport seamlessly included, this tour package stands out for its depth and diversity—ideal for those seeking an in-depth, easy-paced Galapagos adventure with all the comforts of guided travel.

day 1Quito

Upon arrival at Quito airport you will be met by an English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, independently exploring.

OverNight
Quito

day 2Baltra Island & Santa Cruz

day 3Isabela Island & Las Tintoreras

day 4Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay

day 5Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove & Lake Darwin

day 6Fernandina Island & Punta Vicente Roca

day 7Santiago Island & Rabida Island

day 8Sombrero Chino & Bartolome Island

day 9North Seymour Island & Santa Cruz

day 10Genovesa Island

day 11Plaza Islands & Santa Fe

day 12San Cristobal & Lobos Island

day 13Northern San Cristobal

day 14Quito

What's Included

Accommodation
12 day Galapagos Cruise - 11 nights onboard the M/C Anahi catamaran (First Class category) in a twin or double cabin, on the main deck with en suite and A/C. Option to upgrade to a suite upon request.
Meals
2 nights 3 star hotel in Quito, standard room including breakfast. Option to upgrade to a suite upon request.12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinnersComplementary soft drinks onboard (tea, coffee and water) plus welcome and farewell drinks
Transport
Quito airport arrival transfer on day 1 with an English speaking guideFlight from Quito to Baltra and San Cristobal to Quito - Galapagos including airport and port transfers
Guide
The services of 9 crew members and an experienced English speaking Naturalist guide
Others
Two guided Galapagos excursions a dayKayaking and snorkelling at the permitted points (wetsuits can be hired onboard for an additional fee)

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