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The Galápagos: Wildlife of Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands

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8 days

Highlights

Set off on a snorkelling and coastal walking excursion at Los Túneles to spot wildlife.

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn all about the giant land tortoises.

Kayak at Tortuga Bay.

Eat lunch in a private reserve to see lava tunnels and giant tortoises in the wild

Itinerary

Picture sunset cocktails, snorkelling with wildlife, kayaking in turquoise waters off of pristine beaches and spending time tucked away in a boutique hotel overlooking some of the most impressive scenery in all of the Galápagos Islands. The perfect balance of activities, wildlife and free time, this eight-day adventure is packed full of the essential highlights and local flavours of Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. Stay active in the water and on land with snorkelling excursions and walks along diverse coastal terrain. Savour deliciously fresh cuisine and have lunch at a private reserve featuring giant tortoises in the wild. You’ll learn how important this fascinating, diverse, remote span of islands is to the world, all while hitting the reset button during a tropical island getaway.

day 1Quito

Gaze out at the rolling countryside and mountain peaks as you approach Quito, dreaming of the faraway Galápagos Islands that are almost within your reach. Take in a breath of fresh mountain air as you step out of the plane, knowing that soon enough you will be in the equatorial warmth at sea level. We welcome you to Ecuador, and invite you to prepare for one of the most incredible wildlife destinations on the planet—the Galápagos Islands.
Arrive to Quito at any time and transfer to the nearby airport hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner in a private room of the hotel, featuring an array of traditional Ecuadorian plates and ingredients.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Holiday Inn Quito Airport (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.75 hr Distance : 42 km
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Isabela Island

day 3Isabela Island

day 4Isabela Island

day 5Santa Cruz Island

day 6Santa Cruz Island

day 7Quito

day 8Quito

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel (7 nts).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, speedboat, ferry, walking.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).
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour OMG Day: Tintoreras Snorkeling Excursion, Isabela IslandYour Local Living Moment: Organic Farm Visit Near Garrapatero, Santa Cruz IslandComplimentary arrival transferWelcome dinnerSnorkelling Excursion at Los TúnelesTortuga Bay WalkCharles Darwin Research Station VisitTortuga Bay KayakingHighlands Giant Tortoises VisitSunset cocktail-making experienceFree time on Isabela Island and Santa Cruz IslandInternal flightsFarewell dinnerAll tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage

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