4 days cruising and swimming the Galapagos Islands, visiting Charles Darwin Research Station, encountering totally unique wildlife, knowing your snorkelling gear is provided.
Cruise the Galapagos aboard the comfortable g1. Lead by an expert Naturalist Guide, you'll meet the incredible creatures that inspired Darwin’s theory of natural selection. At night, retire to your bunk in an air-conditioned twin cabin, featuring private bath and window looking to the ocean. With four days aboard, you’ll have plenty of chances to snorkel the islands with the included equipment or reflect on your adventure with a cold drink on the two-level wraparound deck. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience, and we pride ourselves in offering fully exclusive vessels for G Adventures travellers.
What's Included
- 3 nights in the Galapagos Islands, Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station, Incredible wildlife encounters, Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkelling, Flights to and from the Galapagos Islands, Snorkeling equipment onboard Galapagos Yacht.
- 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners. (Allow USD50-65 for meals not included. Drinks and tips while on the yacht are extra. You must pay a USD10 Tourist Transit card fee at the Quito airport and a USD100 (cash) Galapagos park entry fee immediately upon arrival to the Islands (subject to increase).)
- Hotels (2 nts), twin-share cabins on board our motorized yacht (3 nts).
- Local flight, motorized yacht, zodiacs, van, public bus.
- Local naturalist guide (certified by the Galapagos National Park) while in the islands. Local G Adventures representative in Quito.
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12
Places Visited
- Ecuador
- Galapagos
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Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Baltra / Santa Cruz (B,L,D)
Fly to Baltra. Meet the guide and transfer across Santa Cruz Island to Puerto Ayora to board the boat. Afternoon visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 3 South Plaza / Santa Fé (B,L,D)
Land at South Plaza in the morning for wildlife spotting opportunities. Afternoon visit to Santa Fé Island for guided walks to observe the wildlife and plentiful marine iguanas. Opportunities for swimming and snorkelling with the sea lions.
Day 4 Bartolomé / Puerto Egas (B,L,D)
Visit to Bartolomé Island for a guided tour to see the dramatic volcanic features before hiking to a panoramic viewpoint. Afternoon visit to Puerto Egas to see the salt crater as well as a dark sand beach and tidal pools.
Day 5 Mosquera / Baltra / Quito (B)
Morning excursion to Mosquera Island to stroll on the beach and see the vast sea lion colonies before disembarking at Baltra for the flight back to Quito.
Day 6 Quito (B)
Depart at any time.
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