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Galápagos — West, Central & East Islands aboard the Estrella del Mar
10 days, Quito to Quito
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Climb aboard the comfortable Estrella for seven nights of in-depth exploration of the Galápagos, including the less visited western islands. You'll witness a nesting site for the flightless cormorant on Isabela Island, hike the Sierra Negra volcano, and catch great views amidst the largest colony of marine iguanas on Fernandina Island, the youngest in the archipelago. With air-conditioned cabins – all featuring private baths and views to the ocean – and included snorkelling equipment, this will be a trip you'll never forget.
10 days
Quito to Quito
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: SEV10LA
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Travel Style: Marine
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Quito/Puerto Ayora
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to Puerto Ayora and board the ship. Spend the afternoon in the highlands seeing giant tortoises in the wild and exploring lava tunnels.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Chinese Hat/Rábida Island
Spend the morning exploring lava flows and lava tunnels on the small island of Chinese Hat. After, enjoy a refreshing dip in turquoise waters. Search for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. In the afternoon, explore the red sand beaches and salt water lagoons of this tiny island. Look for wading flamingos and nesting pelicans before heading out to do some snorkelling.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Playa Espumilla/Puerto Egas
In the morning, see the towering cliffs of Buccaneer Cove and keep an eye out for the hundreds of birds nesting on the edge. Later, land at Puerto Egas home to the elusive Galápagos hawk. Visit the salt crater as well as a dark-sand beach and tidal pools.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Punta Espinoza/Urbina Bay
Enjoy a morning visit to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands. Witness the large colony of sea lions, marine iguanas, and a variety of birdlife. In the afternoon, travel to Urbina Bay, located at the base of Alcedo Volcano. Keep an eye out for land iguanas.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Elizabeth Bay/Punta Moreno
Pay a morning visit to Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins. In the afternoon, land at Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Isabela Island
Early landing in the small town of Puerto Villamil before beginning the hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. Later on, visit las Tintoreras, one of the best places to see sharks and other marine wildlife. Choose to visit the wet lands or the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Santa Cruz Island
Take the morning to explore Puerto Ayora, the largest town in the Galápagos. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, do some shopping, and see how locals live in the islands. After lunch on board, hike to the beautiful beach at Tortuga Bay. Choose to relax on the white sand or rent a kayak and search for rays and turtles in the shallow waters.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Puerto Baquerizo Moreno/Quito
Disembark early and visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre on the island before flying back to Quito. Enjoy an evening in Quito.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Quito
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Estrella (7 nts)
- All meals aboard the Estrella
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
- Visit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)
- Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
- Sierra Negra Hike (Isabela Island)
- Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
- Hike to Tortuga Bay (Santa Cruz Island)
- Visit to a wildlife interpretation centre (San Cristóbal Island)
- Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Estrella in twin-share (bunks) cabins (7 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Allow USD80-105 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.
Transportation
Plane, motorized yacht (Estrella), van, panga, private bus.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.
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