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Land Galápagos in Style
9 days, Quito to Quito
Itinerary
Day 1Quito
Arrive at any time and transfer to the hotel.
Located 2850m (9348 ft) above sea level, the Ecuadorian capital of Quito enjoys a wonderful spring-like climate, despite the fact that it is only 22km (14 mi) south of the Equator. On a clear day, several snow-capped volcanoes, including nearby Pichincha, are visible from the centre of this city nestled in a mountain-flanked valley. Add to its beautiful location a rich history and well-preserved colonial district, and you begin to understand Quito’s appeal to thousands of visitors every year.
We recommend booking pre- or post-night stays in Quito to better enjoy the many sites and excursions possible from the city.
If you are not able to attend the welcome meeting, a G Adventures representative will leave all important information at the hotel's reception indicating what time to be ready on Day 2 of the trip. If there is any confusion on arrival, please do not hesitate to call the contact number listed in this dossier.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Transfer to the Quito airport and catch a flight to the Galápagos. Arrive at Baltra and travel to the hotel in Santa Cruz. Later, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for an introduction to some of the unique wildlife and history of the area.
In Baltra, you will be met by a G Adventures representative who will assist you in transferring from the Baltra airport by bus, ferry, and taxi to the hotel on Santa Cruz Island. Meet the local CEO for an orientation meeting, and then visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Your flight from Quito to Baltra is unaccompanied.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Taxi
Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened.
This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.
Welcome Meeting
Meet fellow travellers and learn more details about the upcoming itinerary from the CEO.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island
Travel by speed boat to Floreana Island and the seaside lodge. Enjoy guided walks to observe the bird and animal life and learn about the natural history of the island. Opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.
In the morning, head to Floreana Island by speed boat. Keep an eye out for dolphins and the magnificent albatross along the way.
Walk along the black sand beach until Loberia, and enjoy beach snorkelling or swimming. After, continue to the isolated town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra to the hotel located right on the black sand beach. For dinner, enjoy the abundance of fresh seafood available.
Please note: Seas can be rough during this voyage. Please bring seasickness medication, if required.
Speedboat
Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).
Loberia Snorkelling Excursion
Snorkel straight off the beach at Loberia, and get up close to the diverse wildlife in the waters around the Galápagos. Please be sure you are a strong swimmer; the water here can be rough and the currents are strong.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Floreana Island/Isabela Island
After a tranquil night in the secluded lodge, head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Later, continue by speedboat to Isabela Island and take a walk to Flamingo Lagoon, a flamingo breeding ground.
Explore new surroundings with a short walk nearby to observe pink flamingos in the wetlands, and catch a stunning Isabela sunset on the beach. Along the way, stop at a lookout point, and visit natural pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps.
Please note: Seas can be rough during this voyage. Please bring seasickness medication, if required.
Floreana Highlands Excursion
Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Hear the tales about the pirates, whalers, seal hunters and buccaneers who once lived in this isolated and unique landscape.
Speedboat
Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).
Flamingo Lagoon Visit
Spend some time exploring Isabela's natural attractions. Enjoy a walk to the largest coastal lagoon in the Galápagos, also a principal breeding ground for flamingos. Make stops along the way at a lookout point, and to visit natural pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps. Also stop along the way at the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre to see how these fascinating creatures are hatched, cared for and released into the wild in the ongoing efforts to protect the species.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Isabela Island
Hike up the active Sierra Negra Volcano and walk around the rim of the second-largest volcanic crater in the world. Continue to the lava fields of Volcano Chico and enjoy lunch, admiring views of the surrounding volcanoes and islands.
A full-day tour on Isabela Island at the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Galapagos boasting the second largest crater in the world. Hike to the summit to experience a bird's-eye view of this magical landscape. Continue to the lava fields of Volcano Chico and enjoy lunch, admiring views of the surrounding volcanoes and islands. In the evening, relax at the bar or on the beach and enjoy an optional cold beer or cocktail.
Sierra Negra Volcano Crater Viewpoint Excursion
Lace up your hiking boots to explore the landscape around the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. The volcano last erupted in June 2018, making it the most recent eruption in the Galápagos.
Lava Fields Walk
Enjoy a walk across the lava fields of Volcano Chico. Observe the different formations created by lava flows and tubes, search for steam vents, and admire the stark, yet, beautiful landscape.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Isabela Island
Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Later, opt to take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding whitetip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins.
Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit
Walk through the town’s wetlands to visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. With the giant tortoise on its way to extinction in the late 1950s, this program was established to protect these noble creatures.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Islote Tintoreras Boat Excursion
45USD per personTake a boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras', a large crevice with clear, calm waters where whitetip sharks (tintoreras) rest daily on the bottom. Spot pelicans, frigatebirds, and diving blue-footed boobies, and keep an eye out for manta rays and rare Galápagos penguins (only 800 pairs of these lovable birds exist). Opt to snorkel to see Isabela's underwater world up close.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Isabela Island/Puerto Ayora
Travel by speed boat back to Santa Cruz Island and spend a free evening shopping or exploring the town of Puerto Ayora.
Set sail for Santa Cruz Island and dock at the town of Puerto Ayora. In the evening, enjoy free time to explore this bustling little town and sample some of the local restaurants and bars, or maybe do some souvenir shopping in one of the many shops.
Please note: seas can be rough during this voyage. Please bring seasickness medication, if required.
Speedboat
Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Shopping
Scour the local shops and stalls for unique wares to remind you of your travels to the region.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the Baltra airport and fly back to Quito.
Retrace your footsteps to return to Baltra Island for the flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the hotel for one last night in town. The G Adventures representative in Quito will be able to arrange many of the available day tours in and around Quito if you have time to spare. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation in this lively city.
Taxi
Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Quito
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.