7 DAYS GALAPAGOS EXPRESS WITH FLIGHTS

Here's a wonderful opportunity to visit the Galapagos Islands and see those huge tortoises, blue-footed boobies (birds) and the great frigate birds whose red pouches from the males get inflated like a balloon when they court!

#### Independent Package Includes:

• Round trip flights Miami-Quito, Quito-Miami
• All intra-flights: Quito-Baltra & Baltra-Quito
• 6 nights accommodations
• 3 nights Quito
• 3 nights Galapagos Islands
• Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
• All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
• 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches
• Services of English-speaking local guides
• Services of English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos
• Shore excursions
• Tips for porters, wait staff & local guides on included services
• Galapagos National Park fee of $200
• Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $20

Special Features

• Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands
• Tour the Charles Darwin Research Center to learn about their preservation goals
• View the iconic Pinnacle Rock, a towering lava structure on Bartolomé Island
• Explore areas with blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and sea lions

†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates if pre/post accommodations are booked with the tour company.

Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities (unless otherwise specified).

#### Is This Trip Right for You?

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Uniqueness of Destination: The Galapagos Islands' power grid is supplied by a mix of diesel generators and renewable sources, which can lead to inconsistent air conditioning during periods of high heat and humidity.

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Things to Consider: There are multiple early mornings. Getting to the Galapagos requires a flight from Quito to the Island of Baltra, where you will transfer to the Baltra Seaport and travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island. In the Galapagos, it takes approximately two hours on foot to get to and from the areas populated with wildlife. Small boats require agility to embark and disembark. This tour includes animal-related activities which carry inherent risks, as animal behavior can be unpredictable. You may choose not to participate. This tour visits areas of high elevations in Quito (9,300 feet), which may be a consideration for those who have heart conditions or are otherwise affected by height. If you have any concerns about traveling to higher than your accustomed elevation, please consult your healthcare provider. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

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Transportation: Modes of travel will include a boat and a panga (dinghy).

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Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking on included sightseeing days, as well as considerable time standing.

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Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on rough, rocky trails and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets. You will experience wet landings in water, on sand, rocks, and dry landings on wooden docks.

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Travel Style: This is an independent program and does not include the services of a tour manager.

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COST: From $2399/pp Land & Air fr. Miami: From $3009/pp; Airfare out of all Washington DC airports are the same price as of today 1/19/26.
Single Supplement $450
Non-Refundable Deposit: $300/pp
Final Payment Date: 2/8/26

HOW TO GET BOOKED AS PART OF OUR GROUP:
Email me the following information for each passenger to Supra1214@aol.com:

1. Your full name as it appears in your passport
2. Your mailing address
3. Your telephone number
4. Your email address
5. Your date of birth
6. Your passport number & expiration dates
7. Your emergency contact info (Name and phone number)
8. Type of cabin needed (single or double; interior, oceanview or balcony). If double, provide the same information for your roommate.
9. Signed credit card authorization (will email upon receipt of items 1-8)

PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT
Participants in this event should note the Liability Waiver in the PAGES section of this Meetup group. Please read it carefully. Members of this group are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is mindful and considerate of the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and other participants in any Active Friends Travel With Friends of the World Meetup activity. It is understood that you have voluntarily chosen to participate in this activity of your own free will. By joining this group and this activity, you agree to the Liability Waiver in the Pages section of this Meetup group.