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Galapagos Islands: Nature’s Masterpiece (Ecuador 1/2)

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Galapagos Islands: Nature’s Masterpiece (Ecuador 1/2)

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Introducing the Galápagos

The Galápagos Islands are like nowhere else on Earth — a remote volcanic archipelago 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador, where nature thrives in its purest form.

Home to iconic species found nowhere else, like giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies, these islands offer a front-row seat to evolution in action.

You’ll snorkel alongside sea turtles, hike surreal lava landscapes, and encounter wildlife so fearless, it feels otherworldly. With limited tourism and strict conservation in place, every visit is a rare privilege — an unforgettable journey into one of the planet’s last truly wild places.

Top Experiences

1. Giant Tortoise Encounter
Walk beside wild tortoises in the lush Santa Cruz highlands.
2. Epic Snorkeling
Swim with sea lions, turtles, and reef sharks in pristine waters.
3. Uninhabited Island Visit
Hike volcanic landscapes or spot rare wildlife on Bartolomé or North Seymour.
4. Coastal Bay Tour
Explore hidden lagoons, Las Grietas, and sea lion coves by boat.
5. Local Life in Puerto Ayora
Visit Tortuga Bay or the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Quick Itinerary Overview: click here to see the detailed itinerary

Day 1 – Nov 23: Arrive in Quito, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy a welcome dinner with the group. Rest up for the journey ahead.

Day 2 – Nov 24: Fly to Baltra and transfer to Santa Cruz Island; explore the highlands, see wild giant tortoises, a lava tunnel, and Los Gemelos craters. Overnight in Puerto Ayora.

Day 3 – Nov 25: Full-day boat tour to North Seymour or Bartolomé for a land-focused wildlife experience and snorkeling. Return to Puerto Ayora in the evening.

Day 4 – Nov 26: Ocean-focused day with a full-day snorkeling tour to Santa Fe or Pinzón & Daphne Islands, spotting sea lions, turtles, and reef sharks. Optional short hike on Santa Fe.

Day 5 – Nov 27: Morning boat tour to Santa Cruz coastal sites (La Lobería, Canal de Amor, Las Grietas). Afternoon free to explore Tortuga Bay or the Charles Darwin Station.

Day 6 – Nov 28: Free morning in Puerto Ayora, then transfer to Baltra for flight to Quito. Farewell group dinner in the evening.

Day 7 – Nov 29: Airport transfers for departures or continuation of the Andes to Amazon extension.

Accommodation Information

We’ll spend 6 nights in well-located hotels: 2 nights in Quito at a comfortable 4-star hotel (before and after the islands), and 4 nights in a boutique hotel in the Galapagos Islands!

Trip Cost: Twin/Double Room Sharing: $2,750

  • Single Room Supplement: $400

The Price Includes

  • Accommodation for 6 nights
  • Roundtrip flights (Quito – Galápagos – Quito)
  • All land & sea transportation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Lunch during tours on Days 3 & 4
  • Local guides
  • All tours and activities as outlined in the itinerary

The Price Excludes

  • International flights to Ecuador (see Flights & Visas)
  • Galápagos National Park fee & transit control card ($220)
  • Any meals not specified above

We are 12 confirmed for this trip as of now with a few spots remaining. Contact me if you have any questions on WhatsApp: +971565788531

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