Complete Galapagos - Yolita

17 Days
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Experience Overview

For those looking to spend more time in the Galápagos, this 17-day itinerary includes visits to several islands and loads of opportunities to observe unique wildlife. From colonies of marine iguanas, to blue-footed boobie nesting sites and the coolest acting giant tortoises in the Western Hemisphere, the Galápagos are so much more than a collection of islands; they're a lesson in evolution itself (and a fun one, at that!).

Highlights

  • 14 nights cruising in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita
  • Explore the lesser visited islands of Isabela and Genovesa to see massive bird colonies and impressive volcanoes
  • Relax on the white-sand beaches
  • Hike to the top of the Sierra Negra volcano the most recently active volcano in the Galápagos
  • Go snorkelling with sea lions and search for turtles and rays

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2826

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), van, panga, private bus.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: River Cruising, Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SEV17YA

StartStarts: Quito, Ecuador

FinishFinishes: Quito, Ecuador

DurationDuration: 17 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Arrival transfer
  • Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita (14 nts)
  • All meals aboard the Yolita
  • Excursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)
  • Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
  • Sierra Negra Hike (Isabela Island)
  • Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
  • Spot frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies (North Seymour Island)
  • Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo, Isla Lobos and Gardner Bay
  • Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
  • Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits while aboard the Yolita
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (14 nts).
  • 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners

Transport

  • Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), van, panga, private bus.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $14031 (CAD $825 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Quito

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. A G Adventures representative will greet you at the hotel and brief the group on the various aspects of the tour.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.Accommodation - Hotel Hilton Colon

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Day 2: Mariscal Sucre International Airport/Seymour Airport

Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to see Sally Lightfoot crabs, flamingos and marine iguanas.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Flights from Quito to Baltra depart between 6:40am and 9:40am depending on the day of the week. These will arrive into the Galápagos between 9:30am and 12:30pm with a short refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane). You will generally arrive at the boat in time for lunch on Day 2 before the afternoon activity.Activity - Head to Bachas Beach where the sand is made of decomposed coral, making it soft and white, and a favourite site for nesting sea turtles. Spot abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs on the lava rocks along the water's edge -- these crabs will eat anything they can get their claws on! Trek to see a wide range of wildlife, including flamingos, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and marine iguanas. You will also have the opportunity to snorkel here.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 3: Genovesa Island

Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk along the white coral sands of Darwin Bay surrounded by bustling sea birds. Follow the trail and see nesting frigatebirds, gulls, and boobies. Be sure to bring your camera to take some snaps of your new feathered friends.Activity - Visit this sunken caldera for a great snorkelling opportunity. See large schools of tropical fish swarming near the vertical walls, and, if lucky, see manta rays, white-spotted eagle rays, sea lions, and hammerhead sharks.Activity - Visit "El Barranco" aka Prince Phillip's Steps located on the southern tip of the island for an amazing wildlife watching opportunity. Hike up the steps to see a sea bird colony that is full of life including the breeding grounds for red-footed boobies and masked boobies. Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 4: Bartolomé Island/Sullivan Bay

Visit Bartolomé for a guided tour to see the island's dramatic volcanic features. Continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike to Bartolomé's summit for a stronger perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and enjoy a panoramic view – it’s one of the best among the islands! See other Galápagos Islands in the distance as well as Pinnacle Rock, the island’s famous towering landmark.Activity - Take the opportunity to swim and snorkel along the shore, home to one of the most iconic volcanic rock formations on the islands. Home to Galápagos penguins, friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a huge variety of fish, Bartolomé and its surrounding waters are a fantastic place to explore the natural wonders of the Galápagos.Activity - Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to see one of its star natural attractions – striking and fascinating giant lava formations. Very few plants have managed to survive on this island due to its harsh environment and relatively new lava flow. Enjoy a walk along the lava formations before coming to a white-coral sand beach, where abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions gather on shore.Activity - Enjoy a cool dip after exploring Sullivan Bay on foot. Grab a snorkel and discover many species of fish and other marine life in the shallow waters. Keep an eye out for turtles, rays, and large schools of colourful fish.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 5: Isabela 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. In the afternoon, explore the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike to the rim of the 10km (6 mi) wide crater of the Sierra Negra volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. Trek across the moon-like landscape of the lava fields and fumaroles, and enjoy spectacular views looking north toward Fernandina and the rest of Isabela Island. The volcano last erupted in June 2018, making it the most recent eruption of the Galápagos. This hike is 7km in total (3.5 km each way).Activity - 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.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 6: Elizabeth Bay/Urbina Bay

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. Visit Urbina Bay, located at the base of the Alcedo Volcano. Hike the trail for a chance to see land tortoises in the wild, watching for land iguanas along the way.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out by panga to explore, keeping an eye out for wildlife hiding among the mangroves. Search for marine turtles, rays, and flightless cormorants in the sheltered waters. Also spot blue-footed boobies, penguins, and pelicans feeding on the abundant marine life.Activity - Visit Urbina Bay for a unique walk among a massive marine reef that was raised out of the water in 1950 during an uplift. See “sculptures” of dried coral and other ocean formations while touring the area on foot. Urbina Bay also offers great opportunities to snorkel, as well as to see land iguanas that have astonishingly yellow skin, flightless cormorants, land tortoises, marine turtles, and rays.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 7: Tagus Cove/Punta Espinoza

Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.




Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Tagus Cove, an Isabela Island anchorage site that was popular among whalers and pirates. Tour the area on foot for spectacular views of Darwin Lake (a spherical saltwater crater), the bay, and Darwin and Wolf volcanoes. Upon landing, take the wooden stairway to the trail entrance, and follow the trail through a dry vegetation zone. Opt to continue on an ascent to a promontory made up of spatter cones (small volcanic cones) or explore the area by dinghy.Activity - Grab a mask and snorkel and witness schools of tropical fish as you navigate through the calm waters. If you're lucky, spot rockfish, sharks and seahorses.Activity - Tour a number of different trails at this not-to-be-missed landing site that’s home to some of the largest colonies of marine iguanas and sea birds. Follow the path along the beach and across lava flows for a unique opportunity to explore one of the least-visited areas of the Galápagos. Here, you will also have a chance to snorkel.Activity - One of the best snorkelling sites in the islands, here get a glimpse of marine iguanas grazing underwater, sea lions, sea turtles, rays, puffer fish and dolphins.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 8: Rábida Island/Santiago Island

Enjoy a morning panga ride in Buccaneer Cove, watch for sea lions, shorebirds, and interesting lava formations. Take an afternoon excursion to the red sand beaches of Rábida to see a lagoon and sea lion colony. Enjoy snorkelling nearby with schools of tropical fish and sea lions.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Jump into the panga and cruise alongside high cliffs and rock formations on this visit to Bucaneer Cove, which was a favourite hideout for pirates looking to stock up their boats with food and water. Spot sea lions relaxing on the beach and sea birds nesting in the cove – there’s lots to see at this site.Activity - Get up close and personal with the local marine life, sea lions and many marine birds, during this snorkel excursion through the beautiful waters of Buccaneer Cove.Activity - Arrive at a red sand beach at Rábida to explore its trails. A short trail leads to a saltwater lagoon; another trail goes past the lagoon to the interior, where the revered palo santo trees grow. (When burned, the branches of this tree give off a pleasing aroma and ward off mosquitoes.)Activity - Grab a snorkel and discover many species of fish and other marine life. Keep an eye out for white-tip sharks and sea lions.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 9: Islas Daphne/North Seymour

Sail around Daphne Island, a tiny conical island home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, and other wonderful wildlife. In the afternoon, visit North Seymour Island to look out for Blue-footed Boobies.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some downtime this morning to refresh for today's activities. Activity - Have an amazing wildlife experience visiting North Seymour Island – this island is teeming with life! Follow trails to see all the action (you may need to give way to a passing sea lion or marine iguana while walking). Depending on the season, see blue-footed booby nests where mating pairs perform their courtship dance. Head to a rocky shore to see flocks of pelicans having lunch in a dive bomb feeding frenzy, then turn inland to a large nesting site of magnificent frigatebirds. These huge, dark acrobats have two-metre (6.5 ft) wingspans, and males, with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacks, sit precariously perched in low bushes to watch over their equally large chicks.Activity - Travel to Daphne, a tiny conical island, home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, and a variety of marine life. Observe from the boat as this island is dedicated to scientific research. This island was where Dr. Peter Grant conducted a long-term study of Darwin's finches.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 10: Cerro Brujo/Kicker Rock

Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Continue to Cerro Brujo on San Cristóbal to observe sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds along the beach. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions. Here, there will be an opportunity to snorkel if you choose.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Cerro Brujo to explore its coastline, and look for wildlife on the beach, in the water, and in the air. Learn about the human and natural history of the area from the Galápagos CEO/Naturalist Guide.Activity - Snorkel the waters of peaceful Isla Lobos, amid the families of sea lions and their inquisitive pups looking to play. Spot nesting frigatebirds and the famous blue-footed boobies resting on the shore. Be sure to bring your camera to catch some snaps at this prime wildlife watching haven.Activity - Explore this tiny island for great wildlife encounters. Either by foot or by panga, view the sea and shore birds nesting and feeding. Spot a small colony of blue-footed boobies as well as two species of sea lions.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 11: Bahía Gardner/Punta Suárez

Sail in to Gardner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling site. Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galápagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including nazca and blue-footed boobies. A hike to the top of the cliff makes for spectacular photo opportunities.
Punta Suarez on the western side of Española Island (also called Hood) is spectacular.
Follow the trail through a rookery and learn the geological history of the island from the naturalist, including its dramatic volcanic features, climate, flora, and fauna.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Gardner Bay's magnificent white sandy beach and spectacular landscapes. This incredible place is home to sea lions, hood mockingbirds, Nazca boobies, waved albatross, red-billed tropic birds, lava lizards, Galapagos hawks, and blue-footed boobies. Be sure to explore the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life.Activity - Strap on your snorkel and if conditions allow, see an abundance of sea life including; young sea lions and large schools of surprisingly big tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish.Activity - Head to Punta Suárez on Española Island, the southernmost island in the Galápagos archipelago and home to several wildlife species. Hike to the top of the cliff for spectacular photo opportunities, and explore the island's untamed natural beauty.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 12: Santa Fé Island/South Plaza

Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities. Here, you will also have the opportunity to snorkel should you choose.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Santa Fé for amazing wildlife watching and snorkelling opportunities. Hike towards the cliffs along the island's northern shore to view the forest of giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia), which is home to endemic land iguanas. It is also one of the best locations to see sea turtles, sea lions, and maybe even get a glimpse of a whitetip reef shark from the panga.Activity - Visit South Plaza, one of the smallest islands in the Galápagos, which has one of the largest populations of land iguanas. Walk along a path through a cactus forest and view a combination of dry and coastal vegetation on this lively island, home to a wide range of fauna, including incredible birdlife. Spot red-billed tropicbirds and indigenous swallow-tailed gulls resting on the cliffs, and sea lions playing in the waters.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 13: Santa Cruz Island

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises and go on an excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Free time for shopping or exploration of Puerto Ayora.
In the morning, arrive in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz is the second biggest island in the Galápagos, and has the largest population. Puerto Ayora is its main town. In the afternoon, there may be the opportunity to visit the highlands and see giant land tortoises in the wild.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head to Santa Cruz’s verdant highlands. This is a perfect place to hike through the grounds and see giant tortoises in their natural environment, before savouring an included lunch.Free_time - The tiny town of Puerto Ayora offers some unique shopping opportunities and a fish market to checkout.Activity - 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.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 14: Punta Cormorant/Floreana Island

This morning, snorkel at Devil's Crown, a coral reef surrounded by an eroded volcanic crater, the perfect home for marine life. Look out for small sharks, rays and schools of tropical fish. In the afternoon, make sure you have a postcard to leave behind on a visit to Post Office Bay.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at the ‘Devil's Crown’, an old underwater volcanic cone just north of the Punta Cormorant. Spot large schools of tropical fish, rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles that make their home among the coral reef. Be sure you're a strong swimmer; the currents can be intense.Activity - Visit Post Office Bay and learn about its unique history. In the late 18th century, English whaling vessels placed a barrel here to be used as a post office. Today, the box is used mainly by tourists, who may drop off and pick up unstamped letters to be carried to far destinations. Continue the tradition – leave a letter and take one to deliver (be sure it makes it to the correct location)!Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 15: Chinese Hat/Cerro Dragón

Visit the white sand beach at Chinese Hat in the morning, before an afternoon at Cerro Dragón for an opportunity to break out the binoculars and do some excellent birdwatching.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore Chinese Hat’s beautiful landscape and view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows. Don't forget to bring your snorkel gear!Activity - Visit Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) for some prime birdwatching. Take a short walk from the beach to a hypersalinic (saltier than the ocean) lagoon frequented by pink flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other species of birds. Pass through a Palo Santo tree forest; endemic to the area, there are only 400 specimens of Scalesia trees left in the world.Transport - Yolita is an attractive 16-passenger ship boasting surprisingly spacious cabins for its size, and the large upper deck allows you to soak up as much of the Ecuadorian sun as you need.

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Day 16: Black Turtle Cove/Quito

In the early morning, explore the mangrove lagoon at Black Turtle Cove before transferring to the airport for a flight back to Quito. Enjoy a final night out on the town.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore the mangroves by panga to find rich marine wildlife between the fresh and salt waters. Keep any eye out for sting rays and sea turtles in this tranquil ecosystem. Whitetip reef sharks can also be seen gliding by.Accommodation - Hotel Hilton Colon

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Day 17: Quito

Depart at any time.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Reviews

 

Emma M.   -  Traveled, June 2024

The complete Galapagos trip is the only way I would recommend experiencing the Galapagos. It was an adventure that balanced relaxation with activities like snorkeling, hiking, and cultural experiences. The flora and fauna are abundant and humbling. The f...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/04/2024

 

Janet H.   -  Traveled, June 2024

Our tour of the Galapagos was spectacular and without a hitch. The 'CEO' was terrific both in his demeanor and his knowledge of wildlife and the history of the islands. If we ever wanted to do this tour again, G adventures would be our first ch...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/02/2024

 

Jeffrey B.   -  Traveled, June 2024

The G Adventures 17 day tour was fantastic. Everything we wanted to see and learn about related to flora, fauna, culture and geology of the Galápagos Islands occurred. The tour was a fantastic adventure!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/19/2024

 

Barbara C.   -  Traveled, June 2024

I had wanted to see the Galapagos my entire life, and G Adventures provided the perfect tour for us to experience these amazing islands. I'm so glad we did the entire 15 days and got to see so many islands and islets. It is impossible to pick a favor...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/19/2024

 

Bernice B.   -  Traveled, June 2024

Loved the trip. Frustrated with G adventures @“this is the way it is” response to every issue. I’ve been in customer relations and “I’m sorry you have to deal with. This “ and “tell me more” goes a long way. And a shrug and “as much as I’d like to help,...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/18/2024

 

Joseph T.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Excellent experience, requires some degree of fitness, mobility and sense of adventure. (Letting ocean currents carry you away while you snorkel is not for everyone.)

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/13/2024

 

Deirdre H.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Brilliant

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/12/2024

 

Steven I.   -  Traveled, September 2024

See initial comment.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/29/2024

 

Hannelore H.   -  Traveled, May 2024

It was the greatest trip of my life. Before all I enjoyed wildlife. I appreciate that soft tourism and how people care for nature.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/27/2024

 

Deborah I.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Overall experience was very good.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/23/2024

 

Michael O.   -  Traveled, April 2024

Overall, the trip to the Galapagos was outstanding. The CEO provided detailed and passionate descriptions of the unique environment and the activities highlighted it. The Yolita and its crew provided outstanding accommodations and food to complement ou...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/15/2024

 

Maria W.   -  Traveled, April 2024

Great experience. Lovely place to visit, amazing itinerary, and lovely crew on the Yolita to make it even better. Loved the food from Kevin and Aldahir, loved the chats with Daniel and David, the friendlyness of Freddy, the dinghy skills and preparations...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/13/2024

 

John M.   -  Traveled, April 2024

Absolutely brilliant.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/10/2024

 

Patricia C.   -  Traveled, April 2024

The wildlife, marine life and Galapagos environment was outstanding. The crew of the Yolita was outstanding. Again I thing G-Adventures needs to do a better job in their description of the tour to set the right expectations.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/08/2024

 

Teresa G.   -  Traveled, April 2024

The trip exceeded my expectations. Definitely a holiday of a lifetime and it will be hard to match.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/07/2024

 

Philip B.   -  Traveled, April 2024

G Adventures delivered a great experience in the Galapagos!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/07/2024

 

Evelyn T.   -  Traveled, April 2024

The 17 day Galapagos tour on the Yolita was amazing! Each island was unique and we saw a wonderful variety of land animals, birds, sea-life and landscapes. Our guide Raul was excellent and knowledgeable...I not only saw the islands and wildlife, I learne...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 04/27/2024

 

Michael R.,   -  Traveled, February 2024

It was the best natural history, photography tour that I’ve enjoyed in the last 20 years. And I’ve devoted myself to such tours. Please let me know about your future tours.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 03/08/2024

 

Lucy S.   -  Traveled, February 2024

Breathtaking Thankyou xxx

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/27/2024

 

Rosemary B.   -  Traveled, February 2024

Wonderful memories to last a lifetime

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/21/2024

 

Gertrud L.   -  Traveled, January 2024

A fun, very active and overall well organized tour.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/15/2024

 

David C.   -  Traveled, January 2024

The entire trip was organised very well, lived up to expectations and at times exceeded expectations. The CEO created and maintained a camaraderie and enthusiasm with the entire group.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/02/2024

 

Leslie T.   -  Traveled, January 2024

A very enjoyable, informative holiday.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/31/2024

 

Teresa T.   -  Traveled, January 2024

It was certainly an adventure of a life time and at times challenging. There is lots to see and learn about. The Galapagos is a magical pkace.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/30/2024

 

Colette S.  -  Traveled, January 2024

I loved it. The size of the boat, the number of guests, the full itinerary, the whole package. We all helped each other, shared the experiences. The guide was superb. We all have the most amazing photos and memories from what we saw. The guide gave us hi...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/25/2024

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