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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
After seven nights cruising the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita, you won’t want to leave. Travelling between the central, southern and eastern islands, expect days full of activities you really can’t experience anywhere else. Share the beautiful white-sand beaches with sea lions, iguanas, and 100-year-old tortoises, hike Punta Pitt and try to find all three distinct species of booby, then take a trip to the Devil's Crown, a snorkeller’s paradise. Before you leave, make sure to make a stop at Post Office Bay to drop off a post card, or maybe even bring one home with you.
Highlights
- Seven nights cruising in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita
- Explore the beautiful central
- South and east Islands to see iguanas and sea lions
- Relax on the white sandy beaches
- Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at the ‘Devil's Crown’
- Visit Post Office Bay and Cerro Dragón for some excellent birdwatching
- Snorkel with the local wildlife
Trip Details
Product Code: 2823
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), van, panga, private bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
River Cruising, Budget
Supplier Code: SEV10YB
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Arrival transfer
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita (7 nts)
- All meals aboard the Yolita
- Spot frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies (North Seymour Island)
- Snorkelling at Isla Lobos, Gardner Bay and Corona del Diablo
- Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
- Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
- Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
- Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (7 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 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 $7711 (CAD $771 /day)
Itinerary
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
Day 2: North Seymour Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. In the afternoon, visit North Seymour Island to look out for blue-footed boobies.
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 - 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.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.
Day 3: 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.
Day 4: 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.
Day 5: 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.
Day 6: 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.
Day 7: 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.
Day 8: 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.
Day 9: 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
Day 10: Quito
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Chia-Wen L. - Traveled, June 2024
Best trip ever! Everyone and everything was just beautiful. Incredible crew with big hearts and accommodating all needs!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Dale B. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a bucket list trip with new adventures every day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Colleen S. - Traveled, June 2024
G Adventures is my absolute 'go to'. Meant for travelers. Dream trips and experiences with such cultural integration!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Janet B. - Traveled, June 2024
An amazing experience! Perfectly organized which allowed us to see the best of the best in the Galapagos. From Snorkelling with turtles, sea lions, sharks and oh, so much more. Land visits to the islands to explore and learn. Our guide was knowledgeable ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Cara H. - Traveled, June 2024
Amazing CEO and boat crew make this trip run like clockwork which ensures you see as much nature as possible.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Maria W. - Traveled, May 2024
Excellent tour , great wildlife experiences and always looked after from start to finish ,
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Helen T. - Traveled, May 2024
A bucket list experience!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
Michael E. - Traveled, May 2024
A truly unique opportunity to see close-up and learn from an experienced and knowledgeable guide about the Gapapagos wildlife and environment, both on land and under water.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Anita L. - Traveled, April 2024
Everything was perfect!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/09/2024
Susan A. - Traveled, April 2024
On my Iconic Peru trip(following the Galapagos trip) I recommended the GAdventures Galapagos trip to everyone I could. I love that GAdventures hires Local Guides and CEO's. This was my first booking with GAdventures which was highly recommended by ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Kathleen B. - Traveled, April 2024
Itinerary, guide, staff on the boat made for a fabulous trip. The itinerary was varied and we got to see so much wildlife. We felt safe snorkelling, with pangas always at the ready to rescue if needed. Food was good and always filling. Everything was pun...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/23/2024
Rhonda M. - Traveled, March 2024
For me, my trip to the Galápagos Islands was a trip of a lifetime. I loved the nature and the importance placed on the health of the environment. Oswaldo emphasized the importance of maintaining this ecological paradise.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/10/2024
Jane G. - Traveled, March 2024
Amazing vacation…Great location…great service and great fun with our fellow travellers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Robert C. - Traveled, March 2024
very memorable trip, very well led and looked after by the crew. we were lucky to have a really good group of fellow travellers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2024
Marucia G. - Traveled, March 2024
Good program of activities at the right pace.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2024
Andrea K. - Traveled, March 2024
I have always dreamed of going to the Galapagos and this trip went beyond my expectations. A great experience that I will forever cherish.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2024
Kimberley N. - Traveled, March 2024
Very good experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/12/2024
Angus L. - Traveled, March 2024
This Galapagos tour exceeded our expectations. We loved every second of it and a large part of that was down to all GA staff. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/12/2024
Danielle D. - Traveled, February 2024
An adventure-filled tour with the right balance of snorkeling, hiking, and trekking that will have you on your toes ready for more
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Hendrik B. - Traveled, February 2024
One of the best experiences in my life! Thank you so much
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/04/2024
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