Galapagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife

7 Days
From CAD 1,189 Was CAD 1,699
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

The Galápagos Islands aren't just all about cruising! Over a week’s time and beginning and ending right in the heart of the action (the islands, of course), you’ll stay active by snorkelling, hiking, and exploring the diverse terrain before slowing things down with wildlife exploration in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. With plenty of options to stick around after the trip’s done (or show up early for some independent adventuring beforehand), this is the perfect express trip for a most excellent Galápagos experience.

Highlights

  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Travel by public speedboats around the Galápagos Islands
  • Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2764

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SEGB

StartStarts: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador

FinishFinishes: San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador

DurationDuration: 7 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island
  • Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island)
  • Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal)
  • Concha Perla snorkelling excursion
  • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela Island)
  • Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Isabela Municipal Tax
  • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Simple hotels (6 nts).
  • 6 breakfasts

Transport

  • Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer)Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1189 (CAD 170 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Santa Cruz Island

Arrive to Galapagos before 11:00am and transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the town of Puerto Ayora. Meet the group at the hotel at 1:00pm for a guided visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station for an opportunity to see the famous tortoises up close. Get to know the group in the evening over a few drinks. Cheers to new adventures with new friends!

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Day 2: Santa Cruz Island/Isabela Island

Hop on a speedboat and head to Isabela Island. Soak up the views around you — you might even see dolphins or whales alongside the boat! After dropping your stuff at the hotel, get up close and personal with a volcano as you hike the Sierra Negra. Explore the incredible landscape and admire spectacular views from above.

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Day 3: Isabela Island

Take advantage of a full free day on Isabela Island where optional activities abound to do as much or as little as you like. Choose to take an excursion to Los Tuneles, go snorkelling at Tintoreras, take a surf lesson or just laze on the beach.

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Day 4: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

This morning enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Concha de Perla. Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the town. Later, head out to explore Puerto Ayora town, time for shopping or enjoy a bite to eat.

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Day 5: Santa Cruz Island/San Cristóbal Island

Take another speedboat to San Cristóbal Island and visit the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center near town to learn about the unique history of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the islands.. Later, go snorkelling at Tijeretas to look for wildlife like sea lions, rays and marine iguanas before wandering along the malecón to look for a place to grab a drink with friends in a local place and watch the sunset, continue on to another bar or to get your drink (and dance!) on.

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Day 6: San Cristóbal Island

The day is yours to explore San Cristóbal Island. You can opt to snorkel at epic Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos, visit the white-sand beach of Playa Mann, or La Lobería to mingle with the resident sea lions.

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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Ian W.   -  Traveled, July 2024

Again, I must reidorate my inital statement.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/19/2024

 

Stephanie H.   -  Traveled, July 2024

Good experience and good group. However, I was a little disappoint with what was "included" and I felt like I could have done almost everything very easily on my own.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/18/2024

 

David L.   -  Traveled, July 2024

Brilliant trip to a fascinating place with a very knowledgeable guide.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/15/2024

 

Hayley W.   -  Traveled, July 2024

An excellent whistle-stop tour of the Galápagos with a responsible company and brilliant guide. On this tour you will experience some of the famous wildlife on the islands, such as sea lions, sea turtles and giant tortoise. You may also see blue-footed b...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/15/2024

 

Rosalind A.   -  Traveled, July 2024

Overall ceo was great, but some of the descriptions vs the reality of what we got….not great - snorkelling and speedboats…not accurate and both felt below what I have come to expect from my two previous trips with g

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/14/2024

 

Bryan H.   -  Traveled, June 2024

The combination of our great CEO Jose and the chill group made for an unforgettable adventure in the Galapagos. I am grateful for organizations like this that can rely on local experts to guide foreigners through the ins and outs of traveling abroad. The...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/07/2024

 

Kyla Z.   -  Traveled, June 2024

This trip was incredible!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/07/2024

 

Alana L.,   -  Traveled, June 2024

One of the most memorable experiences of my life.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/06/2024

 

Anthea S.   -  Traveled, June 2024

Fantastic Trip!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/02/2024

 

Aylin H.   -  Traveled, July 2024

it was great!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/18/2024

 

Marcel F.   -  Traveled, June 2024

A really nice experience in s short time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/16/2024

 

Fabienne B.   -  Traveled, June 2024

with this tour you can see in short time the beauty of the Galapagos.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/16/2024

 

Jaeger D.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Best place for wildlife in the world, our experience was made all the more wonderful thanks to our guide

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/08/2024

 

David K.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Brilliant experience, led by a great CEO, it's encouraged me to book more trips like this!!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/06/2024

 

Tom V.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Amazing, saw so much wildlife and nature more than I thought I saw going to see.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/02/2024

 

Rachael J.   -  Traveled, May 2024

This tour was absolutely fantastic. We loved every single day and it was an incredible adventure. The activities, our guide Jose, the other guests on the tour and the scenery were all brilliant. It was an amazing week and one I was very sad to see end.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/12/2024

 

Peter J.   -  Traveled, May 2024

The Galapagos is an spectacular place and seeing all it has to offer with G Adventures was an unforgettable experience!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/12/2024

 

Olivia A.   -  Traveled, May 2024

I hope to book a tour with José as the tour guide again in the future! :) It was an incredible trip!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/12/2024

 

Karen H.   -  Traveled, April 2024

I had the best time, and I made some friends for life. I still can’t believe we got to see all this wildlife up close and personal - it still feels surreal. José was great - can’t thank him enough for this once in a lifetime experience.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 04/25/2024

 

Karen H.  -  Traveled, April 2024

I had the best time, and I made some friends for life. I still can’t believe we got to see all this wildlife up close and personal - it still feels surreal. José was great - can’t thank him enough for this once in a lifetime experience.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 04/25/2024

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