From CAD $1,544 Was CAD $2,059
Guarantee
Small Group
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 Code: 2764
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: SEGB
Starts: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Finishes: San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical 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)
- 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 $1544 (CAD $221 /day)
Itinerary
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!
Exclusive inclusions: 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.Accommodation - Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.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).Accommodation - Hotel Iguana
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day on Isabela Island to lounge on the beach or try out some of the many optional activities available in the area.Accommodation - Hotel Iguana
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the calm bay of Concha de Perla for a snorkelling experience. Snorkel alongside up to 20 different species of bird as well as tropical fish, sea lions, and maybe even penguins.Transport - Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.Accommodation - Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
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 local place to watch the sunset. Later, choose to get your dance on!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.Activity - Enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Tijeretas, which happens to be one of the best places to search for underwater life in the Galapagos. As you move through the water be on the lookout for sea lions, rays, and marine iguanas, and sea turtles.Activity - Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the fun and lively atmosphere of San Cristóbal Island.Transport - Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.Accommodation - Casa de Laura Hotel
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Casa de Laura Hotel
Day 7: San Cristóbal Island
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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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
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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