Galapagos Multisport

10 Days
From CAD 4299
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating


(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

This adventure is perfect for those who want to experience the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galápagos Islands but prefer to sleep on shore. Go ashore at the lesser-visited island of Isabela and spend your days with playful sea lions, giant manta rays, and the Galápagos giant tortoise. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time, with optional activities abound.

Highlights

  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Snorkel and swim with sea turtles and manta rays
  • Cycle around Isabela Island
  • Hike the Sierra Negra volcano
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2767

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Plane, speed boat, van, pickup truck, local bus, panga.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SEGL

StartStarts: Quito, Ecuador

FinishFinishes: Quito, Ecuador

DurationDuration: 10 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Guesthouse, Floreana Island
  • Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Highlands and wild tortoise excursion
  • Kayak and snorkel excursion
  • Snorkelling at Black Beach and Loberia (Floreana Island)
  • Biking excursion (Isabela Island)
  • Sierra Negra Volcano hike
  • Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
  • Isabela Municipal Tax
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (7 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouses (2 nts).
  • 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

  • Plane, speed boat, van, pickup truck, local bus, panga.

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 4299 (CAD 430 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Quito

Arrive at any time.
Located 2850m (9348ft) above sea level, the Ecuadorian capital of Quito enjoys a wonderful spring-like climate, despite the fact that it is only 22km (14 mi) south of the Equator.

On a clear day, several snow-capped volcanoes, including nearby Pichincha, are visible from the centre of this city nestled in a mountain-flanked valley. Add a rich history and a well-preserved colonial district to its beautiful location, and you can begin to understand why Quito appeals to thousands of tourists every year.

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Day 2: Quito/Santa Cruz Island

Catch an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. On arrival, head up to the highlands of Santa Cruz for lunch on your own, and to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat before continuing to Puerto Ayora.
Fly to Santa Cruz. Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to observe the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. From this elevation, the panoramic views of the other islands are stunning.

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Day 3: Santa Cruz Island

Walk from Puerto Ayora along a 2.5 km raised causeway to the stunning white sand and beach of Tortuga Bay for a kayak excursion with time for snorkelling and swimming before returning to town for lunch. In the afternoon visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Inaugurated in 1964 and based in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the Charles Darwin Research Station is the one place where visitors can easily see the famous Galapagos tortoises, which can live up to two hundred years. This is a great opportunity to observe many species of tortoises and land iguanas in captivity, brought back from the brink of extinction.

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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island/Floreana Island

Spend a free morning enjoying Santa Cruz, before crossing by speedboat to Floreana Island. Get settled at the G Adventures-supported community guesthouse and opt to swim or snorkel at Black Beach.
After a free morning, depart Santa Cruz and head to Floreana Island. Keep an eye out for dolphins and the magnificent albatross along the way. Opt for an introduction to snorkelling directly off Black Beach on the island.

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Day 5: Floreana Island

In the morning, head on a visit to Loberia, where there are opportunities to swim and snorkel. Opt to explore the area around Black Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the seldom visited highlands of Floreana.
Walk along the black sand beach to Loberia to enjoy beach snorkelling or swimming. Please be sure you are a comfortable swimmer. The water here can be rough and the currents are strong.

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Day 6: Floreana Island/Isabela Island

Travel to Isabela Island. Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano to see the second-largest crater in the world and enjoy a downhill bike excursion. Once back in town, opt to take surfing lessons on the nearby beach.
Take a morning speedboat journey to Isabela Island. Enjoy a full day on Isabela Island that includes a trek up the Sierra Negra Volcano—one of the most active volcanoes in Galápagos—boasting the second largest crater in the world. Hike to the summit to experience a birds-eye view of the magical landscape.

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Day 7: Isabela Island

Spend a free morning trying the optional activities in the area. Maybe hit the waves for surf lessons on the nearby beach. Then, enjoy a kayak and snorkel excursion near Tintoreras.
Visit Tintoreras to kayak and observe the whitetip reef sharks found swimming in the channels between the rocks. Get a close-up view of pelicans, frigatebirds, and diving blue-footed boobies. Watch for manta rays and rare Galápagos penguins, of which only 800 pairs exist

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Day 8: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

This morning stop by the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre before traveling back to the island of Santa Cruz. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Santa Cruz.
Around midday, set sail for Santa Cruz Island and dock at the town of Puerto Ayora. After a late hotel check-in, enjoy free time to explore this bustling little town and sample some of the local restaurants and bars, or maybe do some souvenir shopping in one of the many shops.

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Day 9: Santa Cruz Island/Quito

Transfer across Santa Cruz Island to Baltra. Fly back to Quito.
After a transfer over the island of Santa Cruz, arrive at Baltra Island for the return flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the hotel for one last night on the town. Our representative in Quito will be able to advise on and help with some of the many day tours available in and around Quito.

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Day 10: Quito

Depart at any time.

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

 

Brent P.   -  Traveled, June 2024

Our guide Karina is the most important part of the trip. Without a good guide we have nothing, please make sure to take good care of her she is a true leader.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/09/2024

 

Heather C.   -  Traveled, June 2024

The multi-sport Galapagos tour was excellent. We had a super guide and a nice small group. Kayaking and snorkeling were highlights of the trip.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/10/2024

 

Stephanie S.   -  Traveled, June 2024

We loved our Galapagos trip. Going to Floriano was such a treat. We would’ve liked a little more variety of activities, however, we did enjoy the itinerary of this trip. We found that going to see more than when breeding centre was a bit redundant and we...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/09/2024

 

Cicily R.   -  Traveled, June 2024

It was a very good experience and I would recommend this tour to anyone who is active and adventurous

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/02/2024

 

Eva W.   -  Traveled, June 2024

One of my most wonderful holidays! Thanks a lot!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/01/2024

 

Susan M.   -  Traveled, June 2024

This was my first tour with Gadventures and it completely exceeded my expectations. As a solo traveler, I was connected with others who love adventure and to travel and I made great friends on the tour. Our guide was outstanding - knowledgeable, comm...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/28/2024

 

Charles R.,   -  Traveled, June 2024

The CEO made this an above and beyond experience

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/26/2024

 

Darla F.   -  Traveled, June 2024

This was an awesome tour of the Galapagos! Every day would say it couldn’t get any better—and then it did!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/26/2024

 

Stacey R.   -  Traveled, June 2024

Overall experience was great. Our tour leader, Gustavo, went above and beyond to make our tour exceptional. My fellow G adventures travel companions were also phenomenal, which made our adventure that much better. All of the group members were able to...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/25/2024

 

Jennifer D.,   -  Traveled, June 2024

Animals were amazing. Islands were amazing. Not Floreana tho :( could use flights to and from canada. I got stuck in Columbia for two days

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/18/2024

 

Gregory N.   -  Traveled, June 2024

An amazing tour, the wildlife is beautiful. Would recommend to anyone interested in nature. I would have love to spent more time to do other activities such as scuba-diving

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/17/2024

 

Dabeiba D.   -  Traveled, June 2024

Our CEO Gustavo Tamayo made this trip! He made sure we made the most of part of this adventure and really help to build community within the group. He helped to make this an amazing experience! Also, the itinerary was great, well organized, and I felt it...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/12/2024

 

Annalise B.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Best decision of the year…. Maybe a decade … of how to spend my money for exoerience and travel destinations

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/11/2024

 

Christina C.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Excellent similarly-spirited company. Exceptional guidance and handheld insights into the environment and community. Outstanding access to wildlife. And an experience packed to the brim of rich memories.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/11/2024

 

Heidi R.   -  Traveled, May 2024

Overall had an excellent experience. I have traveled solo across all seven continents, but traveling with G Adventures took all the work and stress of planning out of it. It was also wonderful to meet another group of travelers, and to have a dedicated C...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/03/2024

 

Cynthia M.  -  Traveled, May 2024

Great adventure met some great people and a place that everyone should see in their lifetime

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/29/2024

 

Emily N.  -  Traveled, May 2024

May 28 Really good trip, so smoothly ran and great activities, felt like got an experience of the islands that suited me brilliantly!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/28/2024

 

Nadiya C.  -  Traveled, May 2024

An unforgettable trip of my life!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/28/2024

 

Lucy T.  -  Traveled, May 2024

This was the most magical way to see 3 islands in the Galapagos! Staying on land really gave us the opportunity to wander and see wildlife in any downtime and support the locals by buying food and drinks! 10/10

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/28/2024

 

Jill L.  -  Traveled, May 2024

My son and I were very fortunate to meet seven wonderful people (from various places like Australia, Wales, Scotland, England) across this great planet. We gelled as a group and were very supportive of one another. We never had any issues with keeping u...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/28/2024

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