From CAD $4,655 Was CAD $5,819
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
See nature documentaries and animal biology textbooks come to life on this seven-day sailing trip around the Galápagos' north and central islands. On this unique territory, you'll spot some of the rarest, most treasured animal species on the globe. See red-footed boobies at El Barranco (one of two locations to spot the bird), snorkel around underwater craters to witness incredible marine life, and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to spot giant Galápagos tortoises. Your journey is hosted aboard the Eden, equipped with amenities that have your comfort and exploratory spirit in mind.
Highlights
- Spot Sally Lightfoot crabs on Bachas beach
- Marvel at birds gathering along Darwin Bay
- Daily opportunities for snorkelling swimming and incredible wildlife encounters except for first and last day
- Visit El Barranco (one of two locations to see red-footed boobies)
- Walk along volcanic formations on Bartolomé Island
- See giant Galápagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station
Trip Details
Product Code: 2798
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), van, panga, private bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
River Cruising, Budget
Supplier Code: SEV07DA
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (4 nts)
- All meals aboard the Eden
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Excursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)
- Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
- Snorkelling at Darwin Bay and Sullivan Bay
- Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Eden in twin-share (bunks, upper deck), twin-share (lower berths), or double cabins (4 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), 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 $4655 (CAD $665 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive inclusions: 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: Quito/Baltra Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to observe Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea lions, and the occasional flamingo.
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 - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
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. You will have the opportunity to snorkel today.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: 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 - 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 "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 - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
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. Here, you will have the opportunity to snorkel should you choose.
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.Transport - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 5: Black Turtle Cove/Cerro Dragón
Search for marine life in the mangroves at Black Turtle Cove by panga, after, spot a variety of birdlife at Cerro Dragón.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
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.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 - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Disembark in Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises. Fly back to Quito.
Meals included: Breakfast
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.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Hilton Colon
Day 7: 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
Jennie S. - Traveled, May 2024
Overall, it was a dream vacation. The Galapagos are a very special place and I feel so fortunate to have experienced some of it. I also enjoyed the optional city tour of Quito and especially the trip to the equator museum. The only unfortunate part was t...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
David O. - Traveled, March 2024
It was a trip of the lifetime to explore these remarkable islands with local experts who truly love them. Their knowledge and hospitality were way beyond expectation. In a way, I'm glad we chose the 7 day tour, now we have reason to go back and explo...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2024
Nicola F. - Traveled, March 2024
I will be back
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Idris G. - Traveled, March 2024
Fantastic trip. An excellent team in an incredible environment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Mark F. - Traveled, March 2024
We would love to come back in the future and see the places that we did not see this time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Natalie S. - Traveled, March 2024
Outstanding wildlife experience, bird and marine life so close and not bothered we were visiting their habitat.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Stuart T. - Traveled, March 2024
Fantastic experience all round with great people, accommodation and wildlife experience. Would recommend to others.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Keith S. - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent experience, the Eden is comfortable with an exceptional crew however you do need to get WIFI for the boat.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Roland C. - Traveled, February 2024
Being able to see such a large variety of wildlife, in some cases, up close, in a short time frame was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
Nicole W. - Traveled, January 2024
One highlight after another.. I'd say it was the best way of experiencing the Galapagos
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/08/2024
Alixe D. - Traveled, December 2023
The CEO and crew of the Eden made our trip comfortable and fun, and the itinerary had a good variety of options for everyone's interests.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/13/2024
Debra W. - Traveled, December 2023
My first G tour - Quito city tour and one week in the islands. The experience was packed with information, adventure, fun. The intro to Ecuador and the Galapagos was exceptional, lasting memories.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/11/2024
Marian H. - Traveled, December 2023
GAdventures made the trip easy, interesting and fun. The accommodations, food, activities were all excellent. It was worry free travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/10/2024
Sage C. - Traveled, October 2023
Our trip to the Galapagos really did feel like the trip of a lifetime. I will be envisioning the sunsets and volcanic islands on the horizon from the decks of Yate Eden often. At different times the trip was both tranquil and inspiring. The Galapagos are...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/03/2024
Lisa R. - Traveled, October 2024
Great trip. Good accommodations for vegetarian meals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2024
Erin Y. - Traveled, September 2024
I had an excellent experience on my first G Adventures trip to the Galapagos Islands. The itinerary was jam packed with activities, yet provided ample down time for rest and relaxation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2024
Lauren W. - Traveled, September 2024
Activities created to reveal the marvel of the Galapagos and creating life-time friends with like-minded travelers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2024
Karen B. - Traveled, August 2024
The Galapagos is beautiful on its own & that was enhanced by the knowledgeable G Adventures personnel!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2024
Karen B. - Traveled, August 2024
The Galapagos is beautiful on its own & that was enhanced by the knowledgeable G Adventures personnel!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2024
Adam A. - Traveled, August 2024
Great short trip around the Galápagos Islands very informative and a great group of people, crew and guides
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
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