From CAD $4,647 Was CAD $6,639
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Animal lovers have the ultimate vacation ahead with this eight-day tour through the Galápagos. Aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, you'll visit islands in the south and east, observing an incredible array of rare animal species along the way. Spot marine iguanas in the lagoons of Floreana Island, reef sharks in an underwater volcanic cone, and friendly sea lions at Isla Lobos. You'll gain a whole new appreciation for Mother Nature by the end of this incredible tour.
Highlights
- See giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz
- Spot nocturnal barn owls
- Snorkel in Corona del Diablo
- Visit contrasting green and white sand beaches on Floreana Island
- See napping reef sharks at the bottom of Gardner Bay
Trip Details
Product Code: 2803
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: SEV08DA
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (5 nts)
- All meals aboard the Eden
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Highlands giant tortoises excursion (Santa Cruz)
- Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
- Isla lobos visit
- Santa Fé and South Plazas excursions
- Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
- Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo and Gardner 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 (5 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 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 $4647 (CAD $581 /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/Santa Cruz
Catch an early flight to the Galápagos and transfer to the port with your CEO and have lunch onboard the Eden. In the afternoon, visit the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat before embarking on the boat to start the adventure.
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).
The National Park charges a visitor fee of USD100, payable on arrival, which funds park maintenance and supervision in the Galápagos as well as ecological study, conservation, and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
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 - Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible wildlife.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: Floreana Island/Punta Cormorant
Visit Post Office Bay and enjoy guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, and learn about the natural history of Floreana Island. After, snorkel at Corona del Diablo.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: 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)!Activity - Visit Punta Cormorant, the only landing site on Floreana Island, and discover two amazingly different beaches: one with green sand, coloured by olivine crystals, and another with white sand particles known as 'Flour Beach'. Spend the afternoon observing flamingos and other shore birds feeding in the lagoon. Spot penguins and marine iguanas at the water’s edge.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.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: Punta Suárez/Bahía Gardner
Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit Punta Suárez, known for its amazing bird colonies and home to the waved albatross (between April and December). After lunch, visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and jump in for a snorkelling excursion.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Punta Suárez, one of most rich wildlife landing sites in the Galápagos. Be greeted by surfing young sea lions on arrival. Head to the trail to find many species of nesting sea birds, and, if lucky, see the waved albatross. Follow the path up to a cliff for great views over the ocean, and watch sea birds gliding in the wind.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 - Head to Tortuga Rock and Gardner Bay for a spectacular snorkelling experience. Spot playful young sea lions and large schools of tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish. Look for white-tipped reef sharks napping on the bottom.
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: San Cristóbal Island
Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Later, learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
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 - 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 - 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 Fé Island/South Plaza
Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas and visit an endemic Giant Cactus Forest. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities.
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 - 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 7: Santa Cruz Island/Quito
In the morning, visit the Charles Darwin Research Center before flying back to Quito. Enjoy an evening in 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 8: 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
Martin H. - Traveled, June 2024
One of the best 8 days I have ever spent!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Evan D. - Traveled, June 2024
G adventures has been incredible in the tours we have taken. Thoughtful itineraries, amazing guides, engaging experiences. Will book again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Maddie D. - Traveled, May 2024
Perfect. The overall experience was above my expectations and I’m so happy we selected this tour with G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/06/2024
Sonja K. - Traveled, May 2024
It was perfect
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Robyn C. - Traveled, April 2024
Brilliant trip - fabulous guide and crew who always tried to please and assist. Fortunately the animals were also obliging which in nature is always tricky. We saw everything:)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
Susan Z. - Traveled, March 2024
Traveling with G Adventures was a wonderful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/14/2024
Barbara B. - Traveled, February 2024
I would like to see the detail itineraries updates from 2008 to current and the subject to change can always be added. I also think when a trip,is booked it very clear that a 7 day excursion is broken down by days on the boat and days on the land.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
Sarah R. - Traveled, January 2024
Great time. Amazing crew
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/20/2024
Bradley W. - Traveled, January 2024
Our experience aboard the Eden was everything we had hoped for and more. The activities were great and the staff was friendly and very competent. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Eden and her crew.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2024
Marilyn W. - Traveled, January 2024
This was the experience of a lifetime. Our Yate Eden was perfect, with lounge chairs in the shade or in the sun, and with a lovely lounge where we received our briefing for the following days. Meals were tasty and plentiful. We have snorkelled in vari...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2024
Marcus B. - Traveled, January 2024
Our experience with G Adventures was AMAZING!!! The personal touch provided by all of the G Adventures staff create a wonderful atmosphere and our family created beautiful memories that we will never forget
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/10/2024
Patricia G. - Traveled, December 2023
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity for us and GAdventures and all of the people looking after us were amazing! I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to travel worry free!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/04/2024
Janice H. - Traveled, December 2023
Exceeded my expectations
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Inguna V. - Traveled, December 2023
A very informative, interesting and entertaining experience. The guide was very knowledgeable, with good conversational English skills. One of the best trips i have ever taken.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/18/2023
Brenda H. - Traveled, December 2023
Galapagos was on my bucket list to see the wildlife and Islands. G Adventures made a dream come true!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023
Inese E. - Traveled, November 2023
Small groups from all around the world, good activity balance, lot of knowledge of local culture and nature. Good service - tasty and healthy food, good accommodations and transportation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023
Christopher F. - Traveled, November 2023
We had so much fun! We had a jam packed itinerary made even more fun by our guide. The crew on the boat were very welcoming and incredibly friendly and the chef made delicious food every day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/06/2023
Judith G. - Traveled, November 2023
the trip was once in a life time experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
Catherine P. - Traveled, October 2023
I am a lifelong traveler. I’ve gone through many tour groups. But if all of them GA stands out. Edin boat was simple and probably could use a refresh but it was adequate. Your staff is exceptional and you think of every detail. GA made all the differenc...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2023
Mark W. - Traveled, October 2023
A really well balanced and informative trip with like minded fellow travelers. We ate very well Indeed and the size of the group and programme of the tour was perfect for seeing Galapagos intimately, sympathetically and with knowledge
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2023
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