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Small Group
Average
Rating
(24 reviews)
Experience Overview
Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this 8-day tour that hits the central, and west islands of the Galápagos. Along the way, you'll have plenty of time to spot and snap photos of giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz, Darwin's famed finches in Punta Moreno, and flightless cormorants on Fernandina. Do it all aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, outfitted with your comfort in mind.
Highlights
- Spot colonies of blue-footed boobies
- Watch manta rays and whitetip reef sharks swim in Tintoreras
- Take in views over saltwater craters and volcanoes on Isabela Island
Trip Details
Product Code: 2806
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: SEV08DB
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
- Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
- Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
- Visit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)
- Snorkelling at Puerto Egas and North Seymour
- 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 $5071 (CAD $634 /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 (Deluxe)
Day 2: Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to Puerto Ayora and board the Eden. Spend the afternoon in the highlands seeing giant tortoises in the wild.
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 Santa Cruz’s verdant highlands. This is a perfect place to hike through the grounds and see giant tortoises in their natural environment, before savouring an included lunch.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: Isabela Island
Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano. In the afternoon, visit the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: 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).Activity - Walk through the town’s wetlands to visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. With the giant tortoise on its way to extinction in the late 1950s, this program was established to protect these noble creatures.Activity - Spend some time exploring Isabela's natural attractions. Enjoy a walk to the largest coastal lagoon in the Galápagos, also a principal breeding ground for flamingos. Make stops along the way at a lookout point, and to visit natural pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps. Also stop along the way at the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre to see how these fascinating creatures are hatched, cared for and released into the wild in the ongoing efforts to protect the species.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: Isabela Island
Pay a morning visit to Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands. Don't forget your snorkels! In the afternoon, visit Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Punta Moreno and explore its interesting landscape, which is home to black lava flows and a unique system of brackish lagoons that draw in a wide range of wildlife. Spot Darwin’s finches, Galápagos doves, penguins, and more! Be sure to bring your camera for shots of the island’s amazing scenery, and your snorkel to experience a different point of view. Punta Moreno boasts a panoramic viewpoint of three of Isabela’s imposing volcanoes: Alcedo, Sierra Negra, and Cerro Azul.Activity - Head out by panga to explore, keeping an eye out for wildlife hiding among the mangroves. Search for marine turtles, rays, and flightless cormorants in the sheltered waters. Also spot blue-footed boobies, penguins, and pelicans feeding on the abundant marine life.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: Tagus Cove/Fernandina Island
Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands, where you will have an opportunity to snorkel. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Tagus Cove, an Isabela Island anchorage site that was popular among whalers and pirates. Tour the area on foot for spectacular views of Darwin Lake (a spherical saltwater crater), the bay, and Darwin and Wolf volcanoes. Upon landing, take the wooden stairway to the trail entrance, and follow the trail through a dry vegetation zone. Opt to continue on an ascent to a promontory made up of spatter cones (small volcanic cones) or explore the area by dinghy.Activity - Tour a number of different trails at this not-to-be-missed landing site that’s home to some of the largest colonies of marine iguanas and sea birds. Follow the path along the beach and across lava flows for a unique opportunity to explore one of the least-visited areas of the Galápagos. Here, you will also have a chance to snorkel.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: Puerto Egas/Rábida Island
On a morning excursion to Puerto Egas, walk on a dark sand beach studded with rock formations and tidal pools. Take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters and snorkel around, searching for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Later, visit Rábida Island for a visit to a saltwater lagoon and sea lion colony.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore the spectacular shoreline of Puerto Egas, also known as James Bay. Spot a great number of shore birds and reptiles – the beach area is home to a plethora of wildlife.Activity - Grab a snorkel and jump into the water right off the beach to explore Puerto Egas' interesting underwater world. Keep your eyes peeled for rays, turtles, and reef sharks while snorkelling. After, visit the large tidal pool area – marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs are everywhere.Activity - Arrive at a red sand beach at Rábida to explore its trails. A short trail leads to a saltwater lagoon; another trail goes past the lagoon to the interior, where the revered palo santo trees grow. (When burned, the branches of this tree give off a pleasing aroma and ward off mosquitoes.)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
Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Have an amazing wildlife experience visiting North Seymour Island – this island is teeming with life! Follow trails to see all the action (you may need to give way to a passing sea lion or marine iguana while walking). Depending on the season, see blue-footed booby nests where mating pairs perform their courtship dance. Head to a rocky shore to see flocks of pelicans having lunch in a dive bomb feeding frenzy, then turn inland to a large nesting site of magnificent frigatebirds. These huge, dark acrobats have two-metre (6.5 ft) wingspans, and males, with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacks, sit precariously perched in low bushes to watch over their equally large chicks.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 (Deluxe)
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
Jeffrey S. - Traveled, January 2024
Th9is was an excellent, well organized trip with a very knowledgeable guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/11/2024
Lisa S. - Traveled, January 2024
Nice way to experience the Galápagos Islands with like minded people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/09/2024
Maura K. - Traveled, December 2023
It is a once in a lifetime experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Linda P. - Traveled, December 2023
The to/from Galapagos part (Day 1-2 and 7-8) is cumbersome. Lots of hoops. The Galapagos experience itself exceeded expectations. The sleeping quarters were fitting. The food was out of sight: fresh fruits and veggies. Very healthy eating. Such variety. ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/27/2023
Stuart T. - Traveled, December 2023
Iconic, once in a lifetime experience. Well organised and packed with activities. We are so glad we included this trip in our itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/27/2023
Martin S. - Traveled, June 2024
the staff of eden were all amazing and such an organised and happy group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Boris P. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a good trip altogether. This time I brought my wife with me and she was happy. :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Gary W. - Traveled, May 2024
The experience was excellent overall, although we did not see all of the wildlife that we were hoping to.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Glynis W. - Traveled, May 2024
An amazing experience on a unique archipelago
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2024
Laura B. - Traveled, May 2024
Brilliant experience - loads of help from g adventures to facilitate the travel we did, loads of different opportunities to see flora and fauna and a brilliant staff team
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Stefanie T. - Traveled, April 2024
Unforgettable, everlasting
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2024
Karl H. - Traveled, April 2024
Amazing tour on a boat with great nature, animals, birds, snorkeling, food.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2024
Stefanie T. - Traveled, April 2024
Unforgettable, everlasting
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2024
Jane P. - Traveled, April 2024
Amazing life experience with memories that will last a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2024
Wayne P. - Traveled, April 2024
Everything on my Galapagos list got checked off and then some !!! Food on the Eden was excellent, I don't know how one chef in such a small kitchen could make so many great meals. Crew and other guests made for a great experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/18/2024
Brenda O. - Traveled, April 2024
After not knowing a lot about the Galapagos Islands before I left, I feel very confident to tell family and friends all about it. Everything went very smoothly. I couldn't get over how well we ate. The meals were like from a gourmet restaurant. We h...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/18/2024
Susan P. - Traveled, March 2024
Great way to see the Galápagos. Traveling with our friends made the holiday very special
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Catherine H. - Traveled, March 2024
Visiting the Galapagos Island was like swimming in an aquarium and being in a different National Geographic magazine everyday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2024
Steven H. - Traveled, March 2024
If you love nature in all aspects, a visit to the Galapagos will give you everything and more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/19/2024
Daniel V. - Traveled, February 2024
Outstanding experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2024
John G. - Traveled, January 2024
A very nice trip but as a said, it would be better if you have a possibility to swim from the boat time to time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/01/2024
Simone J. - Traveled, January 2024
If you want to really get to know the country and its people, G-Adventure is a great option.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/29/2024
Michael D. - Traveled, January 2024
An amazing, life-changing experience that exceeded all of my expectations!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/14/2024
Beth R. - Traveled, January 2024
Amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/13/2024
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