south-america·Multi-day tour·6 days
6-Day Galapagos Island Hopper Tour from Quito: Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island and San Cristobal Island
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Age allowed: 18-35
• Wonderful Travel: 6 days, 1 country
• Meal Inclusions: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
• Charming Attractions: The one that lifts the lid on the magic & mystery of the glorious Galapagos
• Wonderful Travel: 6 days, 1 country
• Meal Inclusions: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
• Charming Attractions: The one that lifts the lid on the magic & mystery of the glorious Galapagos
6 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Quito - Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island
Welcome to Ecuador! Today we're taking to the skies, bound for the glorious Galapagos Islands. Excited much? You should be. On arrival we'll appease our rumbling stomachs with some munch.
Giant tortoises roaming their natural surroundings and incredible old lava tunnels will welcome us onto the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, we'll take to the ocean and make tracks to our home for the night - the impossibly glorious Isabela Island, where we'll sleep amidst the spellbinding beauty of the Galapagos National Park.
The inspiration behind Charles Darwin's 'Origin of Species', Isabela Island is home to wildlife you won't find anywhere else in the world. Picture the scene - sandy streets, palm trees, crystal waters and seal pups playing - can it really get any more perfect? Soak it all in, as it's home for the next little while.
Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel La Gran Tortuga - 2
Day 2 — Isabela Island
Well good morning paradise. The ocean is calling, and who are we to resist her? Our wildlife kayaking adventure will see us taking to the seas with beady eyes on the lookout for green sea turtles.Isabela Island
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Isamar Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island
We'll wake up hungry for the day this morning (that's what island life does to you), and for good reason - Santa Cruz is on the horizon.
After settling in to the Santa Cruz way of life, we'll stroll down to the beach and the cosy Tortuga Bay. Wildlife fanatics will be in their element - the island is known for sharks, rays, turtles, great blue herons, and even blue footed boobies. Spend your time sunbaking next to a marine iguana, or roam the streets stopping off in cute cafes for fresh juice pit stops.Isabela Island
Santa Cruz Island
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Silberstein - 4
Day 4 — Santa Cruz Island - San Cristobal Island
Back on our boat we'll set sail for San Cristobal, keeping our eyes peeled for cute bathing sea lions (we won't have to look too hard - they're literally everywhere). Four extinct volcanoes sit across the island creating scenic highlands that are best experienced by bike - mainly cruising downhill, you'll be happy to know. The tiny town of El Progreso will add a splash of colour to our journey, and we'll also cross five different vegetation zones before arriving at our seaside destination - La Loberia beach.
Santa Cruz Island
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Galapagos Planet - 5
Day 5 — San Cristobal Island
It's our last day soaking up the natural beauty of the Galapagos, and what a day we've got planned. Bird-watching will kick us off, followed by a cruise to the 143-metre Kicker Rock - a natural phenomenon that protrudes from the ocean and is one of the greatest icons of the area. Our Local Guide will give us the low-down on the wildlife - both above and below the water - that surrounds the rock, then we'll jump in and explore for ourselves. Keep a look out for chocolate chip starfish and a Galapagos Shark or two, but remember the golden rule - keep those toes off the coral, as you can do serious damage to the delicate eco-system. Back on board, we'll make tracks for Puerto Grande beach. Here, we'll eat lunch on board and enjoy a final afternoon of Galapagos fun, before rounding off the day with a feat to end all feasts. WHAT A DAY.
Kicker Rock
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Galapagos Planet - 6
Day 6 — San Cristobal Island - Quito
There's time to relax this morning & take in the beauty of the island before heading back to the mainland where your trip ends on arrival.
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Accommodation: 5-night Hotel Accommodation
- Included Experience:
- Day 1: Fly into Baltra Island
- Day 1: Take a boat to Isabela Island
- Day 1: Meet the famous giant tortoises
- Day 1: Hike through the Lava tunnels
- Day 2: Snorkel around Galápagos
- Day 2: Kayak with local wildlife
- Day 2: Visit a Tortoise Breeding Center
- Day 3: Explore mythical Tortuga Bay
- Day 3: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Day 4: Hang with the notorious sea lions
- Day 5: Explore Kicker Rock
- Day 5: Visit a private beach
- Day 6: Included flight to Quito - Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
- Team: Expert Trip Manager, Driver Team, Local Guides
- Transport: Mini-Van, Planes, Local Ferry
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 3–9 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 9 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 10–23 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 23 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 24–61 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 24 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Air ticket (either before/after trip or included within trip): $75.00/person plus airline charges.
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
•Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
•Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
- Day 1: Trip starts in Quito at 05:00. Guests to arrive into Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). The kick-start meeting starts at 06:00. It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in Quito.
- Day 6: Trip ends in Quito at 18:00. Guests to depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). It is not recommended to book flights prior to 20:00 on the last day of the trip.
- Transfer: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through the local operator. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.
- Galapagos Islands: There is a compulsory entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park of approximately USD$200, a USD$20 INGALA fee, a USD$3 Santa Cruz fee, and a USD$10 Isabela Island tax to be paid upon arrival. Fees are per traveler and subject to change.
- Internal flight: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 suitcase per guest (maximum of 33lbs/15Kg) and 1 piece of hand luggage per guest.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense. Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries. Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
- Why only 18-35?
- Focusing on 18-35 years old allows us to tailor a dramatically more powerful travel experience and an itinerary so fun it feels like all of your best Friday nights combined.
- Tailoring to select ages brings together like minded, likeable people, and allows us to use Social Travel planning to build great groups of people so fast you'll wonder if you've been friends forever. - Do I need to purchase travel insurance for this trip?
- Yes! It's a requirement of traveling with the local operator that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It's also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you'll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies). - What are the luggage restrictions?
- This one depends on the destination and trip you're traveling on. Read your travel documentation carefully to understand luggage allowances for your specific trip.
- Our typical luggage allowances:
* For our European, North American, Australian and New Zealand trips, luggage is restricted to one decent sized, suitcase, approximately 29” × 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the transport with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing vehicles tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage.
* For Latin America, Asia & other regions which have internal flights included in the itinerary, luggage weight restrictions must be within the restriction of the given airlines you're traveling on. It's up to you to ensure you keep within these measurements and weight restrictions, so please check this out before you travel as excess baggage fees will be at your own cost.
- Some trips have specific luggage requirements, such as sailing, trekking and some camping trips - you will have this information sent to you in your pre-trip documents should this apply.
- For our train trips please note you must be able to carry your own bags on this trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, pack wisely.
- On European ski trips and New Zealand trips with a ski option you have the option to bring one pair of skis and ski boots or snowboard. - Are flights included in the cost of the trip?
- International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately.
- Any flights you take during the trip are included in the cost of your trip. Particularly in regions like Asia, Australia or South America, we use planes to get you from A-to-B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included. - What type of accommodations do you stay in?
- We have a whole mix of accommodations styles on our trips, depending on the destination and the travel style you have chosen. With us, you can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau.
- All accommodations used by the local operator has been vetted and determined by standard of the Travel Style it is associated with.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
* Age restriction: 18-35 years old.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
* Age restriction: 18-35 years old.
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