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Experience Overview
For those looking to spend more time in the Galápagos, this 17-day itinerary includes visits to several islands and loads of opportunities to observe unique wildlife. From colonies of marine iguanas, to blue-footed boobie nesting sites and the coolest acting giant tortoises in the Western Hemisphere, the Galápagos are so much more than a collection of islands; they're a lesson in evolution itself (and a fun one, at that!).
Highlights
- 14 nights cruising in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita
- Explore the lesser visited islands of Isabela and Genovesa to see massive bird colonies and impressive volcanoes
- Relax on the white-sand beaches
- Hike to the top of the Sierra Negra volcano the most recently active volcano in the Galápagos
- Go snorkelling with sea lions and search for turtles and rays.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2826
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), van, panga, private bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SEV17YA
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 17 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Arrival transfer
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita (14 nts)
- All meals aboard the Yolita
- Excursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)
- Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
- Sierra Negra Hike (Isabela Island)
- Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
- Spot frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies (North Seymour Island)
- Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo, Isla Lobos and Gardner Bay
- Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
- Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
- Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits while aboard the Yolita
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (14 nts).
- 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport
- Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), 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 13461 (CAD 792 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. A G Adventures representative will greet you at the hotel and brief the group on the various aspects of the tour.
Day 2: Mariscal Sucre International Airport/Seymour Airport
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to see Sally Lightfoot crabs, flamingos and marine iguanas.
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.
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.
Day 5: Isabela Island
Early landing in the small town of Puerto Villamil before beginning the hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. In the afternoon, explore the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Day 6: Elizabeth Bay/Urbina Bay
Pay a morning visit to 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. Visit Urbina Bay, located at the base of the Alcedo Volcano. Hike the trail for a chance to see land tortoises in the wild, watching for land iguanas along the way.
Day 7: Tagus Cove/Punta Espinoza
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. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.
Day 8: Rábida Island/Santiago Island
Enjoy a morning panga ride in Buccaneer Cove, watch for sea lions, shorebirds, and interesting lava formations. Take an afternoon excursion to the red sand beaches of Rábida to see a lagoon and sea lion colony. Enjoy snorkelling nearby with schools of tropical fish and sea lions.
Day 9: Islas Daphne/North Seymour
Sail around Daphne Island, a tiny conical island home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, and other wonderful wildlife. In the afternoon, visit North Seymour Island to look out for Blue-footed Boobies.
Day 10: Cerro Brujo/Kicker Rock
Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Continue to Cerro Brujo on San Cristóbal to observe sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds along the beach. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.
Day 11: Bahía Gardner/Punta Suárez
Sail in to Gardner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling site. Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galápagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including nazca and blue-footed boobies. A hike to the top of the cliff makes for spectacular photo opportunities.
Punta Suarez on the western side of Española Island (also called Hood) is spectacular.
Follow the trail through a rookery and learn the geological history of the island from the naturalist, including its dramatic volcanic features, climate, flora, and fauna.
Day 12: Santa Fé Island/South Plaza
Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities.
Day 13: Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises and go on an excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Free time for shopping or exploration of Puerto Ayora.
In the morning, arrive in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz is the second biggest island in the Galápagos, and has the largest population. Puerto Ayora is its main town. In the afternoon, there may be the opportunity to visit the highlands and see giant land tortoises in the wild.
Day 14: Punta Cormorant/Floreana Island
This morning, snorkel at Devil's Crown, a coral reef surrounded by an eroded volcanic crater, the perfect home for marine life. Look out for small sharks, rays and schools of tropical fish. In the afternoon, make sure you have a postcard to leave behind on a visit to Post Office Bay.
Day 15: Chinese Hat/Cerro Dragón
Visit the white sand beach at Chinese Hat in the morning, before an afternoon at Cerro Dragón for an opportunity to break out the binoculars and do some excellent birdwatching.
Day 16: Black Turtle Cove/Quito
In the early morning, explore the mangrove lagoon at Black Turtle Cove before transferring to the airport for a flight back to Quito. Enjoy a final night out on the town.
Day 17: Quito
Depart at any time.
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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
Emma M. - Traveled, June 2024
The complete Galapagos trip is the only way I would recommend experiencing the Galapagos. It was an adventure that balanced relaxation with activities like snorkeling, hiking, and cultural experiences. The flora and fauna are abundant and humbling. The f...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Janet H. - Traveled, June 2024
Our tour of the Galapagos was spectacular and without a hitch. The 'CEO' was terrific both in his demeanor and his knowledge of wildlife and the history of the islands. If we ever wanted to do this tour again, G adventures would be our first ch...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Jeffrey B. - Traveled, June 2024
The G Adventures 17 day tour was fantastic. Everything we wanted to see and learn about related to flora, fauna, culture and geology of the Galápagos Islands occurred. The tour was a fantastic adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Barbara C. - Traveled, June 2024
I had wanted to see the Galapagos my entire life, and G Adventures provided the perfect tour for us to experience these amazing islands. I'm so glad we did the entire 15 days and got to see so many islands and islets. It is impossible to pick a favor...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Bernice B. - Traveled, June 2024
Loved the trip. Frustrated with G adventures @“this is the way it is” response to every issue. I’ve been in customer relations and “I’m sorry you have to deal with. This “ and “tell me more” goes a long way. And a shrug and “as much as I’d like to help,...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Joseph T. - Traveled, May 2024
Excellent experience, requires some degree of fitness, mobility and sense of adventure. (Letting ocean currents carry you away while you snorkel is not for everyone.)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/13/2024
Deirdre H. - Traveled, May 2024
Brilliant
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/12/2024
Steven I. - Traveled, September 2024
See initial comment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Hannelore H. - Traveled, May 2024
It was the greatest trip of my life. Before all I enjoyed wildlife. I appreciate that soft tourism and how people care for nature.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Deborah I. - Traveled, May 2024
Overall experience was very good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Michael O. - Traveled, April 2024
Overall, the trip to the Galapagos was outstanding. The CEO provided detailed and passionate descriptions of the unique environment and the activities highlighted it. The Yolita and its crew provided outstanding accommodations and food to complement ou...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/15/2024
Maria W. - Traveled, April 2024
Great experience. Lovely place to visit, amazing itinerary, and lovely crew on the Yolita to make it even better. Loved the food from Kevin and Aldahir, loved the chats with Daniel and David, the friendlyness of Freddy, the dinghy skills and preparations...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/13/2024
John M. - Traveled, April 2024
Absolutely brilliant.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2024
Patricia C. - Traveled, April 2024
The wildlife, marine life and Galapagos environment was outstanding. The crew of the Yolita was outstanding. Again I thing G-Adventures needs to do a better job in their description of the tour to set the right expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/08/2024
Teresa G. - Traveled, April 2024
The trip exceeded my expectations. Definitely a holiday of a lifetime and it will be hard to match.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Philip B. - Traveled, April 2024
G Adventures delivered a great experience in the Galapagos!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Evelyn T. - Traveled, April 2024
The 17 day Galapagos tour on the Yolita was amazing! Each island was unique and we saw a wonderful variety of land animals, birds, sea-life and landscapes. Our guide Raul was excellent and knowledgeable...I not only saw the islands and wildlife, I learne...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2024
Michael R., - Traveled, February 2024
It was the best natural history, photography tour that I’ve enjoyed in the last 20 years. And I’ve devoted myself to such tours. Please let me know about your future tours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/08/2024
Lucy S. - Traveled, February 2024
Breathtaking Thankyou xxx
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/27/2024
Rosemary B. - Traveled, February 2024
Wonderful memories to last a lifetime
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/21/2024
Gertrud L. - Traveled, January 2024
A fun, very active and overall well organized tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/15/2024
David C. - Traveled, January 2024
The entire trip was organised very well, lived up to expectations and at times exceeded expectations. The CEO created and maintained a camaraderie and enthusiasm with the entire group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/02/2024
Leslie T. - Traveled, January 2024
A very enjoyable, informative holiday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/31/2024
Teresa T. - Traveled, January 2024
It was certainly an adventure of a life time and at times challenging. There is lots to see and learn about. The Galapagos is a magical pkace.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/30/2024
Colette S. - Traveled, January 2024
I loved it. The size of the boat, the number of guests, the full itinerary, the whole package. We all helped each other, shared the experiences. The guide was superb. We all have the most amazing photos and memories from what we saw. The guide gave us hi...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/25/2024
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