From CAD 8,153 Was CAD 9,059
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
The Galápagos Islands all have one thing in common: beautiful landscapes and incredible wildlife. (Okay, that’s technically two things, but you get the idea). Travelling aboard the Yolita, this tour takes you to some of the lesser-visited islands like Genovesa in the north and Isabela in the west. Expect to witness an amazing concentration of birdlife and massive bird rookeries, including the largest nesting colonies of red-footed boobies and frigatebirds. Hike right to the top of the Sierra Negra, Galápagos’ most recently active volcano, relax on the white-sand beaches, or snorkel with sea lions. Better yet, do it all.
Highlights
- Seven nights cruising in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita
- Explore the least 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: 2821
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Plane, motorized yacht (Yolita), van, panga, private bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SEV10YA
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (7 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 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 8153 (CAD 815 /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/Quito
View Daphne from the boat, the tiny conical island is home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and Darwin's finches, after, fly back to Quito. Enjoy an evening in Quito.
Day 10: 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
Drew L. - Traveled, July 2024
Our CEO was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The entire crew on the boat was fantastic, but the Yolita II could use some updating. The itinerary was great and we struck a good balance between those who wanted more activity and those guests who wanted...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2024
Fengyong Z. - Traveled, June 2024
Wifi could make the tour more interesting.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Kathryn F. - Traveled, June 2024
The Galapagos' was a trip of a lifetime. How human's can live in harmony with
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Pierre L. - Traveled, June 2024
An amazing experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Mary A. - Traveled, June 2024
Fantastic tour that I enjoyed immensely. My only comment for improvement would be education for staff around the gluten allergy (celiac disease) since people (myself included) can get very sick with ingestion of even the smallest amount of gluten.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Robert F. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall experience was above expectations. As a seasoned traveler with broad exposure to both rustic and luxury spectrums, this tour exceeded on accommodations and meals, "knocked it outta the park" with mother natures cooperation, to provide an overwhel...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Xiao X. - Traveled, June 2024
I am happy for the trip. It’s a unforgettable experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Deirdre P. - Traveled, June 2024
I experineced a new way of being in nature; on of harmony and respect rather than as predator.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Michael D. - Traveled, June 2024
Amazing life experience. Words cant express the opportunity to not only see sea turtles, penguins, iguanas and sea lions, but also swiming with them. Seeing three species of Boobie Birds and Frigates were an extra bonus plus seeing tortoise in natural ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2024
Pauline S. - Traveled, May 2024
This trip surpassed our expectations. It was our first time with g adventures and in South America and it could not have been better. We were looked after from the booking team to the transfer teams to the tour teams. No fuss, all well organised and ama...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Alison H. - Traveled, May 2024
The trip was a holiday of a lifetime that was even better than expected. Oswaldo, the crew and the guests made our holiday outstanding. We feel privileged to have explored the Galápagos Islands with such amazing people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Wendy W. - Traveled, May 2024
Overall experience was fantastic in every way. I would highly recommend this tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
David J. - Traveled, May 2024
The guide and the experience and wildlife were amazing. The crew was excellent. The boat, boat accommodations and the food were very good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Tegid E. - Traveled, May 2024
A once in a lifetime trip that I'll remember for the rest of my life
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Sylvia L. - Traveled, May 2024
G Aventures helped make our once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galápagos an amazing and memorable one. We saw and experienced every natural encounter that the islands are known for, from snorkeling with marine iguanas and sea turtles, to playing in the water...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Kimberly D. - Traveled, May 2024
The Galapagos Islands are truly magical, and I cannot imagine any better way to see them than aboard the Yolita with Oswaldo Naboa as our CEO. We could have spent much more for more luxurious accommodations, but I truly believe our experience in the Isl...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Bryony W. - Traveled, May 2024
This was truly the trip of a lifetime and thanks to the CEO and all crew it was exceptionally executed and full of incredible memories. From start to finish we were comfortable and well taken care of with top quality food, never going hungry and an excit...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Pauline F. - Traveled, May 2024
I had a fabulous holiday, it lived up to my expectations, as we had travelled with GA 10 years ago to the other islands in the Galapagos. The captain, crew and CEO all helped to make it an exciting and memorable holiday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Joanne B. - Traveled, April 2024
This adventure in the Galapagos Islands was one of- if not THE best adventure trip of my life, and I've traveled a lot, and I attribute that to having Oswaldo as our CEO, Captain Freddy as Captain, Kevin as our Head Chef and all of this amazing cre...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/01/2024
Anne C. - Traveled, April 2024
Amazing. Exceeded expectations in every way. Will be very difficult to follow!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2024
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