Experience Overview
The ultimate experience for animal lovers awaits in the Galápagos Islands, where an incredibly diverse and unique array of wildlife prosper among fertile lands and volcanic formations. Visit a giant tortoise breeding centre and explore the region's colourful marine creatures with multiple snorkelling opportunities. Private speedboats, upgraded land accommodations, and a CEO/Naturalist Guide at the helm of the journey help your adventure run seamlessly.
Highlights
- Go snorkelling at the dramatic Kicker Rock
- Dine at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant
- Encounter diverse marine life while snorkelling
- View white-tip reef sharks
- Venture to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana
Trip Details
Product Code: 30802
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private speedboat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: SEGU.A
Starts: San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador
Finishes: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Snorkelling excursion to Kicker Rock
- Visit a sea lion colony and go snorkelling at La Lobería (Floreana Island)
- Highlands excursion (Floreana Island)
- Tintoreras excursion (Isabela Island)
- Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
- Isabela Municipal Tax
- Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private speedboat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,049 ($578 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: San Cristóbal Island
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: San Cristóbal Island
Snorkel at Kicker Rock, an impressive volcanic rock formation, rich in wildlife diversity both under the surface and above.
Day 3: San Cristóbal Island/Floreana Island
Travel by speedboat to Floreana Island. Walk along the black sand beach until La Lobería with its resident sea lion colony, and enjoy meals at the G Adventures-supported community restaurants that help to support community tourism on the island.
Day 4: Floreana Island
Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area's natural history. Later, opt to go snorkelling or relax on the white-sand beach.
Day 5: Floreana Island/Isabela Island
Transfer by speedboat to Isabela Island. In the afternoon, take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding white-tip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins. Later, visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre.
Day 6: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island
Enjoy free time to explore Isabela Island. Opt to hike Sierra Negra, go snorkelling at Los Tuneles, or take it easy. In the afternoon, transfer by speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy an evening out in Puerto Ayora.
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island
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
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