Enjoy the miraculous island of Galapagos on a luxurious small group cruise! An emotional encounter with unique wildlife

エクアドル

キト

プエルト・アヨラ

Standard

クルーズ

市内観光

シュノーケリング・ダイビング

固有生物

大自然

野生動物

自然

英語ガイド

島観光

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Travel details

USD 4,705 / per person

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	Duration	Departure in 2025/1 \| 8 days
	Participants	2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)）

Travel story

A journey to experience the history and culture of the World Heritage Site Quito, and to be moved by the untouched nature and miraculous life of the Galapagos, where Darwin's theory of evolution thrives. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime special adventure aboard a luxurious small cruise ship, relishing extraordinary views and encounters with wildlife.

Signature points

Elegant Galapagos Cruise Limited to 16 Guests

Cruise the vast Galapagos Islands in luxury on a ship with only 16 passengers. During your stay in the Galapagos, you will stay in a cabin on the cruise ship rather than a hotel.

Tour of the World Heritage Site Quito Old Town and Equator Monument

In the sky city of Quito, at an altitude of 2,850m, explore the Old Town, which is said to be the best-preserved World Heritage site, with a guide, and deeply engage with Quito's history and culture. Additionally, at the Equator Monument, about an hour's drive from downtown Quito, experience the wonders of the equator at the Intiñan Museum and have the rare opportunity to take a commemorative photo straddling the equator.

Special Encounters with Unique Animals that Embody Darwin's Evolution

At the giant tortoise breeding center on Santa Cruz Island, you can interact with tortoises ranging from newly hatched babies to adults over one meter long. Furthermore, on Fernandina Island, you can see flightless cormorants, on Santiago Island, Galapagos sea lions, and on Rabida Island, large colonies of Galapagos fur seals, providing numerous rare opportunities to encounter unique animals that inhabit only the Galapagos.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Ecuador

Ecuador - Quito
Welcome to Quito! Welcome to Ecuador! It takes about 45 minutes by car from the airport to the city of Quito, where you will arrive at your hotel. Once you settle in at the hotel, let's spend the rest of the day exploring the city at an altitude of 2,850 m (9,350 feet).
Transportation by Car The driver will pick up the customer at the airport and take them to the hotel. [English Guide]
Hotel Patio Andaluz https://www.hotelpatioandaluz.com/

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Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day2

Kito Old Town and Equator Monument

Breakfast
Quito Old Town Tour A guided tour of the old town. Quito's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved historic streets and churches. You can visit several locations and experience Quito's history and culture. [English Guide]
Equator Monument The Equator Monument is located about an hour's drive from the city of Quito. Experience the wonders of the equator at the Intiñan Museum and take commemorative photos straddling the equator at the monument! [English Guide]
Hotel Patio Andaluz https://www.hotelpatioandaluz.com/

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day3

Galapagos Cruise Day 1

Breakfast
Airport Transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport. [English Guide]
To Galapagos Boarding a flight from Quito to Santa Cruz Island.
Ecuador - Puerto Ayora
Landing on the Galapagos Islands! After arriving at Baltra Airport, you will pay the entrance fee ($200), and the cruise ship staff will welcome you.
During your stay in the Galapagos, your accommodation will be in a cabin on the cruise ship, not a hotel.
*Please note that the entrance fee must be paid in cash upon arrival.
Cruise Ship Boarding Enjoy a relaxing journey on a cruise ship with 16 passengers.
Lunch
Interaction with Tortoises We will visit the "Fausto Jereña" tortoise breeding center in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Here, tortoises are kept in captivity. There are tortoises ranging from 8 cm in length (newly hatched baby tortoises) to adults over 1 meter in length. The subspecies of tortoises interact with each other, and among the long-lived tortoises, some are accustomed to having their pictures taken with humans. Babies are kept until they are about 4 years old, when they become strong enough to live on their own. [English Guide]
Dinner
Stay on the cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day4

Galapagos Cruise Day 2

Breakfast

Punta Moreno In the morning, we will land at Punta Moreno, located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabella Island. Riding on a dinghy along the impressive rocky coastline and enjoying hiking along the paths that lead to tidal pools and mangroves, you can see many birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. In the tidal pools, you can see green sea turtles and blacktip sharks. [English Guide]
Lunch

Afternoon

Urbina Bay In the afternoon, we head to Urbina Bay, located at the foot of the Alcedo Volcano. This area experienced a significant uplift in 1954, raising the land by more than 4 meters. The coastline expanded by about 800 meters, leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also an excellent spot for snorkeling. [English Guide]
Dinner
Stay on the cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day5

Galapagos Cruise Day 3

Breakfast

Fernandina On Fernandina, you can find the most bizarre animal species, such as the flightless cormorant, which are products of natural selection. This cormorant lost its ability to fly after being isolated here for thousands of years, and its wings have transformed into flippers. [English Guide]
Lunch

Afternoon

Isabela Island In the afternoon, we enter a dark cave beneath a grand arch, echoing with the sound of crashing waves. The calm sea inside is well protected and is a great place to observe various types of sharks, penguins, seahorses, and giant sunfish. [English Guide]
Dinner
Staying on a cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day6

Galapagos Cruise Day 4

Breakfast

Puerto Egas The historic Puerto Egas on Santiago Island is a favorite spot for wildlife enthusiasts. It is also one of the best places in the archipelago to observe Galapagos sea lions. [English Guide]
Lunch

Afternoon

Rabida When you land on this impressive red beach, you are usually greeted by a large colony of male Galapagos sea lions. [English Guide]
Dinner
Staying on a cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day7

Galapagos Cruise Last Day

Breakfast
Black Turtle Cove At 8:30 AM, the final adventure begins on the way to the airport, exploring Black Turtle Cove by small boat. In the quiet lagoon and surrounding mangrove forest, you can observe sea turtles and sharks. [English Guide]
To Baltra Island With the cooperation of the guide and crew, we will transport you and your luggage by small boat to Baltra Island, where you will take the airport shuttle bus. The guide will accompany you to the check-in counter in the departure hall. [English Guide]
To Quito Boarding the flight from Baltra Airport to Quito.
Ecuador - Quito
To the hotel After arriving in Quito, we will head to the hotel by the hotel's dedicated shuttle bus from the airport.
Wyndham Quito Airport Staying in Quito.

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Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day8

On the Way Home

Ecuador - Quito
Breakfast
To the Airport We will head to the airport from the hotel by a dedicated shuttle bus.
On the Way Back Home I will check in for my return flight at the airport.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 1

01/23(Thu)

Arrival in Ecuador

Ecuador - Quito
Welcome to Quito! Welcome to Ecuador! It takes about 45 minutes by car from the airport to the city of Quito, where you will arrive at your hotel. Once you settle in at the hotel, let's spend the rest of the day exploring the city at an altitude of 2,850 m (9,350 feet).
Transportation by Car The driver will pick up the customer at the airport and take them to the hotel. [English Guide]
Hotel Patio Andaluz https://www.hotelpatioandaluz.com/

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 2

01/24(Fri)

Kito Old Town and Equator Monument

Breakfast
Quito Old Town Tour A guided tour of the old town. Quito's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved historic streets and churches. You can visit several locations and experience Quito's history and culture. [English Guide]
Equator Monument The Equator Monument is located about an hour's drive from the city of Quito. Experience the wonders of the equator at the Intiñan Museum and take commemorative photos straddling the equator at the monument! [English Guide]
Hotel Patio Andaluz https://www.hotelpatioandaluz.com/

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 3

01/25(Sat)

Galapagos Cruise Day 1

Breakfast
Airport Transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport. [English Guide]
To Galapagos Boarding a flight from Quito to Santa Cruz Island.
Ecuador - Puerto Ayora
Landing on the Galapagos Islands! After arriving at Baltra Airport, you will pay the entrance fee ($200), and the cruise ship staff will welcome you.
During your stay in the Galapagos, your accommodation will be in a cabin on the cruise ship, not a hotel.
*Please note that the entrance fee must be paid in cash upon arrival.
Cruise Ship Boarding Enjoy a relaxing journey on a cruise ship with 16 passengers.
Lunch
Interaction with Tortoises We will visit the "Fausto Jereña" tortoise breeding center in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Here, tortoises are kept in captivity. There are tortoises ranging from 8 cm in length (newly hatched baby tortoises) to adults over 1 meter in length. The subspecies of tortoises interact with each other, and among the long-lived tortoises, some are accustomed to having their pictures taken with humans. Babies are kept until they are about 4 years old, when they become strong enough to live on their own. [English Guide]
Dinner
Stay on the cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 4

01/26(Sun)

Galapagos Cruise Day 2

Breakfast

Punta Moreno In the morning, we will land at Punta Moreno, located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabella Island. Riding on a dinghy along the impressive rocky coastline and enjoying hiking along the paths that lead to tidal pools and mangroves, you can see many birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. In the tidal pools, you can see green sea turtles and blacktip sharks. [English Guide]
Lunch

Afternoon

Urbina Bay In the afternoon, we head to Urbina Bay, located at the foot of the Alcedo Volcano. This area experienced a significant uplift in 1954, raising the land by more than 4 meters. The coastline expanded by about 800 meters, leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also an excellent spot for snorkeling. [English Guide]
Dinner
Stay on the cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 5

01/27(Mon)

Galapagos Cruise Day 3

Breakfast

Fernandina On Fernandina, you can find the most bizarre animal species, such as the flightless cormorant, which are products of natural selection. This cormorant lost its ability to fly after being isolated here for thousands of years, and its wings have transformed into flippers. [English Guide]
Lunch

Afternoon

Isabela Island In the afternoon, we enter a dark cave beneath a grand arch, echoing with the sound of crashing waves. The calm sea inside is well protected and is a great place to observe various types of sharks, penguins, seahorses, and giant sunfish. [English Guide]
Dinner
Staying on a cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 6

01/28(Tue)

Galapagos Cruise Day 4

Breakfast

Puerto Egas The historic Puerto Egas on Santiago Island is a favorite spot for wildlife enthusiasts. It is also one of the best places in the archipelago to observe Galapagos sea lions. [English Guide]
Lunch

Afternoon

Rabida When you land on this impressive red beach, you are usually greeted by a large colony of male Galapagos sea lions. [English Guide]
Dinner
Staying on a cruise ship.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 7

01/29(Wed)

Galapagos Cruise Last Day

Breakfast
Black Turtle Cove At 8:30 AM, the final adventure begins on the way to the airport, exploring Black Turtle Cove by small boat. In the quiet lagoon and surrounding mangrove forest, you can observe sea turtles and sharks. [English Guide]
To Baltra Island With the cooperation of the guide and crew, we will transport you and your luggage by small boat to Baltra Island, where you will take the airport shuttle bus. The guide will accompany you to the check-in counter in the departure hall. [English Guide]
To Quito Boarding the flight from Baltra Airport to Quito.
Ecuador - Quito
To the hotel After arriving in Quito, we will head to the hotel by the hotel's dedicated shuttle bus from the airport.
Wyndham Quito Airport Staying in Quito.

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Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 8

01/30(Thu)

On the Way Home

Ecuador - Quito
Breakfast
To the Airport We will head to the airport from the hotel by a dedicated shuttle bus.
On the Way Back Home I will check in for my return flight at the airport.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Price Includes / excludes

Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary

Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

As stated in the itinerary

Railway

None

Bus

As stated in the itinerary

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Cruise/Ferry

As stated in the itinerary

Other transp

As stated in the itinerary

Guide

As stated in the itinerary

Activity

As stated in the itinerary

Meal

B/F：7　　LUN：4　　DIN：4　
As stated in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

Round-trip airfare from Quito to Galapagos
Galapagos transit card $20
Entrance fee to the Equator monument
Private guide with transportation for Quito sightseeing

Excludes (Others)

Round-trip airfare from Japan to the local area
Galapagos entrance fee $200 (to be paid in cash on site)
Wet suit rental/loan
Drinks including alcohol

N/A