Travel details
USD 3,840
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2026/2 | 9 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
On the equator, to the Galápagos Islands where the ancient heartbeat still lives on.
This journey is a special experience that allows you not just to visit, but to touch the "origin of the Earth".
Starting from Quito and visiting islands such as Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal, you will enter the natural stages where giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and sea lions live. From the rugged yet beautiful land shaped by volcanoes, snorkeling in crystal-clear seas, to serene coves reached by kayak, moments to share as a pair continue.
At the Charles Darwin Research Station, learn about conservation efforts in the Galápagos—fundamental to the theory of evolution—and take part in tree-planting to spend a moment facing nature.
This is a special trip to experience the wild and the power of the earth with all your senses.
Signature points
Encounter wildlife unique to the Galápagos
Observe wildlife that symbolizes the Galápagos up close, such as giant tortoises, sea lions, sea turtles, and marine iguanas.
The animals here are not very afraid of people, so you can see them in their natural state—an experience unique to these islands.
You can experience one of the world’s most special ecosystems.
A variety of activities on sea and land
A wealth of activities in nature, such as snorkeling, kayaking, and volcanic hikes.
In the clear waters you can swim with colorful fish and sea turtles.
Enjoy different landscapes and activities on each island.
Learn the story of conservation and evolution
Visit places like the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation efforts in the Galápagos.
A valuable opportunity to learn about efforts to protect an ecosystem that has undergone unique evolution.
Through the journey, you will have an experience that leads to deeper reflection on coexisting with nature.
Itinerary
Welcome to Quito - Private transfer to your hotel
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Ecuador - Quito
-
(Not included)
Arrival in Quito
Arrive on a flight arranged by the guest.
-
Private car transfer
Your Quito adventure begins the moment you arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Tababela.
To make your journey hassle-free, a reliable and courteous driver will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel nearby the airport.
Enjoy a comfortable 5-minute ride, where you can relax and unwind after a long flight.
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Wyndham Quito Airport
Or similar
Flight to Galapagos - Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
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Breakfast
Box breakfast
-
Private car transfer
At a scheduled time, our mobility will pick you up and take you to the airport to catch your flight to Galapagos.
-
Flight transfer
UIO-GPS
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Ecuador - Baltra
-
Private car transfer
Welcome to the Enchanted Islands of the Galapagos, where you will have a journey of a lifetime.
As you arrive at Baltra Airport, a friendly and knowledgeable local guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to Santa Cruz Island.
[English Guide]
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Ecuador - Santa Cruz
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Highlands tour
Your first stop is a local farm in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Here, you will find yourself surrounded by dozens of giant tortoises that roam freely in their natural habitat.
Please take a moment to appreciate these majestic creatures as you wander around the farm, observing their behavior and learning about their importance in the Galapagos ecosystem.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Tree planting experience
You will enjoy a delicious lunch before taking part in a reforestation project in a nearby area where you'll be planting a tree of native species to help protect the beauty of those highlands.
[English Guide]
-
Charles Darwin Research Station tour
In the afternoon, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a world-renowned institution dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Witness firsthand the work of international scientists who come to the Galapagos to carry out critical environmental projects. Learn about the unique ecosystem and the ongoing conservation efforts being made to protect it.
[English Guide]
-
Dejavu
Or similar
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Speeadboat to Isabela Island - Tintoreras
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Breakfast
-
Speedboat transfer
Start your morning with a fun speedboat to Isabela Island.
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Ecuador - Isabela
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Las Tintoreras Islet tour
In the afternoon, you will join a group tour for a visit to the Tintoreras Islet for a short hike and some snorkeling.
Here you can see Humboldt penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and sharks, which rest in the natural channels formed by lava flows.
Afterward, snorkel in the turquoise water and spot different fish, sea turtles, rays, and penguins.
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Free time
The rest of your evening is free time.
-
Hotel Cally
Or similar
Sierra Negra Volcano
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Breakfast
-
Sierra Negra tour
Our adventure centers on the impressive Sierra Negra Volcano, offering spectacular landscapes and unforgettable views.
We begin with a scenic drive from Puerto Villamil to the trailhead, where we prepare for the hike through a young, ever-changing volcanic forest.
As we ascend, the trail gradually reveals the vastness of Sierra Negra.
After about six hours of hiking, we reach the summit and are rewarded with an extraordinary view of the world’s second-largest volcanic crater.
From the rim, we admire expansive lava fields and distant views of Isabela and Fernandina Islands, along with unique volcanic vegetation adapted to this harsh environment.
[English Guide]
-
Free time
After taking in the crater’s immense scale, we return to Isabela Island to enjoy free time.
-
Hotel Cally
Or similar
Speedboat to Santa Cruz - Kayaking on Tortuga Bay
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Breakfast
-
Speedboat transfer
At scheduled time we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the speedboat back to Santa Cruz.
-
Ecuador - Santa Cruz
-
Kayak experience
Enjoy a scenic 45-minute hike from Puerto Ayora to the stunning Tortuga Bay, famous for its soft white sand and breathtaking coastal views. Upon arrival, explore the bay by kayak, gliding through crystal-clear waters while spotting marine iguanas, seabirds, and lush mangroves rich in biodiversity.
You may encounter pelicans, finches, and even flamingos near the salt lagoon. After kayaking, relax on the pristine beach or snorkel to discover vibrant marine life, including tropical fish and sea turtles. This unforgettable experience offers a perfect immersion into the natural beauty of the Galapagos before returning to Puerto Ayora.
[English Guide]
-
Dejavu
Or similar
Speedboat to San Cristobal - hiking and snorkeling
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Breakfast
-
Speedboat transfer
Your excitement will only heighten as you board a speedboat that will take you to the picturesque San Cristobal Island.
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Ecuador - San Cristóbal
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Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill tour
Enjoy a hike. At the top of the hill there is a viewpoint from which you can see a panoramic view of the beautiful bay and the islands offshore.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Snorkeling experience
In the afternoon, spend time swimming and snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, and colorful fish.
[English Guide]
-
Casa de Nelly, San Cristobal, Galapagos
Or similar
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Kicker Rock
-
Breakfast
-
Kicker Rock tour
A day trip snorkeling to Kicker Rock is an excellent way to explore the beautiful and vibrant underwater life of the Galapagos Islands.
You will start your day with breakfast before heading out to Kicker Rock, a dramatic volcanic rock formation that provides the perfect habitat for a variety of marine life.
Once you arrive, you will get to snorkel in the crystal clear waters and observe sea turtles, sea lions, colorful tropical fish, rays, and other marine life.
After a few hours of snorkeling, you will enjoy a delicious lunch before heading back to shore. The day trip to Kicker Rock is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands and its amazing underwater life.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
Box Lunch
-
Casa de Nelly, San Cristobal, Galapagos
or similar
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Flight back to Quito
-
Breakfast
-
Private car transfer
At scheduled time the driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport.
-
Flight to Quito
SYC -UIO
-
Ecuador - Quito
-
Shuttle transfer
Upon arrival, you will take a shuttle transfer to the hotel.
-
Wyndham Quito Airport
Or similar (DAY USE)
Farewell Ecuador
-
Shuttle transfer
At scheduled time, you will take a shuttle transfer to the airport.
Welcome to Quito - Private transfer to your hotel
-
Ecuador - Quito
-
(Not included)
Arrival in Quito
Arrive on a flight arranged by the guest.
-
Private car transfer
Your Quito adventure begins the moment you arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Tababela.
To make your journey hassle-free, a reliable and courteous driver will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel nearby the airport.
Enjoy a comfortable 5-minute ride, where you can relax and unwind after a long flight.
-
Wyndham Quito Airport
Or similar
Flight to Galapagos - Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
-
Breakfast
Box breakfast
-
Private car transfer
At a scheduled time, our mobility will pick you up and take you to the airport to catch your flight to Galapagos.
-
Flight transfer
UIO-GPS
-
Ecuador - Baltra
-
Private car transfer
Welcome to the Enchanted Islands of the Galapagos, where you will have a journey of a lifetime.
As you arrive at Baltra Airport, a friendly and knowledgeable local guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to Santa Cruz Island.
[English Guide]
-
Ecuador - Santa Cruz
-
Highlands tour
Your first stop is a local farm in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Here, you will find yourself surrounded by dozens of giant tortoises that roam freely in their natural habitat.
Please take a moment to appreciate these majestic creatures as you wander around the farm, observing their behavior and learning about their importance in the Galapagos ecosystem.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Tree planting experience
You will enjoy a delicious lunch before taking part in a reforestation project in a nearby area where you'll be planting a tree of native species to help protect the beauty of those highlands.
[English Guide]
-
Charles Darwin Research Station tour
In the afternoon, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a world-renowned institution dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Witness firsthand the work of international scientists who come to the Galapagos to carry out critical environmental projects. Learn about the unique ecosystem and the ongoing conservation efforts being made to protect it.
[English Guide]
-
Dejavu
Or similar
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Speeadboat to Isabela Island - Tintoreras
-
Breakfast
-
Speedboat transfer
Start your morning with a fun speedboat to Isabela Island.
-
Ecuador - Isabela
-
Las Tintoreras Islet tour
In the afternoon, you will join a group tour for a visit to the Tintoreras Islet for a short hike and some snorkeling.
Here you can see Humboldt penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and sharks, which rest in the natural channels formed by lava flows.
Afterward, snorkel in the turquoise water and spot different fish, sea turtles, rays, and penguins.
-
Free time
The rest of your evening is free time.
-
Hotel Cally
Or similar
Sierra Negra Volcano
-
Breakfast
-
Sierra Negra tour
Our adventure centers on the impressive Sierra Negra Volcano, offering spectacular landscapes and unforgettable views.
We begin with a scenic drive from Puerto Villamil to the trailhead, where we prepare for the hike through a young, ever-changing volcanic forest.
As we ascend, the trail gradually reveals the vastness of Sierra Negra.
After about six hours of hiking, we reach the summit and are rewarded with an extraordinary view of the world’s second-largest volcanic crater.
From the rim, we admire expansive lava fields and distant views of Isabela and Fernandina Islands, along with unique volcanic vegetation adapted to this harsh environment.
[English Guide]
-
Free time
After taking in the crater’s immense scale, we return to Isabela Island to enjoy free time.
-
Hotel Cally
Or similar
Speedboat to Santa Cruz - Kayaking on Tortuga Bay
-
Breakfast
-
Speedboat transfer
At scheduled time we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the speedboat back to Santa Cruz.
-
Ecuador - Santa Cruz
-
Kayak experience
Enjoy a scenic 45-minute hike from Puerto Ayora to the stunning Tortuga Bay, famous for its soft white sand and breathtaking coastal views. Upon arrival, explore the bay by kayak, gliding through crystal-clear waters while spotting marine iguanas, seabirds, and lush mangroves rich in biodiversity.
You may encounter pelicans, finches, and even flamingos near the salt lagoon. After kayaking, relax on the pristine beach or snorkel to discover vibrant marine life, including tropical fish and sea turtles. This unforgettable experience offers a perfect immersion into the natural beauty of the Galapagos before returning to Puerto Ayora.
[English Guide]
-
Dejavu
Or similar
Speedboat to San Cristobal - hiking and snorkeling
-
Breakfast
-
Speedboat transfer
Your excitement will only heighten as you board a speedboat that will take you to the picturesque San Cristobal Island.
-
Ecuador - San Cristóbal
-
Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill tour
Enjoy a hike. At the top of the hill there is a viewpoint from which you can see a panoramic view of the beautiful bay and the islands offshore.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Snorkeling experience
In the afternoon, spend time swimming and snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, and colorful fish.
[English Guide]
-
Casa de Nelly, San Cristobal, Galapagos
Or similar
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Kicker Rock
-
Breakfast
-
Kicker Rock tour
A day trip snorkeling to Kicker Rock is an excellent way to explore the beautiful and vibrant underwater life of the Galapagos Islands.
You will start your day with breakfast before heading out to Kicker Rock, a dramatic volcanic rock formation that provides the perfect habitat for a variety of marine life.
Once you arrive, you will get to snorkel in the crystal clear waters and observe sea turtles, sea lions, colorful tropical fish, rays, and other marine life.
After a few hours of snorkeling, you will enjoy a delicious lunch before heading back to shore. The day trip to Kicker Rock is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands and its amazing underwater life.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
Box Lunch
-
Casa de Nelly, San Cristobal, Galapagos
or similar
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Flight back to Quito
-
Breakfast
-
Private car transfer
At scheduled time the driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport.
-
Flight to Quito
SYC -UIO
-
Ecuador - Quito
-
Shuttle transfer
Upon arrival, you will take a shuttle transfer to the hotel.
-
Wyndham Quito Airport
Or similar (DAY USE)
Farewell Ecuador
-
Shuttle transfer
At scheduled time, you will take a shuttle transfer to the airport.
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Flight (Dom.)
As stated in the itinerary
Bus
As stated in the itinerary
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Ferry/Boat
As stated in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：7 LUN：3 DIN：0
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Domestic flights to the Galapagos and back (UIO - GPS - SCY- UIO) included
Galapagos US $ 20 TCT card included
Excludes (Others)
US$ 200 (cash) per person in cash Galapagos National Park entry fee not included
Wetsuits
Tips
Accommodation list
| 1 |
Quito
Wyndham Quito Airport
2person(s) 1rooms Twin Room
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| 2 |
Santa Cruz
Dejavu
2person(s) 1rooms Twin Room
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| 3 |
Isabela
Hotel Cally
2person(s) 1rooms Twin Room
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| 4 |
San Cristobal
Casa de Nelly, San Cristobal, Galapagos
2person(s) 1rooms Twin Room
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