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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore Quito's historic UNESCO sites
- Snorkel with sea lions in the Galapagos
- Hike to see blue-footed boobies nest
- Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Post a letter at historic Post Office Bay
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Quito
- Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos and board the Yolita II. Visit wildlife-rich North Seymour Island
- Day 3 Explore Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock
- Day 4 Snorkel in Gardner Bay and head onto Punta Suarez
- Day 5 Mingle with the iguanas on Sante Fe Island
- Day 6 Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & the Charles Darwin Research Station, view giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands
- Day 7 Observe the wildlife of Floreana Island and visit Post Office Bay
- Day 8 Visit Chinese Hat and enjoy the birdlife of Cerro Dragon
- Day 9 Explore Black Turtle Cove and then fly back to Quito
- Day 10 Trip ends in Quito
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Explore!
Number of tours
455
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AJayne· February 15th, 2023Seeing marine iguanas feeding underwater. Swimming with sea lions, sharks, turtles and penguins.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
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