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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Arrive in scenic Puembo, near Quito
- Fly to the unique Galapagos Islands
- Explore the diverse fauna at Cormorant Point
- Snorkel with sea lions at Gardner Bay
- Visit the giant tortoises at El Chato Reserve
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Puembo, Quito
- Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos; see giant tortoises at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre; board the Archipel I Catamaran
- Day 3 Observe the wildlife of Floreana Island and visit Post Office Bay
- Day 4 Snorkel in Gardner Bay and head onto Punta Suarez
- Day 5 Find sea lions at Pitt Point and snorkel at the atmospheric Witch Hill
- Day 6 Explore the rugged beach at Lobos Islet
- Day 7 Mingle with the iguanas on Sante Fe Island
- Day 8 Visit Chinese Hat and North Seymour
- Day 9 Search the Santa Cruz highlights for giant tortoise; fly back to Quito
- Day 10 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Rincon de Puembo
HotelDays 1, 9Archipel I
Berth / CabinDays 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Explore!
Number of tours
516
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Hazel· January 29th, 2024The wildlife in all venues (esp humming birds, orcas, giant tortoises, iguanas); Quito old town; free time to explore...Review collected by Explore!
- Louise· December 19th, 2023Almost too many to list! It felt like two holidays with machu Piccu followed by the Galapagos .. For Peru it was...Review collected by Explore!
- Christopher· December 7th, 2023Wildlife in both mainland and islandsReview collected by Explore!
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- From Wednesday19 Mar, 2025To Friday28 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,650
- From Wednesday2 Apr, 2025To Friday11 Apr, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,650
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- From Wednesday23 Jul, 2025To Friday1 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,650
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