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Galapagos - Central, West & East Islands aboard the Archipel I

10 days
Start and end in Quito
4.5
7,880 traveler reviews
Galapagos - Central, West & East Islands aboard the Archipel I - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
260113
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's colonial charm and vibrant culture
  • Witness unique wildlife on the Galapagos Islands
  • Snorkel with sea lions and penguins at Chinese Hat
  • Meet giant tortoises at Santa Cruz's reserves
  • Discover volcanic landscapes and endemic species

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Puembo, Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos; visit the interpretation centre on San Cristobal Island; board the Archipel I catamaran
  3. Day 3 Mingle with the iguanas on Santa Fe Island
  4. Day 4 Observe magnificent frigatebirds on North Seymour, and visit Chinese Hat
  5. Day 5 Witness giant tortoise in the wild; visit the Fausto Llorena breeding centre
  6. Day 6 Discover Isabela Island
  7. Day 7 Find the flightless cormorant on Fernandina Island; snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
  8. Day 8 Enjoy Egas Port and explore the red-sand beaches and sea lion colonies of Rabida
  9. Day 9 Explore Black Turtle Cove; fly back to Quito
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Hazel
    · January 29th, 2024
    The wildlife in all venues (esp humming birds, orcas, giant tortoises, iguanas); Quito old town; free time to explore...
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  • Louise
    · December 19th, 2023
    Almost too many to list! It felt like two holidays with machu Piccu followed by the Galapagos .. For Peru it was...
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  • Christopher
    · December 7th, 2023
    Wildlife in both mainland and islands
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Galapagos - Central, West & East Islands aboard the Archipel I
From Quito to Quito

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    Ecuador
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

    Type A
    Ecuador
    Type B
    Ecuador
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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