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Galapagos Express - Central & West Islands aboard the Archipel I

7 days
Start and end in Quito
4.5
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Galapagos Express - Central & West Islands aboard the Archipel I - Explore!
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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
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Highlights

  • Fly to the Galapagos from Quito
  • See giant tortoises at Fausto Llerena
  • Snorkel with sharks at Vicente Roca
  • Walk on black-sand beaches of Santiago
  • Explore mangroves at Black Turtle Cove

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos; see giant tortoises at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre; board the Archipel I Catamaran
  3. Day 3 Discover Isabela Island
  4. Day 4 Find the flightless cormorant on Fernandina Island; snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
  5. Day 5 Enjoy Egas Port and explore the red-sand beaches and sea lion colonies of Rabida
  6. Day 6 Explore Black Turtle Cove; fly back to Quito
  7. Day 7 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito
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What's Included

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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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Number of tours

509

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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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...
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Christopher
    · December 7th, 2023
    Wildlife in both mainland and islands
    Review collected by Explore!

Dates & Availability

7 days
Galapagos Express - Central & West Islands aboard the Archipel I
From Quito to Quito

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Tour ID: 260114

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