What is the galapagos transit card fee for?

This fee is imposed by the local authorities and is necessary for you to receive the Galapagos Transit card, which the government requires to keep track of visitors and protect the Galapagos Islands.

What is the Isla Isabela port fee for?

This fee is imposed by the local port authorities who require all vessels to pay a port tax upon arrival to the port. Its a mandatory cost and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs

What is galapagos national park fee?

The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.

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Galapagos Family Holiday

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Galapagos Family Holiday - Intrepid Travel

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
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 12 - 16
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

Quito
Santa Cruz Island
San Cristóbal Island

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Highlights

Explore Quito's historic center on foot
Visit the equator at Mitad del Mundo
See giant tortoises at Charles Darwin Station
Snorkel with sea lions at La Loberia
Climb to Frigatebird Hill for stunning views

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Introduction

Day 1 Quito
Day 2 Quito
Day 3 Isla Santa Cruz
Day 4 Isla Santa Cruz
Day 5 Isla San Cristobal
Day 6 Isla San Cristobal
Day 7 Quito
Day 8 Quito

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

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CHARLES
· January 1st, 2025
The tour exceeded our expectations. The activities were great, the accommodations were excellent, the food was...
Karen
· December 3rd, 2024
The tour with Intrepid was very good. We visited lots of places and the guides were great as well.
Timothy
· November 22nd, 2024
Lots of wildlife. Fish and Turtles and Iguanas and Sharks and Tortugas and so much more. Our guide Carlos was...

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8 days

Galapagos Family Holiday

From Quito to Quito

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

What is the galapagos transit card fee for?
This fee is imposed by the local authorities and is necessary for you to receive the Galapagos Transit card, which the government requires to keep track of visitors and protect the Galapagos Islands.
April 23, 2015 • Other
What is the Isla Isabela port fee for?
This fee is imposed by the local port authorities who require all vessels to pay a port tax upon arrival to the port. Its a mandatory cost and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs
April 23, 2015 • Other
What is galapagos national park fee?
The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.
April 23, 2015 • Other

Good to Know

Tour ID: 63405

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As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.
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Ecuador
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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.
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- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before April 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. 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 60 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 Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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