Galapagos Outdoor 9 Days Tour

This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants, depending of your flights you can have a day exploring one of the UNESCO heritage sites in the world (Quito’s Old Town) or simply rest at the Hotel before our tour representative meet you at the Lobby at 6:30 pm for our orientation meeting and briefing before the starting of the tour.

During this meeting you can clarify everything as you might be concerned or curious to know about the overall tour. For the day, we can also assist you arranging a full day in Quito or surroundings if you let us know in advance.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: N/A

THIS TOUR NORMALLY OPERATES FROM QUITO , HOWEVER YOU CAN ALSO START IN GUAYAQUIL, IF SO PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE.

Note: This is a flexible tour that can be booked on the dates that best suit your travel plans, as it does not operate exclusively as a group departure. When traveling on your own, some daily excursions may be private, while on other days you may share activities with other travelers. This blend of private and shared experiences adds variety to the itinerary, making each part of the journey authentic, dynamic, and truly unique.

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This program can also be arranged for solo travelers, simply let us know, and we’ll provide the rate for single participation.

If your group has 3, 5, or 7 travelers, we can offer different room arrangements, such as triple rooms, family rooms or double and single combinations, depending on your preference and availability. Please feel free to contact us, and we’ll gladly help you with all the details and pricing.

Early depart to Quito's International Airport for your local flight to the Galapagos Islands, this flight takes 3 hours (with a stop in Guayaquil).

Upon your arrival at San Cristobal's Airport, clear customs and ready to meet your Naturalist Guide from Galapagos, who will conduct to your hotel to rest and later be ready for the excursion of the day.

After you will go on a kayak towards Tijeretas hill and Darwin Bay, you don't need to be an expert on kayak, since we provide all safety and gear escorted by a Galapagos Tour Guide.

This tour might take up to 3 hours and also includes snorkeling to admire the beauties of sea life. Finally return to the hotel for overnight.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

Today includes some of the best snorkeling in Galapagos, a day trip to Kicker Rock! After breakfast, a comfortable speed boat navigates along the coast of San Cristobal, boasting views of the birds and landscape from a different angle.

At the rock formation, we’ll snorkel through the channel to see sharks, fish, turtles, rays, sea lions, and more!

Enjoy a box lunch on the boat afterward, and some quiet beach time to relax before returning to town.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

Public speed boat ride towards Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival, you will first visit a Tortoise Ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz, where you can observe large wild land tortoises in their natural habitat.

Afterward, your guide will take you to the Charles Darwin Research Station, the most important research center in the entire Galapagos. You will then have some time to explore the town and enjoy a quick lunch on your own.

Later in the afternoon, you will return to your hotel to check in.

Tonight Advice: Don't miss eating at the QUIOSKOS street a very fresh lobster and many different types of sea food caught in the morning. Also go at night to the Pier, where you can see babies’ sharks, rays and many other animals very close.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

Public speed boat to Isabela Island. Upon arrival, you will have time on your own to explore the island, enjoy the beach, take a walk around the wetlands, or simply relax in the hotel.

In the afternoon, you will visit a nearby islet known as Tintoreras, home to baby marine iguanas, sea gulls, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and even some Galapagos penguins. Depending on the tide, you may also see the TINTORERAS or White Tip Reef Sharks resting in the islet’s canals.

Afterward, enjoy a magical snorkeling experience at La Calera area, swimming alongside marine iguanas, sea turtles, sea lions, and a wide variety of colorful fish. Finally, you will return to your hotel for overnight.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

Today it is time for a speed boat ride towards the south western side of Isabela Island, along the way you will see another volcano that are also part of the Island such as: Cerro Azul and also Union Rock. Upon arrival you will do a short walk around the lava formations floating above the sea, that are nesting places for many bobbies, pelicans and frigate birds too.

Then you will enjoy a light lunch on board. After this you will go again in water for more amazing snorkel, this place in particular is more diverse in fauna, if you are lucky, you will see a lot of sea turtles, sea horses, marine iguanas, sea lions and much more.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

Early bus ride for 30 minutes towards Volcan Sierra Negra (starting point), hike up to the Volcano Caldera (this could take up to 3- or 4-hours hike, depending of your conditions), along the way you can observe some plants and birds endemic from the Galapagos Islands and off course if the weather allows you will have a great Volcano View.

This volcano erupted on July 2018, so you will see the reminds of the last eruption.

Once we returned back to the Park control, we will return to Villamil City, then you will take a public speed boat ride towards to Santa Cruz, upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel for the night.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

This tour will start early from town, then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal where you will board the yatch for the excursion.

Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is suposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black.

Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark it was used as a target for US military base during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes).

Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half moon shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing) you are allowed to swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!

This program includes sightseeing, hike, snorkel, snorkel equiptment, lunch on board and much more.

Finally, you will be taken back to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos.

Hotel: 4* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES IF NEEDED)

Meals: B

After breaksfast, you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport according to your flight schedule to the mainland.

Please note that hotel check out is at 10:00 am. Our services concluded at Baltra Airport. END OF SERVICES

Unfortunately, we have to say good bye after we arrive in Quito and we invite you to see one of our other tours in Ecuador Mainland and Peru Tours.

However, if you desire to add one more night in Quito City or extend your staying in Ecuador, we can always help you out with free advice to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called Ecuador.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT HOTEL NIGHT IN QUITO IS NOT INCLUDED 

TRANSFER IN/OUT  IS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE