Ultimate 6 Days Galapagos Island-Hopping Tour

Galápagos Island Hopping Ultimate Tour gives you an opportunity and fast introduction to explore the Enchanted Islands. Our program combines the famous sights of the Galapagos in a very reasonable price. It was customized in order to visit the Galapagos in a shorter time… Let us take you to there , you decide the time!!!

Tour Information

Price per person

USD 1,210

Tour length

6 DAYS

Physical rating

All year round

Season

All year round

Group size

1 – 10 pax

Travel style

Start

Quito

Finish

Quito

Tour code

GE-GGU-19

Tour highlights

Start and end in Quito! With the discovery tour GuideGalapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. GuideGalapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals and more.
Day 1
QUITO ORIENTATION MEETING & BRIEFING
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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 Guide 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.

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

Day 2
FLIGHT TO GALAPAGOS ( SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT )
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Today is your depart to the Galapagos Islands , you will flight to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno ( San Cristobal Island ) , it will take 1 hour and half approx. Then one of our representatives will meet you at the Airport to take you to the hotel for check in.  After you will have chance to have something to eat in town near by the hotel. In the afternoon the our Guide will meet you at the lobby to take you visit the most beautiful hill near by town well known as Tijeretas Hill ( nickname given by the frigatte birds shape as scissors). You will hike up to the hill , then you will stop by the self guided Interpretation Center to know more about the Capital of the Galapagos. Then you will do snorkel at Darwins Bay , finally you will return back to the hotel for overnight.

Overnight at Algarrobos Hostal or Similar **

Day 3
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
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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 thru the channel in search of a variety of 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.

Overnight at Algarrobos Hostal or Similar **

Day 4
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
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Today you will take a speed boat towards Puerto Ayora , Santa Cruz Island ( it will take 2 hours approx.) Then you will get to the hotel for check in , after the guide will take you to Charles Darwin Research Station ( this is the most important research center of the entire Galapagos ) Then you will have some time to enjoy the town and have a quick lunch before the next activity. Later in the afternoon you will go to visit a Tortoise Ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz , where you will see a very big land wild tortoises in natural state. Finally you will return back to town for overnight... Tonight Advise : Don't miss eating at the QUIOSKOS street a very fresh lobster and many different tipe of sea food caught in the morning. Also go at night to the Pier , where you can see babbie sharks , rays and many other animals very close.

Overnight at Native Galapagos or Similar **

Day 5
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
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This day you will enjoy the Galapagos on your own !!! Here you have several options to visit near by Puerto Ayora Town and around
Easy Excursion on your own:
Visit to Las Grietas - Alemanes Beach ( water taxi - short walk)
Visit to Tortuga Bay - Kayak at Playa Mansa (walking from the hotel)
Visit to La Playa de la Estacion ( walking from the hotel)
Visit to El Garrapatero Beach ( need a taxi )
These other options you will need a Tour as Follows:
Bartolome Island Tour Full day
Santa Fe Island Tour Full day
Isabela Island Tour Full day
Pinzon Island Tour Full day
South Plaza Tour Full day
Bay Tour Around Puerto Ayora Half a Day
Diving Tour ( 2 inmersions in a full day )
We can always assist you arranging one of these options mentioned above , if so please let us know in advance.
Overnight at Native Galapagos or Similar **

Day 6
FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO
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Free morning , 10:00 am check out and transportation to Baltra’s Airport to take a flight to Quito late in the afternoon , then transportation to the Hotel in Quito 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 advise to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called Ecuador.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FOR TOMORROW CHECK OUT IS AT 11 am TRANSFER OUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
Overnight Ibis Hotel Quito ***
END OF THE SERVICES

The program includes

  • 6 Days / 5 Nights hotel accommodations (BUDGET CATEGORY rooms) DBL / TWIN Ask for single supplement
  • Welcome to Ecuador Orientation meeting
  • Breakfast every day of the tour , Lunch & specified in program AS INCLUDED
  • Transfers and transportation provided by GUIDECUADOR
  • Private Spanish/English speaking guide
  • All Sightseeings according itinerary
  • Travel Assistance
  • All hikes mentioned in program

Not included in Program

  • International airfare to Guayaquil or Quito
  • Round Trip ticket to Galapagos
  • Galapagos Park fee USD 100 pp
  • Galapagos Control Card ( Galapagos ID ) 20 usd pp
  • Isabela Dock Fee usd 10 pp
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Water Taxis between the Islands at the Galapagos
  • Gratuities
  • Any personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Any activity not specified in program
  • Any hotel nights before or after our Tour Program , if you would like to add ons please let us know in advance

GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !

24/7 Booking Phone Number: +1-888-469-2230

Tour Overview

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AGE RANGE : 12 to 80 year old

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel, Hostal

MIN GROUP SIZE : 2  ( IF YOU ARE SOLO TRAVELER , PLEASE ASK FOR SINGLE RATE)

MAX GROUP SIZE : 10

TRANSPORTATION : Coach / Bus, Plane

PHYSICAL RATING  :Standard

TRAVEL STYLE: Adventure , Multisport

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