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Galapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour

Galapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour

Let yourself captivated by one of the natural wonders in world , well known as The Galapagos Islands, enjoy the sound of birds, the flight of frigates and blue-footed boobies. Also get ready to discover the marine life with all its protected species like sea lions , dare to snorkel with the Marine Iguanas, Penguins, Manta Rays and of course sharks. And if this were not enough, we will discover the great mysteries of the Galapagos Turtles and Land Tortoises and their charms. Also enjoy with a delicious gastronomy and fresh products directly from the sea, as well as relax and enjoy beautiful landscapes.

Tour Information

Price per person

USD 3,300

Tour length

9 DAYS

Physical rating

All year round

Season

All year round

Group size

1 – 16 pax

Travel style

Start

Quito

Finish

Quito

Tour code

GE-GGO-08

Tour highlights

Start and end in Quito! With the adventure tour GuideGalapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour, you have a 9 day tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. GuideGalapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Day 1

QUITO ORIENTATION MEETING & BRIEFING

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.

Overnight: DANN CARLTON **** or Similar

Meals: N/A

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

Day 2

FLIGHT TO GALAPAGOS ( SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT )

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 back to the hotel for overnight.

Overnight: GALAPAGOS SUNSET **** or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

KICKER ROCK TOUR

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.

Overnight: GALAPAGOS SUNSET **** or Similar

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Public speed boat ride towards to Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival 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 on your own 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 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.

Overnight: LA ISLA **** or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

ISABELA ISLAND

Public Speed boat to Isabela Island, then we will take you will visit a next-door islet known as Tintoreras full of babies’ marine iguanas, sea gulls, sea lions, blue footed bobbies, frigate birds and some Galapagos Penguins.

Also depending of the sea tide, you will be able to see the TINTORERAS or The White Tip Reef Shark, who rest during day time at the Islet canals. Then you will go for a magic snorkel at La Calera area, where you will swim together with marine iguanas, sea turtles, sea lions and a great number of colorful fish. Finally, you will return back to hotel.

In the afternoon you will have time on your own to enjoy the beach, sunset or walk around the wetlands.

Overnight: CORMORANT **** or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

LOS TUNELES TOUR

Then 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...

Finally, you will return back to the hotel in Town.

Overnight: CORMORANT **** or Similar

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 7

SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO HIKE

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 back 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.

Overnight: LA ISLA **** or Similar

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

BARTOLOME ISLAND

This tour will start early from town, then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal where you will board the yatch for this excursion. This program includes sightseeing, hike, snorkel, snorkel equipment, lunch on board and much more. Finally, you will be taken back to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos.

Bartolome:

The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air creating very light rocks.

Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is supposed 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.

Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers. 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 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!

Overnight: La Isla or Similar ****

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 9

FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO

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

The program includes

9 Days / 8 Nights hotel accommodations (Tourist Superior CATEGORY rooms) DBL / TWIN Ask for single supplement
Welcome to Ecuador Orientation meeting
Breakfast every day of the tour , Lunch specified in program
Transfers and transportation provided by GUIDECUADOR
Private Spanish/English speaking guide
Entrance fees according to itinerary mentioned as INCLUDED
One way ticket Isabela – San Cristobal Island
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
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

HIGHLIGHTS:

AGE RANGE : 10 to 80 year old

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel

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

MAX GROUP SIZE : 15

TRANSPORTATION : Coach / Bus, Plane

PHYSICAL RATING :Easy

TRAVEL STYLE: Adventure , Multisport

Galapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour

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GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !

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

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