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Galapagos Experience

Galapagos Experience

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Description

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this seven-day adventure through nature’s playground. Discover the incredible evolutionary history of the Galapagos Islands under the guidance of an expert naturalist guide. With accommodation on Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Isabela and Isla San Cristobal, this trip is perfect for travellers who don’t want to tour the islands on a cruise. You’ll have an expert leader to guide you through the range of optional activities on offer – you can customise your adventure so that you’ll do more of what you love, whether you want to get active with some hiking, get to know the incredible local marine life a little better or relax on the beach.

Trip Name
Galapagos Experience
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
7
Capacity
16
Highlights
  • Opt to go snorkelling in Tijeretas – keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos sea turtles, sea lions and plenty of colourful fish.
  • Take on the challenge of an optional, but highly rewarding volcano hike on Isla Isabela. This 17-km hike showcases some epic views across the island, plus the possibility of sighting the rare, red-feathered vermilion flycatcher.
  • Head to the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises munching grass, walking slowly and chilling in their natural habitat.
  • You have the option to tailor your experience with optional excursions like nature hikes and boat trips. Your local leader’s expert knowledge will help you create an unforgettable Galapagos experience.
  • Learn about Galapagos’ natural and exploratory history with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation efforts to preserve their ecosystems.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Isla Santa Cruz
Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Galapagos. You’ll meet your trip leader and the other travellers in your group at 11 am at the airport, then you’ll take a bus to Puerto Ayora. Head to the higher part of the islands to have close encounters with giant tortoises and observe these giants roaming in their natural habitat. Check into your hotel, then kick-start your adventure with a walking tour of Puerto Ayora with your leader. This afternoon, you’ll go on a walk to Tortuga Bay – an idyllic white sand beach where you can go kayaking, see marine iguanas or swim with harmless sharks.
Day 2 - Isla Isabela
Have an early start this morning and travel to Isla Isabela – the largest island in the Galapagos and one of the most volcanically active places on earth. When you arrive, join your leader for a walking tour to get your bearings, then visit a lagoon where you’ll see flamingos wading through the water – if it’s the right time of year, you might even see them nesting or doing their courtship dance. Head to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre for a close encounter with these placid giants. Here, you’ll see tortoises in different stages of development and learn about the preservation program for this fascinating species. 
Day 3 - Isla Isabela
Today is free for you to choose your own adventure on Isla Isabela. Ask your leader about the optional activities on offer – you might like to do something active, you could take a bus to the highest part of Isabela, where Sierra Negra Volcano is located, and take on a challenging 17-km hike up to the crater to see the spectacular views. If you’re lucky, you might even see the rare vermillion flycatcher. A worthwhile optional activity today is an excursion to Las Tintoreras, where white-tipped sharks rest during the day and marine iguanas nest. Otherwise, you could relax on the beach with a book, go for a swim or even do some snorkelling to discover what hidden wonders lie in Isla Isabela’s waters – you might see tropical fish, sea turtles or marine iguanas.
Day 4 - Isla Santa Cruz
You’ll have an early start this morning, returning to Puerto Ayora via public speedboat. When you arrive, you’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. The station's visitor centre showcases information about the islands and the conservation efforts being made to preserve the unique ecosystem here. It's also a great place to have close encounters with giant tortoises.
Day 5 - Isla San Cristobal
Travel to Isla San Cristobal this morning. Settle into your hotel, then go on a walking tour of San Cristobal with your leader. This afternoon, visit the Galapagos Interpretation Center, where you’ll learn about the human and natural history of this island cluster. Afterwards opt to hike to Tijeretas Hill or snorkel at Tijeretas where you may be joined on your swim by sea turtles, rays, fish and sea lions.
Day 6 - Isla San Cristobal
Experience Isla San Cristobal’s incredible wildlife and abundant landscapes with a 45-minute boat ride to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) this morning. On the way, you might be able to spot nesting frigates and blue-footed boobies. You might even get the chance to swim among the sea lions again. At Leon Dormido, you can snorkel and look for sea turtles, manta rays and the harmless Galapagos shark. Eat lunch on the boat, then head back for an afternoon at your leisure. You may want to walk to Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) for stunning views of the bay. Ask your leader for recommendations to help you plan your afternoon.
Day 7 - Isla San Cristobal
Today, you’ll be transferred to the airport by a local representative. With no further activities planned, your adventure comes to an end.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
31-07-202606-08-2026AUD $ 2,321-
14-08-202620-08-2026AUD $ 2,099-
21-08-202627-08-2026AUD $ 2,043-
04-09-202610-09-2026AUD $ 2,122-
18-09-202624-09-2026AUD $ 2,212-
02-10-202608-10-2026AUD $ 2,396-
16-10-202622-10-2026AUD $ 2,446-
06-11-202612-11-2026AUD $ 2,406-
13-11-202619-11-2026AUD $ 2,406-
04-12-202610-12-2026AUD $ 2,696-
18-12-202624-12-2026AUD $ 2,346-
01-01-202707-01-2027AUD $ 2,176-
22-01-202728-01-2027AUD $ 2,176-
05-02-202711-02-2027AUD $ 2,221-
12-02-202718-02-2027AUD $ 2,221-
26-02-202704-03-2027AUD $ 2,221-
19-03-202725-03-2027AUD $ 2,221-
02-04-202708-04-2027AUD $ 2,266-
16-04-202722-04-2027AUD $ 2,266-
30-04-202706-05-2027AUD $ 2,266-
14-05-202720-05-2027AUD $ 2,176-
28-05-202703-06-2027AUD $ 2,176-
11-06-202717-06-2027AUD $ 2,121-
02-07-202708-07-2027AUD $ 2,266-
16-07-202722-07-2027AUD $ 2,266-
30-07-202705-08-2027AUD $ 2,266-
13-08-202719-08-2027AUD $ 2,176-
27-08-202702-09-2027AUD $ 2,176-
10-09-202716-09-2027AUD $ 2,176-
24-09-202730-09-2027AUD $ 2,121-
01-10-202707-10-2027AUD $ 2,121-
15-10-202721-10-2027AUD $ 2,121-
05-11-202711-11-2027AUD $ 2,221-
12-11-202718-11-2027AUD $ 2,221-
26-11-202702-12-2027AUD $ 2,221-
10-12-202716-12-2027AUD $ 2,121-
24-12-202730-12-2027AUD $ 2,121-
31-12-202706-01-2028AUD $ 2,121-
21-01-202827-01-2028AUD $ 2,316-
04-02-202810-02-2028AUD $ 2,316-
25-02-202802-03-2028AUD $ 2,316-
17-03-202823-03-2028AUD $ 2,266-
31-03-202806-04-2028AUD $ 2,266-
14-04-202820-04-2028AUD $ 2,361-
28-04-202804-05-2028AUD $ 2,361-
12-05-202818-05-2028AUD $ 2,266-
26-05-202801-06-2028AUD $ 2,266-
09-06-202815-06-2028AUD $ 2,211-
30-06-202806-07-2028AUD $ 2,211-
14-07-202820-07-2028AUD $ 2,361-
28-07-202803-08-2028AUD $ 2,361-
11-08-202817-08-2028AUD $ 2,316-
25-08-202831-08-2028AUD $ 2,316-
08-09-202814-09-2028AUD $ 2,316-
22-09-202828-09-2028AUD $ 2,211-
29-09-202805-10-2028AUD $ 2,211-
13-10-202819-10-2028AUD $ 2,211-
03-11-202809-11-2028AUD $ 2,361-
10-11-202816-11-2028AUD $ 2,361-
24-11-202830-11-2028AUD $ 2,361-
08-12-202814-12-2028AUD $ 2,266-
22-12-202828-12-2028AUD $ 2,266-
29-12-202804-01-2029AUD $ 2,211-

Accommodation

Guesthouse (6 nights)

Transport

Speed boat, Private Vehicle, Public bus

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