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The Galapagos Islands are full of amazing wildlife and incredible natural beauty. The 10 day guided Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour will allow you to see the many animals of the islands in their natural habitat while you explore by foot, bike and boat. This adventure is perfect for the traveller who wants to experience nature and enjoy an adrenaline rush!

Stay on the islands of San Cristobal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz in small local hotels in incredible locations. As you explore the islands you’ll learn about the precious local ecosystem and how important it is to continue conservation efforts to preserve the special wildlife that lives here. This tour supports this effort by being as sustainable as possible and tries not to produce trash or use single-use plastics. On this tour, you’ll see unique and beautiful landscapes as you kayak through the gentle waters, and bike or hike across remote back roads. And of course, you’ll meet the famous residents of the islands including the giant tortoises, iguanas, penguins, and blue-footed boobies! Snorkel in the bright blue waters in search of turtles, paddle to find penguins, and hike to tortoise habitat! The Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour is an adventurous deep-dive into the Galapagos unlike any other you’re likely to find.

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Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour

Discover the amazing Galapagos Islands and their wildlife on foot, by bike, and by kayak
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(70 reviews)
10 days from $2,395USD
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Duration
10 days
Season
Jan-Dec
Multisport
Type
Guided, Scheduled
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Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
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Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour
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The Galapagos Islands are full of amazing wildlife and incredible natural beauty. The 10 day guided Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour will allow you to see the many animals of the islands in their natural habitat while you explore by foot, bike and boat. This adventure is perfect for the traveller who wants to experience nature and enjoy an adrenaline rush!

Stay on the islands of San Cristobal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz in small local hotels in incredible locations. As you explore the islands you’ll learn about the precious local ecosystem and how important it is to continue conservation efforts to preserve the special wildlife that lives here. This tour supports this effort by being as sustainable as possible and tries not to produce trash or use single-use plastics. On this tour, you’ll see unique and beautiful landscapes as you kayak through the gentle waters, and bike or hike across remote back roads. And of course, you’ll meet the famous residents of the islands including the giant tortoises, iguanas, penguins, and blue-footed boobies! Snorkel in the bright blue waters in search of turtles, paddle to find penguins, and hike to tortoise habitat! The Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour is an adventurous deep-dive into the Galapagos unlike any other you’re likely to find.

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Trip highlights

Discover the incredible native wildlife including tortoises, sea lions, iguanas, sharks, rays, penguins, and blue-footed boobies.

Get to know each island by staying in charming locally-run hotels that are perched right near the water.

Meet the underwater island residents, as you’ll have many opportunities to snorkel throughout your trip.

Stay active by biking, hiking, and kayaking as you explore the unique and amazing environments on the islands.

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Day 1
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Welcome Meeting in Quito
Today you are free to explore Quito on your own, as your tour officially starts in the evening with your welcome meeting. During the meeting, you’ll meet your guide and other group members and learn all about the adventure you’re about to embark on!
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Quito
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Hiking and Snorkeling on San Cristobal Island
Your day begins with your transfer to the airport and the three-hour flight to San Cristobal Island. Once you arrive in the Galapagos, you’ll have time for lunch before a visit to the Interpretation Centre. You’ll learn from an expert naturalist the importance of this special national park and its role in environmental research. In the afternoon, you’ll take a hike to Frigate Hill, which offers a scenic view of the island. Then, it’s finally time to jump in that gorgeous crystal blue water for some snorkelling! You’ll be looking for sea lions, sea turtles, and hundreds of brightly coloured fish. After snorkelling, you’ll return to the hotel for a good night's sleep.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Hotel on San Cristobal
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 3
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Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
This morning, you’ll board a boat to ride across the gorgeous Galapagos waters to Kicker Rock. This incredible volcanic formation rises 500 feet out of the water and is one of the most awe-inspiring spots in the Galapagos. Just below the surface, there is a channel that cuts through the rock, home to white tip reef sharks, rays, sea lions, and even hammerhead sharks. The day will be divided into two snorkel trips for you to explore this incredible underwater wonderland. You’ll have lunch on the boat and have a beach break at a nearby white-sand beach. After your snorkelling adventures, you’ll return to town, where you’re free to explore for the evening.
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Overnight Location Hotel on San Cristobal
Included Meals Breakfast and lunch
Day 4
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Kayaking to Tintoreras
This morning you’ll take a short island hopper flight to the wildlife sanctuary on Isabela Island. You’ll have time to explore and get settled before your afternoon paddle. You will be kayaking to the islet of Tintoreras and looking for the wildlife that lives in its volcanic underwater canyons. Keep a lookout for penguins and the famous blue-footed boobies, and feel free to jump into the water if you want to visit with the fish, turtles, and sea lions.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Hotel on Isabela Island
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 5
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Explore Isabela Island by Bicycle
Today will be an exciting day of discovery as you explore the island on a half-day biking excursion. You’ll be cycling through the back roads of the island, taking time to explore some walking trails that lead to several lookout points with gorgeous views. Two of the highlights will be Playa del Amor and the Tortoise Breeding Centre. At Playa del Amor, you’ll visit a special type of iguana that can forage for food underwater and can only be found in the Galapagos. At the Tortoise Breeding Centre, you’ll learn all about these amazing creatures and what is being done to preserve the population. You’ll bike past the flamingo lagoon on your way back to the hotel where you can unwind for the evening.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Hotel on Isabela Island
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 6
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Trekking Sierra Negra And Snorkel Tintoreras
The morning is to explore the Highlands of Isabela, as you will trek the rim of Sierra Negra Volcano for 10 miles total, there you can see fresh volcanic material from the last eruptions of 2018, with clear weather you can also have a nice view of Elizabeth bay, in the Affernoon you will go to Tintoreras, and islet of jagged volcanic rock that form small underwater canyons thriving with wildlife. Be on the look out for feisty penguins and blue-footed boobies! Want to get the view from above and below? Get up close and personal by submerging in serene crystal waters in search of more varieties of fish, turtles, and sea lions. <strong>Overnight Location:</strong> Hotel on Isabela Island
Distance Breakfast, lunch
Overnight Location Flexible
Included Meals
Day 7
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Lava Tunnels
Enter a world like no other at Los Tunneles. Famous for its arch-like volcanic formations this is an ecosystem brimming with different species of animals and is a nesting ground for blue-footed boobies. Possible sightings include white-tip reef sharks, penguins, golden and eagle rays, among many others! Explore the area above and below as our day's expeditions takes you by boat, snorkeling as well as on foot. Lunch will be served on board and after we will travel back to town.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Hotel on Isabela Island
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 8
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Visit the Giant Tortoises
Start your day with an early morning boat ride to Santa Cruz Island. On arrival, you’ll be able to pay a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about the research and conservation efforts being made to help repopulate different tortoise species. You’ll already have met some of the local tortoises during your trip, but today you’ll be meeting the big guys at El Chato Reserve in their natural habitat. Head back to town at the end of the day and take a walk through Puerto Ayora.
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Overnight Location Hotel on Santa Cruz
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 9
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Flight to Quito
After your final breakfast in the islands, you’ll head to Baltra and catch a flight back to Quito.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Quito
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 10
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Tour Ends
Your tour is complete after you’ve checked out of your hotel this morning. It’s time to continue to your next destination or start the journey home!
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided tour is run as a mixed group on a scheduled departure. Private departures are available on request.

Prices below are per person:

Day Of WeekPrice Per Person *
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Friday
$2,395USD
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What’s included

Meals

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, water, and snacks are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 9 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Quito are not included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transport for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour. Transportation to and from the airport in Quito before and after the tour is not included, but the airport transfers to your domestic flights between Quito and the Galapagos Islands are included. The domestic flight between Quito and the Galapagos Islands is not included.

Also Included

  • Experienced, certified English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bike rental, including a hybrid bike, certified helmet and gloves
  • Paddling equipment, including a sit-on-top double kayak and paddles
  • Snorkeling equipment, including masks and fins

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Flights to and from Ecuador
  • Galapagos transit control card (INGALA)
  • Galapagos National Park fee
  • Isabela Island fee
  • Lunches and dinners not previously mentioned
  • Tourist taxes if applicable
  • Visas if required
  • Personal equipment
  • Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
  • Tour guide, driver, server, and hotel staff gratuities
  • Optional activities

Optional Extras

  • Day tours in Quito (prices are on request)
  • Additional activities on Isabella Island are available on your free day (Day 7), your tour guide can help make arrangements
  • Additional nights in Quito before or after the tour
  • Airport transfers

Accommodation for Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour

This tour is based in 3 and 4-star boutique hotels. The hotels on the islands are either right at the water or have water views. They offer comfortable rooms in great locations. Rooms are double occupancy and single travellers will pay a supplement.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel (please inquire for the pricing).

Non-Standard Cancellation

  • 62 days or more prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 30% of the total trip cost.
  • Between 61 and 32 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 60% of the total trip cost.
  • 31 days or less prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total trip cost.
Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour?

We rate this tour as a 2/5. You will have a chance to participate in several physical activities including hiking, paddling, cycling, and snorkeling. All the activities will include instruction and no previous experience is required. The terrain is flat and easy, and you will always have vehicle support should you wish to take a break.

Do I need a visa to travel to Ecuador?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour?

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, water, and snacks are included.

Is the Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour family-friendly?

Yes, this is a great tour for a family with older children. Children must be over the age of 8 to participate.

What is the group size on the Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour?

The maximum group size for this tour is 10 people. Please let us know your desired departure day and we can advise on the availability.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all the activities involved. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Quito to start this tour?

The best way to reach Quito is to fly to the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). You will need to arrange transportation to the hotel from here.

Is the Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour guided?

Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.

Where does the Galapagos Adventure and Wildlife Tour end?

This tour ends at the hotel in Quito. You will need to arrange transportation to the airport from here.

Are equipment rentals included?

The equipment for all activities on the itinerary are included. This includes your hybrid bicycle, helmet, and gloves for the bike rides. You’ll have a two-seater kayak and paddles, as well as a snorkeling mask and fins provided as well. Please bring any additional equipment desired.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Ecuador?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Ecuador?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Ecuador for this tour?

The best time to visit Ecuador for this tour is between June and September when the northern region experiences less rain.

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