Summary
- Day 1 : Arrive Quito
- Day 2 : Arrive Galapagos and explore Santa Cruz
- Days 3-8 : Galapagos Island visits
- Day 9 : Back to Quito
- Day 10 : Return Home
- Additional Tour Options
- $1755 - 7 Day/6 night tour. Single Supp $625. Starting on Tuesdays
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- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- Santa Cruz
- North Seymour
- Plaza Island
- Sante Fe
- Tortuga Bay
- Bartolome
- Quito
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
SnorkelingIncludes opportunity for snorkeling or possibly SCUBA.
Details
Day 2 Arrive Galapagos and explore Santa Cruz 
(L,D)
Fly into Baltra Island, and then cross the Itabaca Channel, which separates this island from Santa Cruz. On the other side, a bus will take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve. View these reptiles in their natural habitat, a unique experience! A stop is made at the Twin Pit Craters, which is a great depression of volcanic material. Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids provide an exotic backdrop. A box lunch is provided and then it is on to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel to enjoy its multiple attractions: pool, sea kayaks, the white coral beach in front of the hotel, or a nap in your hammock. In the evening, dinner includes the flavors of local and international gastronomy, one more attraction of the Finch Bay Eco Hotel.
Days 3-8 Galapagos Island visits
(B,L,D)
While staying at Finch Bay you may choose optional yacht excursions to the islands of North Seymour, Plaza, Sante Fe, and Bartalome aboard the new Sea Finch Yacht. This is the fastest vessel in the Galapagos with an air-conditioned lounge, bar, and dining area; cruise the archipelago in style! Water activities abound with sea kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving trips offered daily. Finch Bay offers various land excursions, while still offering plenty of free time to swim in the pool, explore the beach, or to just relax in the Jacuzzi. 
Day 9 Back to Quito
(B) Leave the hotel early in the morning for a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to famous “Lonesome George” and many other giant tortoises. Then it is time for your overland transfer to the airport in Baltra to take your flight back to the continent.
Day 10 Return Home
Return home or continue exploring South America by adding on an additional tour or Quito extension.
Accommodations:
7 night deluxe Galapagos hotel and 2 nights luxury hotel in Quito.
Single Supplement:
$1105
Meals Included:
All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Transportation:
Transportation: Local flight, boat, bus, and your own two feet!
Notes:
Flights from Quito-Galapagos-Quito are not included. Please allow US$370 for low season, from Sep. 15-Oct. 31 and May 1-June 14. Allow US$425 during high season, from June 15-Sep. 14 and Nov. 1-Apr. 30. Prices do not include US$100 Galapagos National Park fee.
Group & Staff:
2 Min, local guides
Personal Budgeting:
Allow US$130 for meals not included, $100 optional excursions, US$45 for international departure tax, $10 Galapagos Park tax, and US$100 for Galapagos Park Entrance fee
Pre & Post Tour Accommodations:
Share US$85, Single US$140
Is it for Me?
This is the perfect itinerary for any traveler. You can opt to participate in the pre-planned day excursions, relax at the hotel, or sign up for a variety of sporting activities.
Arrival / Departure Transfers:
1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person
Weekly Departures
Starting Tuesday or Saturday
