Summary
- Day 1 : Arrive Quito
- Day 2 : Flight from Quito to Baltra (Santa Cruz)
- Days 3-8 : Galapagos
- Day 9 : Return flight to Quito
- Day 10 : Return Home
- Additional Tour Options
- $1940 - 9 Day/8 night tour. Single Supp $560
- $1610 - 8 Day/7 night tour. Single Supp $490
- $1275 - 7 Day/6 night tour. Single Supp $420
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- F
- M
- A
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- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- South Plaza
- Santa Cruz Highlands
- North Seymour
- Bartolome
- Sante Fe
- Floreana
- Quito
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
SnorkelingIncludes opportunity for snorkeling or possibly SCUBA.
Details
Day 2 Flight from Quito to Baltra (Santa Cruz)
(D)
A flight from Quito and a bus and ferry from Baltra take you to Puerto Ayora, a small and vibrant community on Santa Cruz Island. Puerto Ayora is dotted with colorful homes and the pangas of local fishermen. It is also home to the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. The entrance to the Station is literally steps away from the front door of Hotel Silberstein.
In the afternoon you can nap in your air-conditioned hotel room or meander the friendly streets of Puerto Ayora. A walk into the Charles Darwin Research Station allows you to visit with the oldest and largest tortoises in the Galapagos Archipelago. You can also see baby tortoises the size of skipping stones. In the evening dinner will be served at the hotel, starting with a welcome drink.
Days 3-8 Galapagos
(B,L,D)
The Hotel Silberstein allows you to explore the precious treasures of the Galapagos Islands in many different ways. A variety of island visits will be offered during your stay; choose to investigate this diverse marine environment by partaking in daily yacht excursions to such islands as South Plaza, North Seymour, Bartolome, Sante Fe, or Florena. Literally delve into the Galapagos’s famous underwater marine world by engaging in snorkeling or scuba diving options.
Land based tours to the Santa Cruz Highlands or a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Center are sure to captivate even the toughest critique. Come spend an exciting holiday exploring the beauty of this natural paradise with a stay at the unique Hotel Silberstein.
9 Nights Comfortable Hotel
All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Local flight, boat, van or jeep, bus and your own two feet!
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.
2 Min, local guides
Allow US$40 for meals not included in Quito or Guayaquil, US$45 for international departure tax, $10 Galapagos Park tax, and US$100 for Galapagos Park Entrance fee
Share US$45, Single US$75
Travelers should be prepared to handle 2-4 hours of walking per day. This itinerary keeps you moving, but allows plenty of down-time to explore each region.
1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person
