This ten-day adventure is perfect for those who want to experience the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galápagos Islands but prefer to sleep on shore – so your time on the water is limited to commuting between islands. Go ashore at the lesser-visited island of Isabela and spend your days with playful sea lions, giant manta rays, and the Galápagos giant tortoise. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time – and optional activities abound.
What’s Included
Quito to Galápagos return flights. Downhill-biking excursion and Mann Beach visit (San Cristóbal). Snorkelling trip to Kicker Rock. Interpretation Centre visit. Swimming and snorkelling in Floreana. Highlands excursion. “Wall of Tears” monument (Isabela Island). Sierra Negra Volcano hike. Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit. Las Tintoreras excursion. Puerto Ayora town visit. Santa Cruz highlands visit. Tortuga Bay walk and kayaking excursion. Charles Darwin Research Station visit.
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner. (Allow USD100-150 for meals not included. You must pay a USD10 (cash) Tourist Transit Card fee at the Quito airport and a USD100 (cash) Galápagos Park entry fee immediately upon arrival to the islands (subject to increase). Also, USD5 for the Isabela municipal tax.)
Hotels (9 nights).
Local flight, speed boat, van, pickup truck, local bus, Zodiac.
Local naturalist guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), Local G Adventures representative in Quito.
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10