GALÁPAGOS: Island hopping trip, including Quito 12 days GALÁPAGOS: Island Hopping Tour, including Quito 12 days
ID: GYG958715-1499181
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
12 days
Description
12-day VIP trip in high-quality hotels: Swissotel - Quito, Hotel Playa Mann Ocean View Suite - San Cristóbal, Hotel Ikala Suite - Santa Cruz, Casa de Marita Junior Suite - Isabela.
Day 1: Arrival in Quito. Transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Private city tour of Quito with English-speaking guide, including admission to La Compañía, San Francisco, La Basilica, and lunch. Day 3: Transfer to the airport. Flight to San Cristóbal (not included). Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Day 4: Drive to the highlands of the island with a private driver. Visit El Junco Lagoon, La Galapaguera turtle sanctuary, and the beaches of Puerto Chino and La Lobería. Day 5: Snorkeling tour to Kickers Rock / León Dormido, including equipment, box lunch, and transportation.
Day 6: Transfer to the port. Speedboat to Santa Cruz (approx. 2 hours). Transfer with private driver to the highlands to the Rancho Primicias turtle farm (including admission). Transfer to the hotel. Day 7: Day trip to Seymour Norte and Bachas, including snorkeling equipment, transportation, box lunch.
Day 8: Tour of Academy Bay, including transportation and snorkeling equipment. Transfer from hotel to port. Speedboat to Isabela. Transfer to hotel. Day 9: Hiking tour to the Sierra Negra volcano crater, including transportation and box lunch. Day 10: Snorkeling tour to Los Túneles, including snorkeling equipment, transportation, and box lunch.
Day 11: Tour to Tintoreras, including snorkeling equipment and transportation. Transfer to the port. Speedboat to Santa Cruz. Transfer to the hotel. Day 12: Transfer to the Itabaca Canal (airport).
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Quito's colonial old town.
- Natural wonders of the Galápagos Islands: Detailed island hopping VIP trip.
- Ideal as a honeymoon or wedding anniversary trip!
- Snorkeling with hammerhead sharks at Kicker Rock
- Seymour Norte bird island, Sierra Negra volcano, Cabo Rosa, and much more!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will be met at the airport with a name sign.
INCLUDED
- 11 nights in a double room in the hotels mentioned, including breakfast - All transfers mentioned - Private city tour of Quito in English or German - Private driver to the highlands of San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz - All tours on the Galápagos with English-speaking national park guide (additional tours):
- Snorkeling tour Leon Dormido approx. 6-7 hours, including box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment, fins, wetsuit. - Tour to Seymour Norte, approx. 8 hours, including box lunch, transportation, snorkeling equipment. - Academy Bay tour in Pt. Ayora, approx. 3 hours, including snorkeling equipment.
- Hiking tour to Sierra Negra volcano, approx. 7 hours, including box lunch and transportation. - Snorkeling tour to Los Tuneles, approx. 6 hours, including box lunch, snorkeling equipment, fins, and wetsuit. - Tour to Tintoreras Island, approx. 3 hours, including snorkeling equipment.
- 3 x crossings between the islands in a public speedboat. - Local customer service.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights Quito - San Cristóbal, Baltra - Quito (approx. $400 per person). - Meals/drinks not specified. - Galapagos National Park entrance fee $200 per person. - Migration card TC Ingala $20 per person. - Port fee Pt. Villamil $10 per person.
- Shuttle boats 6 x $1 = $6 per person. - Ferry St. Cruz – Baltra $1 per person. - Bus Baltra – airport $5 per person. - Tips.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.