Quito: Galapagos Islands 4-Day Tour with Flights

Discover the Galapagos Islands on a 4-day tour from Quito. Explore San Cristobal, visit a tortoise breeding station, hike Tijeretas Hill, and swim with sea lions at Playa Mann.
Day 1: Quito to Galapagos

Meet at Quito Airport and board your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival on San Cristobal, the most biodiverse island of the archipelago, a private transport will take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the interpretation center to learn about the history, nature, and ecology of the islands.

Afterward, enjoy the beautiful warm sandy beach 'Playa Mann,' where you can swim with playful sea lions. In the evening, enjoy the nighttime activities of the Galapagos Islands. Spend the night in Puerto Baquerizo.

Day 2: The Highlands of San Cristobal

Explore the community of 'El Progreso' and the 'El Junco' crater lake with your naturalist guide, the only freshwater lake in the archipelago, where frigatebirds like to wash their wings to remove excess salt.

Afterward, drive to 'Cerro Colorado' to visit the giant tortoise breeding station. End the day at one of the most beautiful beaches of the archipelago, 'Puerto Chino,' where you can observe marine iguanas, Galápagos crabs, blue-footed boobies, lava lizards, sea lions, and much more. Then, relax along the seaside boulevard. Spend the night in Puerto Baquerizo.

Day 3: Paths and Coasts

Start the day with a hike up "Tijeretas Hill," where Charles Darwin first set foot with his ship "Beagle." Along this trail, encounter many Galapagos finches. Once at the top, be overwhelmed by the breathtaking view and the amazing feeling of being in the middle of nowhere.

Enjoy a refreshing swim at the tranquil "Playa Carola" and then visit "La Lobería," a paradise for sea lions and marine iguanas, and a popular spot for surfers from all over the world. Spend the night in Puerto Baquerizo.

Day 4: Galapagos to Quito

Your tour guide will accompany you to the airport to take the flight back to Quito where you can continue your personal onward journey or international return flight.

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