Upgraded Land Galapagos

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Duration: 10 days

Begins: Quito

Ends: Papallacta

Trip Code: SEQU

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    Strike a balance between genuine encounters with Mother Nature and the comfort of land accommodations on this 10-day Galápagos tour. Explore Ecuador's capital, Quito, on your own before hopping on a flight to the Galápagos Islands where an incredible diversity in wildlife awaits. Go snorkelling at the dramatic Kicker Rock, visit a sea lion nursery, and go birdwatching in the highlands of Floreana. With upgraded hotels and private speedboat transfers, you'll be well-rested and ready to take in the unique splendour that these islands offer.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Classic
    All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
    Service Level
    Upgraded
    Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16, avg 12
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island
    • Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta
    • Snorkelling excursion to Kicker Rock
    • Visit a sea lion colony and go snorkelling at La Lobería (Floreana Island)
    • Highlands excursion (Floreana Island)
    • Tintoreras excursion (Isabela Island)
    • Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
    • Isabela Municipal Tax
    • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
    • Papallacta hot spring visit
    • Internal flights
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (9 nts).

    Meals

    9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

    Allow USD300-390 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Private speedboat, private vehicle, plane.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).

    Day 1 : Quito

    Arrive at any time.

    If you are not able to attend the welcome meeting, our representative will leave all important information at your hotel’s reception indicating what time to be ready the next day.

    Booking pre- or post-trip accommodation is highly recommended to fully experience the city and take advantage of the many optional activities available.

    Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative

    The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.

    Acommodation

    NH Collection Royal Quito

    Optional Activities - Day 1

    Quito City Tour & Equator Line

    Quito 9h

    Enjoy a city tour of Quito. Visit the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops at the Basilica del Voto Nacional, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Square, Plaza Grande and the Panecillo, a towering statue of the virgin of Quito who looks out over a stunning view of the city. Drive 25km (16 mi) north of Quito to the Middle of the World, latitude 0º. Stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Please note that this tour starts at 8 a.m. and ends around 5 p.m.

    Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip

    Cotopaxi - Alausí

    Enjoy a spectacular 2 hour drive to Cotopaxi Volcano National Park to see the highest active volcano in the world (5,897m/ 19,347 ft). Visit a museum in the park and hike around a lagoon at the bottom of the volcano to learn about the flora and fauna found at this altitude. Continue by car up the volcano to the parking lot, at over 4,500m/14,763 ft. Walk for an hour and a half to the refuge and after a short break, continue to the glacier (if the weather holds out). Return to Quito in the afternoon. **Park entrance fee is not included and is split among the number of travellers in the group**

    Acommodation

    NH Collection Royal Quito

    Day 2 : Quito/San Cristóbal Island

    Fly to the Galápagos Islands. Visit the Interpretation Centre in the afternoon to learn about the natural history of the area. Explore the trails around the centre and opt to snorkel at nearby Las Tijeretas.

    Plane

    Quito - San Cristóbal Island 3h

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Interpretation Center Visit

    San Cristóbal Island 1h - 2h

    Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.

    Acommodation

    Blue Marlin Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 2

    Las Tijeretas Walk

    San Cristóbal Island

    Walk to 'Las Tijeretas' located just past the Interpretation Centre. Feel free to go on your own – this walk does not need a guide and is well marked. Walk quietly up the hill and you mind find some nesting frigatebirds. Cool off at the beach or go snorkelling off the rocks to spot schools of colourful fish.

    Acommodation

    Blue Marlin Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 3 : San Cristóbal Island

    Snorkel at Kicker Rock, an impressive volcanic rock formation, rich in wildlife diversity both under the surface and above.

    Snorkelling (Kicker Rock)

    Kicker Rock 2h - 3h

    Embark on a snorkelling adventure at Kicker Rock, one of the most stunning landmarks in the Galápagos Islands that’s home to an incredibly diverse range of marine life that inhabits the nutrient-rich water. Explore the rock which rises 150m (492 ft) above the ocean's surface, and is divided into two parts by a narrow channel. See an array of sharks and fish that are drawn to the rock and provide for an exhilarating unique snorkelling experience.

    Acommodation

    Blue Marlin Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 3

    Puerto Chino Beach Visit

    San Cristóbal Island

    Head to this white-sands of Puerto Chino beach and go for a swim or lounge in the sun.

    La Lobería Beach Visit

    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

    Visit La Lobería beach and be greeted by a colony of sea lions. Keep your eyes open for marine iguanas on the black rocks and sea turtles in the shallow bay.

    Playa Mann Visit

    Playa Mann

    Head to this white-sand beach just a short walk from town. Go for a swim or watch snoozing sea lions.

    Acommodation

    Blue Marlin Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 4 : San Cristóbal Island/Floreana Island

    Travel by speedboat to Floreana Island. Walk along the black sand beach until La Lobería with its resident sea lion colony, and enjoy meals at the G Adventures-supported community restaurants that help to support community tourism on the island.

    Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.

    Speedboat

    San Cristóbal Island - Floreana Island 3h 74km

    Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).

    La Lobería - Floreana

    Floreana Island

    Follow the black sand beach to La Lobería a sea lion nursery. The white-sand beach, protected bay, and turquoise waters are perfect for a swim or snorkel.

    Floreana Community Restaurants

    Floreana Island

    To further benefit the community on Floreana island G has provided training to residents for all aspects of tourism, including food preparation and service. The community will provide your meals while staying on this small island. The meals are rotated amongst different community members in order to spread out the benefits of tourism. While eating at the community restaurants you will be contributing to the self-sufficiency of the first community tourism operator in the Galápagos.

    Acommodation

    Floreana Lava Lodge

    Acommodation

    Floreana Lava Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Floreana Island/Isabela Island

    Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana in the early morning. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area's natural history. Then, transfer by speedboat to Isabela Island. In the afternoon, visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre.

    Floreana Highlands Excursion

    Floreana Island 2h - 3h

    Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Hear the tales about the pirates, whalers, seal hunters and buccaneers who once lived in this isolated and unique landscape.

    Speedboat

    Floreana Island - Isabela Island 2h Afternoon 37km

    Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).

    Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit

    Isabela Island 2h - 3h

    Walk through the town’s wetlands to visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. With the giant tortoise on its way to extinction in the late 1950s, this program was established to protect these noble creatures.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Cally

    Acommodation

    Hotel Cally

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Isabela Island

    Enjoy free time to explore Isabela Island. Opt to hike Sierra Negra, go snorkelling at Los Tuneles, or take it easy. In the afternoon, take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding white-tip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins.

    Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability.

    Free time:

    Isabela Island

    Enjoy a free morning on the island to explore on your own. Optional activities like snorkelling and hiking can be arranged in destination.

    Las Tintoreras Excursion

    Las Tintoreras - Cantón Isabela

    Tour the "Tintoreras" to watch manta rays and whitetip reef sharks swim in the channels between the rocks. Get up close to pelicans, frigatebirds, and diving blue-footed boobies, and keep an eye out for rare Galápagos penguins, the only species found in Galápagos and north of the Equator.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Cally

    Optional Activities - Day 6

    Los Tuneles Snorkelling

    Isabela Island 4h - 5h

    Grab your swimsuit, a snorkel, and head out to explore the waters to see what’s living under the sea. Head to Los Tuneles about a 40 minute boat ride away from Puerto Villamil. The lava formations and mangroves make this an ideal place for snorkeling. Keep an eye out for eagle rays, sea turtles and large schools of colourful fish.

    Sierra Negra Volcano Excursion

    Isabela Island - Cantón Isabela 1h - 2h

    Lace up your hiking boots to explore Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. The volcano last erupted in June 2018, making it the most recent eruption in the Galápagos.

    Wall of Tears Bike Visit

    Isabela Island 1h - 2h

    Cycle to the 'Wall of Tears' and tour this sombre historical site that pays homage to the prisoners of an on-island penal colony, who were forced to build a wall out of huge blocks of lava. Many prisoners died during the wall's construction between 1946 and 1959.

    Surfing Lesson Isabela Island

    Isabela Island

    Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hang ten! Learn how to find and ride the waves with surfing lessons from local experts. Enjoy the fresh sea air, and try to spot local marine life while enjoying the waters.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Cally

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 7 : Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

    In the morning, transfer by speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy time for optional activities in Puerto Ayora before an evening out in town.

    Speedboat

    Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island 2h

    Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).

    Free time:

    Santa Cruz Island Full day

    Enjoy free time to explore the island on your own and at your own pace.

    Acommodation

    Villa Laguna

    Optional Activities - Day 7

    Swimming at Las Grietas

    Santa Cruz Island

    Cross a cactus forest looking for Darwin finches and lava lizards on the way to Las Grietas, a local swimming hole. The cool, bright turquoise water separates two volcanic cliffs. Fed by the ocean from one end and a river from the other this unique brackish pool is perfect for swimming.

    Tortuga Bay Kayaking

    Santa Cruz Island 2h - 3h

    Grab a life jacket and go for a kayak adventure in the mangroves of Tortuga Bay. Keep an eye out for a wide variety of marine life, including colorful reef fish, rays, and sea turtles, as you paddle the blue waters. Relax after on a beautiful fine white sand beach, and soak up some sun – you may spot some iguanas also trying to catch some rays on the shore.

    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit

    Puerto Ayora 0h45m

    Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened. This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.

    Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

    Santa Cruz Island 2h - 3h

    Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible wildlife.

    Acommodation

    Villa Laguna

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 8 : Santa Cruz Island/Papallacta

    Say goodbye to the Islands and take a flight back to the mainland. Upon arrival, transfer to Papallacta.

    Plane

    Seymour Airport - Mariscal Sucre International Airport 2h

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Private Vehicle

    Mariscal Sucre International Airport - Papallacta 0h45m

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Termas Papallacta

    Acommodation

    Hotel Termas Papallacta

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 9 : Papallacta

    Relax in the hot springs of Papallacta while taking in the volcanic views. Opt to go for a hike nearby for prime birdwatching.

    G Adventures strongly recommends not booking departure flights on the day the group returns to Quito. Local flight times are often subject to change and could potentially cause issues if delayed. We recommend booking flights on the last day of the tour as noted on the Full itinerary page.

    Papallacta Hot Springs Visit

    Papallacta 1h

    Soak in the natural hot springs the area is known for and let the mineral waters, which vary in temperature, soothe your body. Make your way through the circuit with views of the Antisana volcano in the distance. After an hour in the mineral springs, the group will have lunch together at the nearby restaurant featuring regional cuisine specialities.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Termas Papallacta

    Acommodation

    Hotel Termas Papallacta

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 10 : Papallacta

    Depart at any time.

    Papallacta is located roughly 35 minutes from the Mariscal Sucre International airport in Quito. The lodge can assist in booking a taxi for you.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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