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-Experience 3 different islands
-See the colonial Quito
-Giant tortoises in natural habitat
-Hike an active volcano
-Swim, snorkel & hike
-White sand beaches & sunsets
Experience the magical city of Quito in the Andes Mountains before exploring the Galapagos Islands!
We’ll hike, snorkel, and boat across the Galapagos archipelago to get to know the wildlife and some truly remarkable landscapes.
Get ready to see Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and blue-footed boobies!
Trip begins at Quito International Airport (UIO) at 4:00 p.m.
Please book arrival flight a few hours before this time
Arrival time is not mandatory, but guarantees included group transportation.
Trip ends at Quito International Airport (UIO) at 7:00 p.m.
Please book departure flight a few hours after this time
This trip is relaxing and includes light activities with optional moderate activities. Participants can decide how much time they spend being active. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the experience.
This trip is a good mix of activity and relaxation and includes moderate physical activities. Participants should expect to be active 3-4 hours most days. An active lifestyle is helpful though not required to enjoy the trip.
This trip is for those who enjoy being physically challenged and reaping the rewards. It includes moderate to intense physical activities and participants should expect to be active 6-8 hours most days. Participants should have an active lifestyle.
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This trip has a 30-day cancellation policy. Give us at least 30 days notice and you can switch your trip for free, or we'll hold your Experience Credits for future use.
Because this trip has non-refundable tickets we have a 60-day cancellation policy. Give us at least 60 days notice and you can switch your trip less $195, or we'll hold your Experience Credits for future use.
Because this trip has non-refundable tickets we have a 60-day cancellation policy. Give us at least 60 days notice and you can switch your trip for free, or we'll hold your Experience Credits for future use.
Arrive in Quito, where your Trip Leader will welcome you to the capital of Ecuador.
Relax at your boutique hotel and acclimate to the altitude of Quito--a colonial city high in the Andes Mountains.
Get to know your new travel buddies over your first traditional Ecuadorian dinner, and rest up! We’ve got a big week ahead.
Embark on a guided city tour of Quito, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Founded by the Spanish in 1534, on the ruins of an Inca city, Quito possesses one of the best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Explore the marvelous capital, learn about its rich history.
Back at your hotel, enjoy a delicious meal with your group before tomorrow's adventure.
Take an included flight 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands. Start your island experience by observing the famous giant tortoise in its natural habitat.
After lunch in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, you’ll head to Puerto Ayora where you'll have the option to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station or see Las Grietas natural pools.
In the evening, take a walk to the piers and catch a glimpse of the famous Galapagos reef sharks.
Today, you’ll swim and hike to observe the local wildlife. Expect to see friendly sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and frigate birds on one of the archipelago’s uninhabited islands.
Following your snorkeling adventure, experience spectacular views as you hike through the island and learn about its history, flora, and fauna.
Back on the island of Santa Cruz, enjoy a peaceful walk through a beautiful lagoon called Las Ninfas or grab a drink with some of your new friends.
Experience the stunning beach at Tortuga Bay, one of the most extensive white sand beaches in the Galapagos. Swim, rent a kayak, or just relax on the beach. You’ll be in the perfect place to spot marine iguanas, sharks, seabirds, sea turtles, and more!
In the afternoon, take a speedboat to Isabela, where you’ll base yourself for the next few days. This remarkable island is home to six intermittently active volcanoes.
Wrap up the day with a picturesque sunset over the water, and then enjoy fresh seafood on the beach.
Enjoy a stunning, scenic ride through the many different landscapes of Isabela on your way to one of her most impressive natural wonders: the Sierra Negra Volcano.
Hike up one of the most active volcanoes of the archipelago and watch the terrain change from forest to dry volcanic soil as you make your way for a view of the second-largest crater in the world.
After the hike, you’ll decide what your afternoon looks like, with options to snorkel Concha de Perla, surf, bike to the Wall of Tears, or visit Poza de Flamingos.
For your final morning in Isabela, hop over to Islote Las Tintoreras, a chain of small islands named after the white-tipped reef sharks who like to hang out there.
Cruise around the bay to look for the famous Galapagos penguin, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, sea lions, and more. Visit the shark tunnel, where sharks can often be seen during the day.
Then, put on your mask and fins for a chance to see sea turtles, manta rays, marine iguanas, and sharks.
Head back to Santa Cruz Island by speedboat for the last night in Puerto Ayora and do some last-minute shopping or wildlife spotting before our final group dinner in the Galapagos.
Wake up and enjoy an early morning stroll around Puerto Ayora, or just relax at your hotel before heading to Seymour Galapagos Airport.
Say adios to the Galapagos and take your included flight back to Quito as a group.
You’re now a part of the Under30Experiences Community.
Just interested in seeing the Galapagos without Quitor? See our shorter Galapagos Islands itinerary.
Taxes always included, never hidden fees, & NO blackout dates
Travelers are responsible for international airfare to and from Ecuador.
Travelers are responsible to pay $100 cash fee to enter the Galapagos Islands, $20 Galapagos Transit Control Card, and $10 cash fee to enter Isabela Island.
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