Before and after your time in the Galapagos you'll stay at Quinta La Constanza; an independent country house style hotel in Quito, a short drive from the airport. The location is convenient for the short hops to and from the airport while enjoying the quiet and peaceful surroundings with gardens to relax in during your downtime here.

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Quito

During your time in Santa Cruz Island, you'll stay in a boutique hotel called Deja Vu, located in a neighbourhood called Eden just outside Puerto Ayora. Deja Vu has an outdoor pool for any down time either side of your adventures around the island and includes epic American style breakfasts to fuel you up for each day.

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Santa Cruz Island

On Isabela Island, you'll stay at Hotel Cally, a small family-run hotel near the centre of Puerto Villamil and just a few steps from the beach. The hotel is close to bars and cafes to make use of your downtime on Isabela.

Isabela Island

Before and after your time in the Galapagos you'll stay at Quinta La Constanza; an independent country house style hotel in Quito, a short drive from the airport. The location is convenient for the short hops to and from the airport while enjoying the quiet and peaceful surroundings with gardens to relax in during your downtime here. 

During your time in Santa Cruz Island, you'll stay in a boutique hotel called Deja Vu, located in a neighbourhood called Eden just outside Puerto Ayora. Deja Vu has an outdoor pool for any down time either side of your adventures around the island and includes epic American style breakfasts to fuel you up for each day. 

On Isabela Island, you'll stay at Hotel Cally, a small family-run hotel near the centre of Puerto Villamil and just a few steps from the beach. The hotel is close to bars and cafes to make use of your downtime on Isabela. 

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This adventure is perfect for anyone with basic fitness levels and a love for the natural world

In Quito, there will be an array of traditional Ecuadorian food to sample, including street snacks as you roam around the old town. Traditional dishes tend to be meat-heavy, however, seafood ceviche is popular and there are plenty of vegetarian options using potato, plantain and local cheeses.
In the Galapagos Islands, expect plenty of seafood options. Your host has a keen eye on visiting the restaurants with the most sustainable approach to sourcing their seafood. Ceviche is perhaps the Galapagos's most famous dish, however, there are often traditional Ecuadorian highland dishes with meat, potatoes and grains, along with coastal ingredients like yucca. A local breakfast in the Galapagos Islands typically involves fried dumplings of green plantains (bolones) and fresh fruit, however, there are American-style breakfasts at the hotel on Santa Cruz Island as well.
Vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and any food allergies can be catered for. Please let your host know of your requirements in advance.

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Your host will meet you at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito and transfer you to your hotel a short drive away. On the last day of the trip, your host will return you to the airport in time for your onward flight.

Return flights from Quito to Baltra in the Galapagos

Internal flights

Certified, naturalist guides throughout your time in the Galapagos Islands

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9 nights in locally owned boutique hotels

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9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners

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All transfers including boat transfers between islands

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All equipment for your biking and snorkelling adventures

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Return flights from Quito to Baltra in the Galapagos 

Certified, naturalist guides throughout your time in the Galapagos Islands

9 nights in locally owned boutique hotels

All transfers including boat transfers between islands

All equipment for your biking and snorkelling adventures

After touching down at the airport in Quito your host will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the Tababela area. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy the gardens at the hotel and shake off any jet lag. There will be a group meet up at 19:00 to get to know your guides and fellow adventurers.

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Welcome to Ecuador!

Day 1

Soak up Quito's Old Town with its squares, churches and classic art before grabbing some traditional Andean food for lunch. Head up to the best viewpoint of the city at Panecillo Hill before making your way over to the San Antonio area of Quito. Here you will find La Mitad del Mundo - The Middle of the Earth. This is where Ecuador's namesake, the equator, runs through the country, you can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.

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Explore Quito and visit the equator

Day 2

Hop on a plane in Quito bound for Baltra Island in the Galapagos. The flight is a spectacular one as you cross the open expanse of the Pacific Ocean before the first of the islands come in to view after a couple of hours. Touch down on Baltra and hop on a short ferry ride over to Santa Cruz Island. Get stuck straight into some of Santa Cruz' highlights including Los Gemelos - The Twins - two giant volcanic sinkholes, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve where you can observe these magical creatures in their natural habitat, and the Charles Darwin Research Station.

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First glimpse of the Galapagos Islands 

Day 3

Head out to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos, Tortuga Bay. This beautiful beach is only accessible by an hour-long hike where you might spot lava lizards, native birds and huge marine iguanas. You can grab a quick dip, snorkel, or kayak here, or you can just hang out on the beach and keep the local marine life company. Hike back and head up to the Cerro Mesa Nature Reserve to jump on a mountain bike and pedal over to Garrapatero Beach; another amazing beach teeming with wildlife. Have some downtime on the beach, enjoy another swim, and then back to Puerto Ayora for dinner and drinks.

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Hike to Tortuga Bay and bike to Garrapatero Beach

Day 4

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before jumping in the van and climbing into the Santa Cruz Highlands. Visit an organic coffee plantation and sup a fresh cup of Joe. Hop on a speed boat to Isabela Island and check into your boutique hotel in the picturesque town of Puerto Villamil. The rest of the afternoon is free to stroll around the town and find a spot to enjoy the sunset at one of the best white sand beaches in the Galapagos.

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Boat over to Isabela Island

Day 5

Tackle a spectacular hike today at Sierra Negra Volcano. After a couple of hours, you'll reach a spot where you can take in the views from the rim of one of the largest and most active volcanic craters in the world. The hike continues over to Lave Nueva; a neighbouring volcanic landscape. The hike is a long day out, however, it is very easy-going as you hike at a gradual pace while soaking up the spectacular surroundings. Back in Puerto Villamil by late afternoon, you can unwind on the beach with another swim in the Pacific.

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Hike Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 6

Swap hiking boots for mountain bike today for a ride over to Muro de las Lágrimas - The Wall of Tears - an infamous 10-metre high wall of volcanic rock that was formally part of a penal colony. After the prison closed down, wildlife has taken over and now makes a great place to see giant tortoises and flamingos. Continue on two wheels to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Centre where you can say hello to five different species of endemic giant tortoise. In the afternoon you’ll snorkel at Concha de Perla; eyes peeled for reef sharks, marine iguanas, sea lions, turtles and even penguins. Wind down with a traditional Isabela Island restaurant dinner and maybe sample the Galapagan nightlife.

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Bike to 'The Wall of Tears' and snorkel at Concha de Perla

Day 7

Tick off more islands today as you make your way to Islote las Tintoreras, a chain of small islands named after the white-tipped reef sharks who love to hang out here. Enjoy a boat trip around the bay to look for the famous Galapagos penguin, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, sea lions, finally reaching Los Tuneles - a natural tunnel where sharks can often be seen resting. Jump in the water for another snorkeling adventure where you will have a chance to see sea turtles, manta rays, marine iguanas, and of course the famous reef sharks of this part of the Galapagos. Bid farewell to Isabela Island later as you take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island for your final evening in the Galapagos.

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Swim with sharks and manta rays

Day 8

Wave goodbye to the islands as you jump on a plane back to Quito. The afternoon and evening are free to explore some more at your own pace or enjoy some well-earned downtime in the hotel gardens. You'll share a final evening together with your group, sharing memories, adventure stories and probably the odd photo of a giant tortoise from your time in the Galapagos.

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Goodbye Galapagos

Day 9

Your adventure comes to an end today as your host takes you back to the airport in Quito in time for your flight home.

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Transfer to Quito Airport for your onward flight

Day 10

After touching down at the airport in Quito your host will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the Tababela area. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy the gardens at the hotel and shake off any jet lag. There will be a group meet up at 19:00 to get to know your guides and fellow adventurers.

Soak up Quito's Old Town with its squares, churches and classic art before grabbing some traditional Andean food for lunch. Head up to the best viewpoint of the city at Panecillo Hill before making your way over to the San Antonio area of Quito. Here you will find *La Mitad del Mundo* - The Middle of the Earth. This is where Ecuador's namesake, the equator, runs through the country, you can stand with a foot in each hemisphere. 

Hop on a plane in Quito bound for Baltra Island in the Galapagos.  The flight is a spectacular one as you cross the open expanse of the Pacific Ocean before the first of the islands come in to view after a couple of hours. Touch down on Baltra and hop on a short ferry ride over to Santa Cruz Island. Get stuck straight into some of Santa Cruz' highlights including *Los Gemelos* - The Twins - two giant volcanic sinkholes, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve where you can observe these magical creatures in their natural habitat, and the Charles Darwin Research Station.  

Head out to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos, Tortuga Bay. This beautiful beach is only accessible by an hour-long hike where you might spot lava lizards, native birds and huge marine iguanas. You can grab a quick dip, snorkel, or kayak here, or you can just hang out on the beach and keep the local marine life company. Hike back and head up to the Cerro Mesa Nature Reserve to jump on a mountain bike and pedal over to Garrapatero Beach; another amazing beach teeming with wildlife. Have some downtime on the beach, enjoy another swim, and then back to Puerto Ayora for dinner and drinks. 


Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before jumping in the van and climbing into the Santa Cruz Highlands. Visit an organic coffee plantation and sup a fresh cup of Joe. Hop on a speed boat to Isabela Island and check into your boutique hotel in the picturesque town of Puerto Villamil. The rest of the afternoon is free to stroll around the town and find a spot to enjoy the sunset at one of the best white sand beaches in the Galapagos. 


Tackle a spectacular hike today at Sierra Negra Volcano. After a couple of hours, you'll reach a spot where you can take in the views from the rim of one of the largest and most active volcanic craters in the world. The hike continues over to *Lave Nueva*; a neighbouring volcanic landscape. The hike is a long day out, however, it is very easy-going as you hike at a gradual pace while soaking up the spectacular surroundings. Back in Puerto Villamil by late afternoon, you can unwind on the beach with another swim in the Pacific. 

Swap hiking boots for mountain bike today for a ride over to *Muro de las Lágrimas* - The Wall of Tears - an infamous 10-metre high wall of volcanic rock that was formally part of a penal colony. After the prison closed down, wildlife has taken over and now makes a great place to see giant tortoises and flamingos. Continue on two wheels to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Centre where you can say hello to five different species of endemic giant tortoise. In the afternoon you’ll snorkel at Concha de Perla; eyes peeled for reef sharks, marine iguanas, sea lions, turtles and even penguins. Wind down with a traditional Isabela Island restaurant dinner and maybe sample the Galapagan nightlife.

Tick off more islands today as you make your way to *Islote las Tintoreras*, a chain of small islands named after the white-tipped reef sharks who love to hang out here. Enjoy a boat trip around the bay to look for the famous Galapagos penguin, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, sea lions, finally reaching *Los Tuneles* - a natural tunnel where sharks can often be seen resting. Jump in the water for another snorkeling adventure where you will have a chance to see sea turtles, manta rays, marine iguanas, and of course the famous reef sharks of this part of the Galapagos. Bid farewell to Isabela Island later as you take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island for your final evening in the Galapagos. 

Wave goodbye to the islands as you jump on a plane back to Quito. The afternoon and evening are free to explore some more at your own pace or enjoy some well-earned downtime in the hotel gardens. You'll share a final evening together with your group, sharing memories, adventure stories and probably the odd photo of a giant tortoise from your time in the Galapagos.   

Your adventure comes to an end today as your host takes you back to the airport in Quito in time for your flight home. 

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Snorkel, swim, hike and bike the famed archipelago on an action-packed adventure immersed in the natural world

Island Hopping Adventure in the Galapagos Islands

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Hike to the otherworldly Sierra Negra Volcano, home to one of the largest, and most active, volcanic craters in the world

Snorkel with white-tip reef sharks, manta rays and turtles at Las Tintoreras - an islet named after the sharks that congregate there

Meet Galapagos’ famous residents, including marine iguanas, penguins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and of course, the giant tortoise

Hike to the otherworldly Sierra Negra Volcano, home to one of the largest, and most active, volcanic craters in the world


Snorkel with white-tip reef sharks, manta rays and turtles at Las Tintoreras - an islet named after the sharks that congregate there


Meet Galapagos’ famous residents, including marine iguanas, penguins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and of course, the giant tortoise

Island Hopping Adventure in the Galapagos Islands

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EXPERT LOCAL
GUIDES

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