Go Wild in the Galapagos Islands

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Encounter an extraordinary array of wildlife on this overland trip to the Galápagos Islands – an archipelago around 1,000km (621mi) off mainland Ecuador. From kayaking in the Itabaca Channel to snorkeling around Kicker Rock, you’ll waste no time covering the most majestic sites in five days, giving you the chance to spot sea lions, sharks and more. Marvel at ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Snorkel, kayak and stand-up paddleboard in the Itabaca Channel
    • Sleep alongside giant tortoises in El Chato nature reserve
    • Hike along lava trails and encounter spectacular birdlife on San Cristóbal
    • Swim with sea lions at Punta Carola Beach
    • Explore remote, uninhabited islands

What's this trip about?

    Encounter an extraordinary array of wildlife on this overland trip to the Galápagos Islands – an archipelago around 1,000km (621mi) off mainland Ecuador. From kayaking in the Itabaca Channel to snorkeling around Kicker Rock, you’ll waste no time covering the most majestic sites in five days, giving you the chance to spot sea lions, sharks and more. Marvel at giant tortoises from your idyllic glamping retreat in the Santa Cruz highlands and venture to uninhabited islands to experience a more rugged side to the Galápagos.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPuerto Ayora
End CityPuerto Baquerizo Moreno

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography
  • Scuba Diving

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Galapagos

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Two nights nature reserve camp
    • Two nights standard hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Four breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Return airport transfers
    • Itabaca Channel kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding
    • Giant tortoise spotting in El Chato
    • Uninhabited island excursion
    • Cerro Tijeretas hike
    • Snorkeling at Punta Carola Beach
    • La Galapaguera tortoise reserve visit

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive in the Galápagos Islands and explore the Itabaca Channel Whether you’re joining from our Ecuador trip or traveling independently, you’ll touch down at Seymour Airport on Baltra Island. Enter through a VIP lounge and prepare for an action-packed first day. You’ll be greeted by our Local Insider at 6pm who will accompany the group throughout the trip. Head straight to the Itabaca Channel and safely observe white-tipped reef sharks as you kayak, snorkel or stand-up paddleboard past red mangrove forests and lava rock cliffs. Continue into the Santa Cruz highlands and spot giant tortoises at El Chato nature reserve. Come nightfall, get to know your fellow travelers over dinner.

ACCOMMODATION
Galápagos Magic Camp

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Itabaca Channel kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding Giant tortoise spotting in El Chato Welcome dinner

Day 2

Spot endemic wildlife on an uninhabited island

Venture to one of the remote, uninhabited islands of the Galápagos by yacht, acco...

ACCOMMODATION
Galápagos Magic Camp

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Uninhabited island excursion

Day 3

Hike to Cerro Tijeretas and snorkel with sea lions

After breakfast, wave goodbye to Santa Cruz as you take a speedboat to San Cristóbal – the island where Charles Darwin first set foot in 1835. Follow the hiking trail t...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Casa Blanca

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Cerro Tijeretas hike Snorkeling at Punta Carola Beach

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking

Day 4

Explore San Cristóbal at leisure

You have the option to spend today as you please or board a boat to Kicker Rock – an extinct volcano which towers nearly 150m (492ft) above the Pacific. Teeming with an incredible variety of marine species,...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Casa Blanca

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kicker Rock scuba diving Kicker Rock snorkeling

Day 5

Visit La Galapaguera tortoise reserve and depart from the Galápagos

Make the most of your final morning by visiting La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado – a tortoise reserve in the southeast corner of S...

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
La Galapaguera tortoise reserve visit

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Price per day$400
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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