At World's End: Embrace the Biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands | August 27, 2022
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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 rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPuerto Ayora
End CityPuerto Baquerizo Moreno
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
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
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, accompanied b...
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 through la...
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, it’s one...
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 San Cristó...
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
La Galapaguera tortoise reserve visit
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Price per day$400
Last Updated: 6/4/2022
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Meals Included
Four breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
Age Requirements
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