Classic Galapagos - Central Southern Islands

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The Galapagos Islands were once home to Lonesome George, the only surviving giant Pinta tortoise. Unfortunately George, who was known as the rarest creature in the world, died in June 2012. Though there are no more Pintas, Galapagos giant tortoises can be found all over the islands.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • As you board your vessel, M.C Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
    • Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
    • You'll encounter giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

What's this trip about?

    The Galapagos Islands were once home to Lonesome George, the only surviving giant Pinta tortoise. Unfortunately George, who was known as the rarest creature in the world, died in June 2012. Though there are no more Pintas, Galapagos giant tortoises can be found all over the islands.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Galapagos
  • Quito
  • Santiago

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • River cruise
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • The services of an expert English-speaking naturalist guide and a crew of eight on board the Galapagos vessel.
    • Return flights from Quito to the Galapagos Islands.
    • Accommodation on board the Queen Beatriz.
    • All Zodiac and shore excursions during the voyage.
    • All meals aboard the M.C Queen Beatriz.
    • Use of snorkelling equipment, including a wetsuit, during the voyage.
    • Arrival transfer.

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Travel Map

Day 1:  (Tue) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel

On arrival at Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

There is a pre-departure meeting in the evening at 6pm when you meet others travelling on your cruise to ...

Day 2: Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the M.C Queen Beatriz, Santa Cruz Highlands

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Please note the pick-up time will usually be as early as 4am as the airport is a one hour drive and you must allow for delays and chec...

Day 3: North Seymour and Mosquera Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will take a morning excursion to North Seymour. The trail on North Seymour crosses the inland through the island and then explores the rocky coast. Along the way the trail passes colonies of blue footed boobies and frig...

Day 4: Visit Black Turtle Cove and Cerro Dragón

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will take a morning excursion to Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove) - a red mangrove wetland on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. You will paddle among the cove’s peaceful waters, for your first taste of the ...

Day 5: Rabida Island and Sombrero Chino

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

,
Dinner

Rabida, also known as ‘Jervis’ is a tiny island sitting roughly five kilometres south of Santiago and is one of the most striking of the archipelago. Introduced species were eradicated in 1971, meaning that the indigenous wildlife has now been returned to a sta...

Day 6: Punta Carrión/ Bachas Beach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner

Punta Carrion is located in north-eastern Santa Cruz. This is a shallow and protected cove, ideal for your first snorkel and swim in the Galapagos!

Wildlife is plentiful; keep your eyes peeled for blue-footed boobies, Galapagos herons, great blue herons and underwater swim among rays and white-tipped reef sharks.

Day 7: Isabela Island, including Tintoreras, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will wake up on the South Coast of Isabela Island, the largest of the Galapagos Archipelago. Isabela was formed by five giant volcanic craters, all of which are still considered active. The island is located in one of t...

Day 8:  Cruise to Floreana Island, exploring Post Office Bay, Devil's Crown and Punta Cormorant

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The island of Floreana is a highlight of any Galapagos cruise, rich in natural wonders and wildlife. You will go ashore at Punta Cormorant where the sand is made up of fine olivine crystals, a glassy volcanic mineral, giving the ...

Day 9: Charles Darwin Station/ Fly from Baltra to Quito

Meals: Breakfast

As flights to the mainland from Galapagos depart mid morning, it is an early start for our last morning on the islands. Depending on the time of our flight, our time spent on this final excursion could be limited.

The small town of Puert...

Day 10: End Quito

Meals:

Breakfast

Your adventure will come to an end today after breakfast.

 

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Price per day$514
Last Updated: 6/9/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Airport departure tax
    • Visas where required
    • Meals not included in the itinerary
    • Insurance
    • Laundry
    • Any optional tours or activities during free time
    • Tips
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Isabela Island port fee
    • Galapagos transit card and the entrance fee to Galapagos Islands National Park
    • Drinks purchased on board
    • Daily budget
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Meals Included

9 Breakfast, 7 Lunch and 7 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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