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Active Galapagos Overview

Travel to the Galapagos Islands from Quito, Ecuador. Tour the Galapagos' highlights from Isla San Cristobal to Isla Santa Cruz on this active wildlife adventure.

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    • 4.63 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,840
      CAD $2,880
      AUD $2,990
      EUR €2,080
      GBP £1,790
      NZD $3,550
      ZAR R27,240
      CHF FR2,565
    • Extras tool tip
      USD $110 Galapagos National Park Fee (Paid locally)
      USD $10 Galapagos Transit Card Fee
      USD $5 Isla Isabela Port Fee
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,965*
      CAD $3,013*
      AUD $3,128*
      EUR €2,176*
      GBP £1,872*
      NZD $3,713*
      ZAR R28,497*
      CHF FR2,683*
      *
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Trip Validity

  • 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31

Tour Galapagos' wildlife highlights on an active adventure from Quito

Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Tour the Galapagos' outstanding natural beauty and interesting history by foot, boat and bike on this active adventure. Trace Darwin's theory of evolution, spot colourful, bizarre and beautiful creatures and have an experience that is completely out of this world as you discover the incredible Galapagos Islands.

  • Get acquainted with Quito's dizzying altitude
  • Bike around San Cristobal
  • Enjoy an in-depth exploration of the Galapagos Islands
  • Scale Isabela's volcano
  • Snorkel over underwater worlds
  • Meet near-extinct Galapagos tortoises
  • Kayak in Isabela Bay

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Finish:

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 16

  • Ages:

    Min 15

  • Meals:

    7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (9 nts)

  • Transport:

    Bicycle, Boat, Plane

  • Included activities:

    Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit, Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, Isla San Cristobal - Bike riding, Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center, Isla San Cristobal - Leon Dormido visit, Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre, Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay visit, Sierra Negra Volcano

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    815kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. Compulsory Galapagos park entry fee US$110, Transit control card fee US$10 and Isabela Island port fee are payable locally to the relevant government authorities and are subject to change.

  • Trip price from

    USD $2,840
    CAD $2,880
    AUD $2,990
    EUR €2,080
    GBP £1,790
    NZD $3,550
    ZAR R27,240
    CHF FR2,565
    Price information
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    Extras

    USD $110 Galapagos National Park Fee (Paid locally)
    USD $10 Galapagos Transit Card Fee
    USD $5 Isla Isabela Port Fee
    Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $2,965*
    CAD $3,013*
    AUD $3,128*
    EUR €2,176*
    GBP £1,872*
    NZD $3,713*
    ZAR R28,497*
    CHF FR2,683*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $296
    CAD $301
    AUD $312
    EUR €217
    GBP £187
    NZD $371
    ZAR R2,849
    CHF FR268
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Active Galapagos Summary

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Day 1 Quito

Quito is a cultured city with a wonderous Old Town, a dynamic nightlife and atmospheric streets showcasing Ecuadorian life in all its splendour.

Days 2-3 Isla San Cristobal

The eastern-most island in the Galapagos, a variety of seabirds nest on Isla San Cristobal, including blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies and frigates.

Days 4-6 Isla Floreana/Isla Isabela

A highlight of any Galapagos cruise, Isla Floreana is rich in natural wonders and wildlife, including seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Discover the quirky maritime history of Post Office Bay. The largest island in the archipelago, Isla Isabela was formed by five giant volcanic craters, all of which are still considered active.

Days 7-8 Isla Santa Cruz

Isla Santa Cruz is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station The station's visitor centre and museum are essential stops for anyone interested in the archipelago's natural and human history, and keen to learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Galapagos. It also offers visitors their best chance for close-up encounters with giant tortoises.

Days 9-10 Quito

Stretched out along a central Andean valley under the gaze of Volcan Pichincha, Quito is one of the most attractive cities in South America.
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    • 10
    • GGTF
    • 4.63 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,840
      CAD $2,880
      AUD $2,990
      EUR €2,080
      GBP £1,790
      NZD $3,550
      ZAR R27,240
      CHF FR2,565
    • Extras tool tip
      USD $110 Galapagos National Park Fee (Paid locally)
      USD $10 Galapagos Transit Card Fee
      USD $5 Isla Isabela Port Fee
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,965*
      CAD $3,013*
      AUD $3,128*
      EUR €2,176*
      GBP £1,872*
      NZD $3,713*
      ZAR R28,497*
      CHF FR2,683*
      *
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    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Walking, Wildlife
    • Original
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