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Galapagos Islands Tour

Duration: 6 DAYS
Location: Galapagos Islands,Ecuador
Price: From US$2995

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    Galapagos Islands Tour

    6 days
    From US$3250 per person

    Domestic flights included

    Travel on an unforgettable five-day Galapagos cruise.

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    Our most popular Galapagos itineraries visit the islands of Bartolome, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Rabida, Floreana, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Española 

    All Southern Crossings tours can be custom-made to fill your travel requirements. Contact us for a custom tour and quote. 

    Depart any Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday! 

    Our preferred Galapagos ships are the Galapagos Legend, the Coral I, the Coral II, the Santa Cruz II, La Pinta and the Isabella II. Other options also available. Click here for more information on these ships as well as 4 and 8 day cruise options.

    a great combination of marine wildlife viewing, remote visitor’s sites and fascinating volcanic formations. Fly from Ecuador’s mainland to the famous Galapagos Islands. Your ship will be your floating home for the tour – a place to sleep, eat, relax and learn about the fascinating Galapagos Archipelago. During the day explore the different islands that offer an eclectic mix of landscapes, Flora and Fauna.

     

    Day 1: Arrive in Quito or Guayaquil.

    Day 2: Flight to the Galapagos Islands. Transfer from Galapagos airport to cruise ship and first excursion today.

    Day 3-5: Galapagos cruise continues, visiting Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Rabida and Santa Cruz Islands.

    Day 6: Morning excursion then flight to mainland Ecuador either Quito or Guayaquil.

    What’s included in the trip

    • Airport transfers
    • Southern Crossings bilingual guides
    • All other internal transport (excluding transport to optional restaurants, bars, sights and excursions)
    • Two domestic flights – Guayaquil or Quito-Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Islands-Guayaquil or Quito
    • Five nights of accommodation – four nights aboard ship in the Galapagos, one night of 4-star hotel accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil
    • Breakfast – included with all hotel stays 
    • Galapagos National Park Tax – US$200, US$100 for children under 12.
    • Five day/four-night Galapagos cruise, including all food, excursions, fuel surcharge of $90.00 and Galapagos National Institute Migration Control Card (US$20.00).
    • 24-hour customer support line while on tour

    What’s not included

    International flights, pre- & post- tour accommodation, visas, vaccinations, personal insurance, meals except where specified above, drinks, laundry, souvenirs, tips while on optional excursions and other items of a personal nature. Medical travel insurance is not included through Southern Crossings and cancellation insurance is advisable. On the Galapagos Islands tour the following is not included: wet suit – optional (US$ 25.00 for the whole tour), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages medical services, travel cancelation insurance and tips (optional).

    Detailed trip itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrive in Quito or Guayaquil anytime today and transfer to your hotel for a morning departure tomorrow to the Galapagos Islands.

    Day 2

    Galapagos Legend Cruise Itinerary B

    (Note: This itinerary is an example itinerary, it may vary depending on your travel dates, cruise length, cruise cabin, availability and ship choice. Each ship has a slightly different itinerary – click here for details)

    Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport – Galapagos Islands (approx. two- and half -hour flight). Passengers will be picked up at the airport by their guides and taken to the pier to board the boat.

    Mosquera Islet. Wet Landing, Mosquera Islet is located between North Seymour and Baltra Island. This flat, sandy island has a large colony of sea lions. It is also an excellent site to observe shorebirds such as herons and lava gulls. Most of the islet is covered with sand and barren lava rock.

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    Egas Port (Santiago Island). Wet landing. This visitor site located at the northwestern portion of Santiago Island, and of important geologic interest, features extensive lava flows believed to have been formed during the last quarter of the 19th century. Egas Port´s black volcanic sandy beach was visited by Darwin in 1835. The unique, truly striking layered terrain is home to a variety of animals including the bizarre yellow-crowned night heron and marine wildlife including lobster, starfish and marine iguanas that graze on algae beds alongside Sally light foot crabs. Often you will see colonies of endemic fur seals swimming in cool water volcanic rock pools.

    Afternoon: Rábida Island. Wet landing. Dark-red sand covers these unique beaches with incredible landscape; Rábida Island is considered the epicenter of the Galapagos Islands due to the diversity of its volcanic geology. Nesting Brown Pelicans are found from July through September and nine species of the famous Darwin’s finches can be seen. We will also take a dinghy ride along cliffs to observe nesting seabirds, and snorkel off the coast, where marine life is particularly active. Today you will have the option to go snorkeling.

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    Urbina Bay (Isabela Island). Wet landing on a volcanic “black” beach. Depending on the time of year we may find giant tortoises, large land iguanas and the unusual Flightless Cormorant at their nesting sites and Galapagos Hawks. After the walk inland, snorkeling time is allotted, giving you yet another chance to swim with sea turtles, sea lions, penguins and countless tropical fish. Urbina Bay features a wide variety of plant life that changes depending on the season. We can observe the beautiful colors of plants that attract different insects, birds and reptiles. We will explore the uplifted coral reef that resulted from 1954 volcanic activity, with a spectacular view of Alcedo Volcano.

    Afternoon: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island). Dry landing on Galapagos’ largest island where we will learn about the eruption of the five volcanoes that form it. The trail leads to Darwin’s salt-water crater Lake and excellent views of lava fields and volcanic formations.

    We will return by the same path for a dinghy ride along a shoreline full of marine wildlife, where we will admire a variety of seabirds, such as Blue-footed Booby, Brown Noddy, terns, Flightless Cormorant and depending on the season, a large number of Galapagos Penguins which are only 35 cm. tall; the only penguin species in the world to extend its range into the northern hemisphere along the equator. They are monogamous and lay their eggs in small cracks of lava, on the lower parts of the island near the shoreline not reached by the ocean waves.

    The population of penguins on the islands is about 2,000 individuals, most of which live on this western portion of Isabela; others are scattered further south on the island. We will have an opportunity to snorkel in deep water. Graffiti believed to have been left by 19th-century pirates is a curious reminder of an intriguing past.

    Day 5

    Espinosa Point (Fernandina Island). Dry landing. Espinosa Point is the only spot that we visit on Fernandina, and from it we can see the island of Isabela across the Bolívar Channel, an area that boasts some of the highest diversity of endemic sea fauna in the Galapagos. The largest, most primitive-looking race of marine iguanas are found mingling with sea lions and Sally Lightfoot Crabs; a wonderful opportunity to encounter Flightless Cormorants at their nesting sites, Galapagos Penguins and the “King” of predators on the Islands, the Galapagos Hawk.

    “Pa-hoe-hoe” and “AA” lava formations cover the majority of the terrain. Vegetation is thus scarce inland, but we encounter Brachy cereus cacti and extensive mangrove beds lining the shores.

    Afternoon: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island). Great deep-water snorkeling at one of the richest marine havens on Earth (Bolívar Channel). We take a dinghy ride along the coast to observe a great diversity of sea and coastal birds; Nazca and blue-footed boobies, noddies, brown pelicans, penguins, flightless cormorants. The upwelling of cold-water currents in this part of the Galapagos gives rise to an abundance of marine life.

    Day 6

    Highlands (Santa Cruz). Dry landing. A 45-minute bus ride will take us to the Santa Cruz highlands, located to the northwest of Puerto Ayora, where we will find a natural reserve with giant tortoises. These enormous and slow-moving reptiles are responsible for the island’s name and therefore approaching them in their humid and forested abode is always an inspiring adventure. They can weigh between 250 and 300 kg and can live up to 150-200 years.

    Galápagos giant tortoise

    Return to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to the Baltra airport. Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil. International flight may depart after 5pm today.

    Extra Accommodation

    We will gladly arrange additional accommodation for you before or after your trip.

    Accommodation Upgrades

    This tour includes a 4-star hotel. We would be happy to give you an upgrade to a 5-star hotel. Let us know your preference. We can then work it into your custom itinerary.

    Joining the tour

    On all Southern Crossings tours you are met at the airport by one of our representatives (holding a Southern Crossings placard) who will accompany you to our joining hotel. No bargaining or being swindled by airport taxis.

    Is this trip for me?

    Galapagos Islands Tour is a six-day tour which includes a cruise on a luxury ship and some walking. As always, a certain patience is required for the inconsistencies and occasional delays of developing-world travel.

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    Required documents

    All travelers to Ecuador are required to have a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are not required for E.U., U.S., Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport holders. For other nationalities please consult the nearest embassy or consulate. An onward ticket and proof of funds may also be required at entry and should be available to show to immigration. Traveler’s checks, currency or a bank statement from the bank or printed off the internet are sufficient for proof of funds.

    Required immunizations

    No immunizations are required of travelers to these areas of Ecuador. Travelers may wish to receive hepatitis vaccinations and should be current on all other standard vaccinations. No areas visited on this trip are malarial or yellow fever risk zones. Please consult your physician or local health department for more information.

    Climate

    The climate in sites you will visit is as follows: Galapagos Weather-the weather in the Galapagos Islands is beautiful all year. There are two seasons: Hot Season: December to May – tropical temperatures; hot and humid from 79°F- 85°F (26°C-30°C). The water temperature average is 79°F (26°C). Dry Season: July to November – Weather tend to be cloudier, cooler and drier with air temperature from 72°F-79°F (23°C-26°C). Water temperatures range between 70°F-72°F (20°C-23°C). Galapagos can have a cooler, more moderate climate depending on current conditions. One should come prepared for outdoor activity with temperatures ranging from 70° to 90° Fahrenheit or 21° to 32° Celsius and for extremes of sun and the possibility of rain. Guayaquil: hot and humid and rain is always possible. Quito: Days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are chilly. Rain is always possible. Temperatures can vary between 46° to 70° Fahrenheit or 8° to 21° Celsius.

    Money guide

    The unit of currency in Ecuador is the US dollar. Automatic cash points are available in Quito and Guayaquil. Credit cards and cash are accepted on the Galapagos cruise and in Puerto Ayora. Visa, MasterCard, Plus, and Cirrus are the most common usable types of cards. Traveler’s checks are difficult to cash (American Express is best, but you may be charged 5-8% to cash) or a Visa or MasterCard for cash advances are also options. Do not bring MoneyGrams or International Money Orders, as they are extremely difficult to exchange. Banks and exchange houses are available in Guayaquil and Quito. Currency Converter

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