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Best of the Galapagos

7 days
Start and end in Quito
4.5
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Best of the Galapagos - Encounters Travel
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  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Wildlife
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Visit the Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkelling with sea turtles, rays, penguins and sea lions, Kayaking, Tintoreras & Lava tunnels, Charles Darwin research station, and encounters with wild giant tortoises.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Quito. Evening welcome briefing
  2. Day 2 Fly to Baltra Island and take a boat to volcanic Isabela Island
  3. Day 3 Lava tube snorkelling and kayaking with penguins, sea lions and turtles
  4. Day 4 Hike Sierra Negra, Kayak in Tintoreras and snorkel at Concha y Perla
  5. Day 5 Head to Santa Cruz Island and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
  6. Day 6 Free time before flying back to Quito
  7. Day 7 Tour ends in Quito
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

78

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • kyriacrombie
    · August 4th, 2018
    mohammed,, and i assume it is the same mohammed i had was very good (and funny), which is a MUST hey; perhaps the sales push at certain cooperatives was a bit too much, marrakesh most specifically. But having said that, it remains my favourite holiday to date ( which includes my most recent trip to sri lanka, with another group. twas also excellent, but I think intrepid...had the edge....
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Dates & Availability

7 days
Best of the Galapagos
From Quito to Quito

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 287284

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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