Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
You'll arrive in Quito whenever suits your schedule. A G Adventures representative will meet you to go over how the tour works and what to expect over the next week.
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting with G Adventures Representative
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
Landmarks/POIs Equator Line - Day 2
Quito to Galápagos Islands
An early morning flight gets you out to the Galápagos Islands. Once you land, head straight to Bachas Beach where you'll see Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttling around, sea lions lounging on the sand, and if you're lucky, a flamingo or two wading in the shallows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bachas Beach Visit
Landmarks/POIs Bachas Beach - Day 3
El Barranco
Start the day at Darwin Bay walking the trails and watching for the different bird species hanging around. After lunch, move over to El Barranco where you can spot red-footed boobies and other booby types. Snorkeling is on the agenda if you want to get in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkelling (Darwin Bay)
- Darwin Bay Visit
- El Barranco Visit
Landmarks/POIs Darwin Bay El Barranco - Day 4
Sullivan Bay
Head to Bartolomé for a guided walk through the island's volcanic landscape with its dramatic rock formations and crater views. Then travel to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to see the contrast between dark lava flows and the white-coral sand. Snorkeling is available if conditions allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bartolomé Island Visit
- Snorkelling (Bartolomé Island)
- Sullivan Bay Visit
Landmarks/POIs Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock Sullivan Bay - Day 5
Cerro Dragón
Take a panga into the mangroves at Black Turtle Cove looking for marine life in the shallow waters. Later, move to Cerro Dragón to look for various bird species in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Black Turtle Cove Excursion
- Cerro Dragón Visit
Landmarks/POIs Black Turtle Cove Cerro Dragón - Day 6
Santa Cruz Island
Spend time at the Charles Darwin Research Station learning about the islands' conservation efforts. Then head up into the highlands of Santa Cruz to search for giant land tortoises in their natural habitat. By afternoon, you'll have free time to walk around Puerto Ayora and check out the town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
- Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit
Landmarks/POIs Charles Darwin Research Station Fausto Llerena Breeding Center Puerto Ayora - Day 7
Floreana Island
Visit Post Office Bay on Floreana Island and take guided walks to see birds and other wildlife while learning about the island's history. After that, you'll snorkel at Corona del Diablo where the underwater scenery is worth the effort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Post Office Bay Visit
- Punta Cormorant Visit
- Snorkelling (Corona del Diablo)
Landmarks/POIs Post Office Bay Punta Cormorant Corona del Diablo - Day 8
Española Island
Spend the day on Española Island, one of the older islands in the chain. Go to Punta Suárez where bird colonies gather (the waved albatross shows up between April and December). After eating lunch, head to Gardner Bay with its white sand and take time to snorkel in the clear water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Punta Suárez Visit
- Gardner Bay Visit
- Snorkelling (Gardner Bay)
Landmarks/POIs Punta Suárez Gardner Bay - Day 9
San Cristóbal Island to Quito
Check out the Interpretation Centre on San Cristóbal Island to round out your island experience, then fly back to Quito later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Interpretation Center Visit
Landmarks/POIs Interpretation Center - Day 10
Quito
Your tour ends today. You'll head out from Quito whenever your flight is scheduled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
