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7 Days on a Budget Galapagos Islands Tour in San Cristobal

7 days
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center
  • Discover Galapagos wildlife at Tijeretas Hill
  • Relax or adventure on San Cristobal's beaches
  • Snorkel with marine life around Kicker Rock
  • Hike and snorkel on wildlife-rich Española Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Quito
  2. Day 2 San Cristobal Island - Interpretation Center - Tijeretas Hill
  3. Day 3 Leisure Time in San Cristobal Island
  4. Day 4 The Treasure of Galapagos: Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
  5. Day 5 Excursion to Española Island
  6. Day 6 Transfer to San Cristobal Airport for a flight back to mainland
  7. Day 7 Transfer to the airport for your flight back home (Departure)
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Customer Reviews

  • Michael
    · August 23rd, 2025
    The 7 day Galapagos Islands tour is a good way to see 3 of the many islands. There are many early mornings activities so it was reassuring to have some free time before dinner. On the 3 mornings that require very early transfers, we only got breakfast once. The transfers require a short taxi ute ride followed by a short boat ride ($1 cost) before reaching the ferry (do not sit at the front as you will feel every bump and may not get fresh air (think fumes)). We selected Standard accommodation and we were disappointed with the lack of expected facilities (no chair to sit on, no towel rack, room facing the main street) but at least they had running water (once it was fixed at 1 hotel), a bed and air conditioning (1 sounded like a jet engine). The tours were great and catered for all participants (languages and speed of walking). If you do the hike to Sierra Negra, ensure you have good boots, sun cream, plenty of water and snacks and maybe walking poles to cope with the rough terrain after reaching the craters rim. If you go snorkelling ensure you hire wetsuits and we thought they were provided - they were only once provided out of the 3 occasions. Josselyn was very helpful notifying us of changes to times and fixing some of the accommodation problems.
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  • Molly
    · August 15th, 2025
    I commend Responsible Travel South America on a wonderful tour to Ecuador and the Galapagos. They were very effective in answering my many questions throughout the planning process and our private family tour was well executed, enjoyable and fun.
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  • Rupinder
    · August 1st, 2025
    It was a memorable trip for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Ecuador & left with very good memories. All the guides & vehicles were great. Just one feedback for improvement ... accommodation in Quito (Yellow House) was a bit sub-standard (room housekeeping wasn't done at all during our first stay of 4 nights) ... I would avoid Yellow House in the future! Accommodation as well as breakfast in Banos was very good.
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7 days
7 Days on a Budget Galapagos Islands Tour in San Cristobal
From Quito to Quito

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    Kevin

    Asked on January 31st, 2023

    Are the excursions to Kicker Rock and Espanola Island included in the price of the tour?

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    • Responsible Travel South AmericaOperatorWritten February 2023

      Good news! Yes, the full-day activities of snorkeling at Kicker Rock and a full-day trip to Espanola Island are included.

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    Donald

    Asked on January 12th, 2023

    Is it not possible to all room together?

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    • Responsible Travel South AmericaOperatorWritten January 2023

      Yes you can share a room, however, we will have to add a supplement for a triple room and for activities for your kid.

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      Donald

      TravelerWritten January 2023

      Is the Galapagos National Park Fee included in the tour price? What hotels would we be staying at in Quito and San Cristobal? Are there any other kids under 10 booked for that tour?

    • Responsible Travel South AmericaOperatorWritten January 2023

      Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 per person) and Transit Control Card ($20 per person) are not included. Hotels are in tourist class category, booked once you confirm your trip depending on availability. Most of your trip is private, however, activities that are shared are with small groups up to 16 travelers. All the activities are suitable for kids.

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