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Galapagos - Central, South & Eastern Islands aboard the Yolita

10 days
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Start and end in Quito
4.8
1 traveler review
Galapagos - Central, South & Eastern Islands aboard the Yolita - Explore!
  • Explorer
  • Wildlife
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Gold Operator
Explore!
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's historic UNESCO sites
  • Snorkel with sea lions in the Galapagos
  • Hike to see blue-footed boobies nest
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Post a letter at historic Post Office Bay

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos and board the Yolita II. Visit wildlife-rich North Seymour Island
  3. Day 3 Explore Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock
  4. Day 4 Snorkel in Gardner Bay and head onto Punta Suarez
  5. Day 5 Mingle with the iguanas on Sante Fe Island
  6. Day 6 Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & the Charles Darwin Research Station, view giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands
  7. Day 7 Observe the wildlife of Floreana Island and visit Post Office Bay
  8. Day 8 Visit Chinese Hat and enjoy the birdlife of Cerro Dragon
  9. Day 9 Explore Black Turtle Cove and then fly back to Quito
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Quito
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What's Included

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  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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4.5
(8,515 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

534

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Explore!
    4.5
  • A
    · February 15th, 2023
    Seeing marine iguanas feeding underwater. Swimming with sea lions, sharks, turtles and penguins.
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    Trip date: February 2023
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Tour ID: 218436

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