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Galapagos Express - Central, South & East Islands aboard the Archipel I

7 days
Start and end in Quito
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Highlights

  • Arrive in scenic Puembo, near Quito
  • Fly to the unique Galapagos Islands
  • Explore the diverse fauna at Cormorant Point
  • Discover Espanola Island's wildlife
  • Observe sea lions at San Cristobal

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Puembo, Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos; see giant tortoises at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre; board the Archipel I Catamaran
  3. Day 3 Observe the wildlife of Floreana Island and visit Post Office Bay
  4. Day 4 Snorkel in Gardner Bay and head onto Punta Suarez
  5. Day 5 Find sea lions at Pitt Point and snorkel at the atmospheric Witch Hill
  6. Day 6 Explore the rugged beach at Lobos Islet; fly back to Quito
  7. Day 7 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito
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Customer Reviews

  • Hazel
    · January 29th, 2024
    The wildlife in all venues (esp humming birds, orcas, giant tortoises, iguanas); Quito old town; free time to explore on our own; Quechua family visit; atmosphere in Otavalo esp bumping into the Christmas carnival unexpectedly.
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  • Louise
    · December 19th, 2023
    Almost too many to list! It felt like two holidays with machu Piccu followed by the Galapagos .. For Peru it was - The sacred valley and the trip to Machu Piccu itself - The food throughout was excellent - Cusco was a fabulous city - and the people lovely For The Galapagos - Snorkelling - the turtles, penguins and sea lions who joined you - The animals - tortoises, pelicans, iguanas and birds galore - Final highlight was seeing a pod of over 100 dolphins playing around our boat.
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  • Christopher
    · December 7th, 2023
    Wildlife in both mainland and islands
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