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Galapagos - Central, West & East Islands aboard the Archipel I

10 days

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Start and end in Quito

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Gold Operator: Explore!
Sailing: Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 16+

Places You’ll See

Quito
Guayaquil
Baltra Island
Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island
Rabida Island

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Highlights

Explore Quito's colonial charm and vibrant culture
Witness unique wildlife on the Galapagos Islands
Snorkel with sea lions and penguins at Chinese Hat
Meet giant tortoises at Santa Cruz's reserves
Discover volcanic landscapes and endemic species

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Join trip in Puembo, Quito
Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos; visit the interpretation centre on San Cristobal Island; board the Archipel I catamaran
Day 3 Mingle with the iguanas on Santa Fe Island
Day 4 Observe magnificent frigatebirds on North Seymour, and visit Chinese Hat
Day 5 Witness giant tortoise in the wild; visit the Fausto Llorena breeding centre
Day 6 Discover Isabela Island
Day 7 Find the flightless cormorant on Fernandina Island; snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
Day 8 Enjoy Egas Port and explore the red-sand beaches and sea lion colonies of Rabida
Day 9 Explore Black Turtle Cove; fly back to Quito
Day 10 Trip ends in Puembo, Quito

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Rincon de Puembo
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Days 1, 9
Archipel I
Berth / Cabin
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Customer Reviews

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4.5

Jean
· September 19th, 2025
Overall experience was very memorable. Both of our guides could have been more helpful on a number of occasions. Political unrest was evident to me several times but I didn’t witness any physical violence. I’m not sure if I would choose this tour group in the future.
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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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