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Galapagos Islands Tours from Quito
Galapagos Islands Tours from Quito

Galapagos Islands Tours from Quito

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10 best Galapagos Islands tours from Quito

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  1. Santa Cruz Island Diving Adventure 7D/6N
  2. Galapagos Discovery
  3. Galapagos Ultimate 6 Days Tour
  4. Galapagos Outdoor 9 Days Tour
  5. Galapagos - Central & West Islands aboard the Treasure
  6. Galapagos Express - Central & West Islands aboard the Archipel I
  7. Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps
  8. Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary D)
  9. Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Full Experience 8D/7N
  10. 10 Days Galapagos Highlights Small Group Tour
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What people love about Galapagos Islands Tours from Quito

  • Traveled in July
    5
    We did this tour in January for 9 day trip ( Galapagos Tour) with our family . The hotels selected were high end hotels (4*) with buffet breakfast, rooms and ambiance were perfect. Our Tour Guide Alex & Jose were knowledgeable. They would even help us with recommendations to buy souvenirs , and food to try. Lunch and dinner mentioned in the itinerary were high end restaurants selected with wide spread of authentic food. All in all, we loved the trip and special thanks to you for making our visit a memorable one.
    Galapagos Outdoor 9 Days Tour
  • JaniceTraveled in February
    4.5
    Very active tour with lots of cool activities and sites! Well organized and fun!
    Galapagos Discovery
  • JanineTraveled in July
    4.5
    We absolutely enjoyed our time on Galapagos. Our guide Marista was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was good to experience her passion for the islands past present and future.
    Galapagos Essentials

What our customers ask about Galapagos Islands Tours from Quito

  • What's the best time of year for tours starting in Quito to visit the Galapagos?

    Tours from Quito are most popular from June through August when temperatures are mild and rainfall is minimal in both locations. The period from December through May brings warmer weather and occasional showers to the Galapagos but offers better underwater visibility for activities at locations like Tortuga Bay and Las Grietas. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "We went in July and had perfect weather for hiking Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela Island and snorkeling with sea turtles at Puerto Egas."

  • How many islands can I expect to visit on a typical tour starting in Quito?

    Most itineraries cover 3-4 principal islands using Santa Cruz as the central point with excursions to Isabela Island San Cristobal and uninhabited locations such as Santa Fe or Bartolomé. Tour boats for island hopping leave from Puerto Ayora's harbor on Santa Cruz. One TourRadar traveler noted: "Starting from our arrival from Quito we managed to explore Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristobal islands which gave us a great overview of the diverse Galapagos ecosystems."

  • What type of accommodation can I expect throughout the tour?

    The journey begins in Quito at tourist-class properties like Embassy Hotel followed by nature-oriented lodging in the Galapagos such as Hotel Ninfa or Galapagos Dreams in Puerto Ayora. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotels were well-located - from our base in Quito to the waterfront property in Puerto Ayora which made daily excursions convenient."

  • What's included in the flight arrangements from Quito to Galapagos?

    Tour packages typically cover internal flights between Quito and the Galapagos Islands with morning departures between 6:40-9:40am including a fuel stop in Guayaquil. Travelers need to budget for the $100 USD National Park entrance fee and $20 USD Transit Control Card payable in cash upon arrival at Baltra or San Cristobal airports. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The flight arrangements were smooth - our guide met us at the Quito airport and helped facilitate all the necessary paperwork and payments."

  • How do I get from Quito to the Galapagos Islands?

    The journey starts with a 3-hour flight from Quito to Baltra Island with a short layover in Guayaquil. A naturalist guide meets visitors at Baltra airport followed by a ferry transfer to Santa Cruz Island where Hotel Galapagos Dreams in Puerto Ayora serves as a base. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The transitions were seamless - from hotel pickup in Quito to the flight connections and meetup with our Galapagos guide at Baltra."

  • What's the recommended physical fitness level for these tours?

    These tours need moderate physical ability for activities such as the Sierra Negra Volcano hike on Isabela Island (5-6 hours) the walk to Tortuga Bay (45 minutes) and snorkeling sessions at locations like Las Grietas. Properties such as Hotel Ninfa in Santa Cruz offer comfortable rest between activities. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "While some hikes were challenging like Sierra Negra our guide paced the group well and there were plenty of breaks to rest and photograph wildlife."

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