Galapagos Islands Family Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Isabela Island by mountain bike
- Snorkel with sea lions and friendly sharks
- Surf the Galapagos with instructors
- Sleep on the rim of a dormant volcano
- Cook a traditional meal with a local family
- Walk through a colony of marine iguanas
- Traverse a cloud forest canopy zip-line
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- Private tour with professional Andean Discovery guides
- Accommodations based on double occupancy
- All activities, transfers, and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Most meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees (except for Galapagos National Park)
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Itinerary
Welcome Briefing
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Return to Quito
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Depart
This morning you will be transferred to the airport in time for your international flight.
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Dates & Availability
Internal Airfare: $560
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Andean Discovery Reviews & Ratings
Amazing trip
At the last minute I had to rebook my trip to the Galapagos. Damon and staff were very helpful. My son and I had Markus Medina for a guide and he was knowledgeable-e...
Horrible Customer Experience and Agency with Complete Lack of Any Expertise
Shame on Andean Discovery. When one chooses a travel agency it is for their “craft”, or expertise if you will, on knowing and recommending ALL things for the desire...
Overall Awful Experience with Andean Discovery
Shame on Andean Discovery. When one chooses a travel agency it is for their “craft”, or expertise if you will, on knowing and recommending ALL things for the desire...
Great trip for 3 generations of family
Three genre rations of our family explored Quito and the Galapagos with Andean Discovery. The lodgings, food and guides exceeded our expectations. It was a very act...
Great trip for 3 generations of family
Three genre rations of our family explored Quito and the Galapagos with Andean Discovery. The lodgings, food and guides exceeded our expectations. It was a very acti...
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Amazing trip
At the last minute I had to rebook my trip to the Galapagos. Damon and staff were very helpful. My son and I had Markus Medina for a guide and he was knowledgeable-e...
Enjoyable experience
Andean Discovery organized an enlightening and enjoyable experience that friends and I shared in Guayaquil and Montañita, Ecuador. All of the transportation and trip...
Truly a life changing experience
Andean Discovery crafted a custom trip to Colombia for a Lost City trek (Ciudad Perdida). It was one of the best adventures of my life, truly a life changing experie...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International round-trip airfare to Quito
- Fees for passport and travel insurance
- $110 per person Galapagos Park fees (subject to change)
- Gratuities
- Internal round-trip flights as per itinerary, price of $560(round-trip Quito to Galapagos)
Accommodation
Mercure Hotel Quito
The Mercure Quito is located in the lively Mariscal district near shops and restaurants. Each of the hotel's 147 large and modern rooms features Wi-Fi, safe deposit box, mini-bar, bathrobe, and slippers. Hotel amenities include a fitness centre, restaurant, and bar.
La Casa de Marita
Located in the small village of Puerto Villamil, La Casa de Marita is a charming, boutique hotel situated along a stunning white sand beach. Amenities include air conditioning, a restaurant, large patio with hammocks and lawn chairs, and laundry service.
Sol y Mar Hotel
Centrally located in the town of Puerto Ayora, Hotel Sol y Mar overlooks Academy Bay with views of the ocean. Galapagos tourism pioneer Jimmy Perez opened the hotel in 1960 with eight rooms. In 2007 the hotel was completely renovated and capacity was increased. Amenities include air conditioning, restaurant, Jacuzzi, pool, bar, and open air patio.
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