Galapagos from Ashore



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- Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.
- See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.
- Spot marine iguanas, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.
- Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Accommodation options: Patio Andaluz, Casa Gangotena, Hotel Hilton Colon & La Casona de la Ronda
On arrival in Quito you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Accommodation options: Patio Andaluz, Casa Gangotena, Hotel Hilton Colon & La Casona de la Ronda
Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of the historical centre of Quito.
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Here you will be met by your guide and transferred to the Finch Bay hotel via the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
From your hotel you'll head out by boat to Santa Fé Island. On your short guided hike through woods of prickly pear cacti and palo santo trees, the aim is to spot the island's endemi...
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today sees you hike to Tortuga Bay for a morning of birdwatching. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. Relax by the hotel pool, or explore the town of Puerto Ayora.
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today you'll embark on a full day trip to Bartolomé Island. It's distinguished by its basaltic obelisk, Pinnacle Rock, as well as tuff cones and other striking lava formations. The w...
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today is yours to relax and unwind at your hotel. Alternatively, go hiking at Las Grietas or try mountain biking in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
A visit to North Seymour Island is in store for today. This low-lying island is teeming with wildlife: as well as marine iguanas, you could observe pelicans engaged in a feeding fren...
Accommodation options: Finch Bay Hotel, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today you'll visit the tiny crescent-shaped South Plaza Island. Its cliffs and rocks are thick with green seaweed and low-lying succulent sesuvium plants. Sally Lightfoot crabs can o...
Transfer back to Baltra where you will fly back to the Ecuadorian mainland in time for your flight home.
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