Island Hopping in the Galapagos

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Between shark and sea lion-patrolled waters, highlands of plodding giant tortoises, and a landscape forged in the belly of volcanoes, the Galapagos Islands has become the destination for nature lovers. Join this trip to discover four of the great islands: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Floreana and Isabela. Along the way, there are plenty of chances to meet the e...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

    • Visit Isla Lobos to relax on white sands and, hopefully, swim with sharks
    • See pirate lava caves and giant tortoises in the highlands of Floreana
    • Snorkel the wildlife-rich islets of Las Tintoreras
    • Enjoy a full day excursion to one of Bartolomé Island, South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island or North Seymour

What's this trip about?

    Between shark and sea lion-patrolled waters, highlands of plodding giant tortoises, and a landscape forged in the belly of volcanoes, the Galapagos Islands has become the destination for nature lovers. Join this trip to discover four of the great islands: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Floreana and Isabela. Along the way, there are plenty of chances to meet the extraordinary sealife on various snorkelling adventures, while also taking time to tread lava-forged plains and spectacular highlands – an unforgettable adventure in the Enchanted Islands.Discover the magic of the Enchanted Islands, snorkelling and walking the world’s great nature-watching archipelago

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Destinations

Attractions

  • Galapagos

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts and three lunches included
    • All accommodation
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Arrival and departure transfers

Itinerary

Day 1 Start Quito

Welcome to Ecuador! There’s plenty of adventure on your trip, but today’s all about settling into the hotel.  There are free transfers available for all clients today – make sure to check the Joining Instructions for further details. A local guide will welcome you to Quito and explain the schedule for the next few days. Classic accommodation: Hotel Wyndham (or similar)

Day 2 Fly to San Cristóbal; visit La Lobería

Transfer to Quito Airport and fly to San Cristóbal in the Galapagos Islands. Your Galapagos guide will be at the airport to take you to the hotel for check-in and our first briefing about our time in the Galapagos. We have time to explore the town and enjoy a restaura...

Day 3 Morning visit Isla Lobos; afternoon relax on Playa Ochoa

Start your day with an exciting tour to Isla Lobos, a small island near the coast of Isabela. This excursion will take you by boat to one of the best spots for observing sea lions in their natural habitat. Isla Lobos is also an excellent location for birdwatching, inc...

Day 4 Boat to Floreana Island; visit the highlands

A three-hour navigation by motorboat takes us to Floreana Island, one of the first Galapagos islands to be inhabited. En route, we may see whales, dolphins and sea birds. After lunch, we visit the highlands, where one of the few sources of freshwater in the entire arc...

Day 5 Morning visit to Las Tintoreras Islet; afternoon exploration at the Wall of Tears

We spend the morning sailing to the islets and lava channels of Las Tintoreras, one of the best places in the islands to see white-tipped reef sharks, penguins and sea lions, with time for snorkelling. On this morning’s excursion, we may be lucky enough to spot the en...

Day 6 Sail to Santa Cruz; visit Tortuga Bay; afternoon optional visit to Charles Darwin Research Station

Navigate by motorboat to Santa Cruz very early this morning. Upon arrival in Santa Cruz we visit Tortuga Bay, a 3,280ft (1,000m) stretch of white sand regarded as one of the best beaches in the Galapagos. The trail leading to the beach is paved and takes between 45 mi...

Day 7 Full day boat tour to an uninhabited island

Visit either Bartolomé Island, South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island or North Seymour (depending on the national park restrictions). South Plaza Island has a remarkable vegetation of succulents and cacti that provide a unique habitat for land iguanas. The iguanas form s...

Day 8 Transfer to Baltra Airport, fly to Quito and overnight

After a few days following the footsteps of Darwin, Cousteau and world-renowned scientists, it is time to say goodbye to the Enchanted Islands.  After breakfast this morning, we drive to the airport at Baltra and fly to Quito where we have a final night. Classic accommodation: Hotel Vieja Cuba (or similar)

Day 9 End Quito

Our adventure ends after breakfast this morning.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,715
Price per day$413
Last Updated: 3/21/2025
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17 May 2025
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$3,715
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$3,715
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$3,840
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$4,065
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$4,065
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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Visas or vaccinations
    • Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$220paid locally

Accommodation

We spend seven nights in hotels and guesthouses. Hotels and guesthouses on the Galapagos Islands are generally small, family-run establishments. Below are the typical hotels we use. Quito: Wyndham Quito Hotel  (night 1) San Cristóbal: Hotel Paraiso Insular (nights 2 and 3) In Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, this unfussy hotel is ideally located for our adventures around the island. Two minutes’ stroll away is the Malecon, a seaside walkway with restaurants and shops, while the hotel has a sundeck and bar for post-exploration relaxing. Isabela: San Vicente Hotel (nights 4 to 5) This bright and breezy three-star stay in Puerto Villamil is just two blocks from a white-sand, palm-lined beach. Back at the hotel, there’s a chillout deck for mixing with the group plus a hot tub with a view. Energy is provided through solar panels. Santa Cruz: Grand Hotel Lobo de Mar (nights 6 and 7) In Puerto Ayora, this three-star hotel is the perfect spot to complete our adventure, with modern bedrooms and a small indoor pool. There’s also a cheery restaurant with a bright Galapagos-themed wall mural, a ready-made background for an end-of-tour group photo. Quito: Vieja Cuba Hotel (night 9)
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
All breakfasts and three lunches are included on this trip. Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets with toast, cereal, eggs, fruits and tea/coffee. For lunch and dinner, the tour leader will recommend various options in convenient locations, usually booking restaurants and eating with the group. For the included meals at restaurants, they are usually a set menu with two or three options. The choice of meals in some areas of the Galapagos can be limited but special dietary requirements can usually be catered for if we are advised at the time of booking. When flying to and from the Galapagos, snacks are usually included on the flights.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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Trip ID
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