Quito & Galapagos Explorer - 5 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Quito - Enjoy free time to stroll around Ecuador's lofty capital city and explore at your own pace.
- Galapagos Islands - Spend three nights on Santa Cruz Island and enjoy a full day motor yacht excursion with a local fisherman, taking in incredible marine life and scenery
- Santa Cruz Highlands - Explore the beautiful Highlands to see endemic giant tortoises, Darwin's finches and dramatic lava formations
- Bay of Puerto Ayora - Snorkel amongst sea turtles and inquisitive sea lions at La Loberia Island and hike to the Tunel del Amor for incredible views
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Trip includes
- 4 breakfasts & 2 lunches
- 4 nights 3-4 star hotels (4 star upgrade available)
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 5
- Services of expert bi-lingual (English & Spanish speaking) local guides for sightseeing
- Transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- Return ferry tickets Baltra - Santa Cruz
- Guided sightseeing of the Galapagos Islands as per itinerary (Please note that for some included sightseeing on this tour, you may join travellers from outside the group and the group size may exceed 16 passengers)
- Note: This tour is operated by a trusted local partner and you will join travellers who booked through different operators, not solely On The Go Tours
Itinerary
Welcome to Quito, Ecuador's capital city. On arrival, there is an included transfer to the hotel. You can spend the evening exploring at leisure, before our Galapagos adventure begins tomorrow. Tour Style: This tour is made up of a selection of excursions and activ...
Quito - Baltra (Galapagos) - Santa Cruz. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra, gateway to the Galapagos. Note that your flight to Baltra is not included. We can assist with booking your flights to and from the Galapagos. See the Trip Note...
Today we enjoy a half-day exploration of Puerto Ayora's bay. We pay a visit to the huge sea lion colony on La Loberia Island and enjoy snorkelling amongst sea turtles and colourful fish, as well as the curious sea lions. Next we embark on a hike to the Tunel del Am...
Today we embark on a full-day boat excursion with a former fisherman, his friendly crew, and an expert naturalist guide to explore the waters surrounding one of the Galapagos' more remote islands. There will be plenty of swimming and snorkelling opportunities along th...
Santa Cruz - Baltra - Quito. After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer back to the airport on Baltra and return to Quito, or Guayaquil, where our tour ends. Note that the flight back to Quito or Guayaquil is not included. See the Trip Notes for recommended flight information. We can assist with booking this flight.
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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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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and visa
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Galapagos flights Quito - Baltra and Baltra - Quito/Guayaquil (we can assist with booking this flight)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $100 per adult/$50 per child under 12)
- Tourist transit card (Ingala) (US $20 per person)
- Optional excursions
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minimum age 5 years
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