Quito & Galapagos Explorer - 5 days

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Embark on an express tour of the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz, from the Ecuadorean capital of Quito. Spot giant tortoises roaming in the Highlands and snorkel alongside sea lions and turtles. Hike to one of the island's finest viewpoints and set out to sea on a full day boat trip with an ex-fisherman, to take in the incredible marine life and scenery. End y...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an express tour of the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz, from the Ecuadorean capital of Quito. Spot giant tortoises roaming in the Highlands and snorkel alongside sea lions and turtles. Hike to one of the island's finest viewpoints and set out to sea on a full day boat trip with an ex-fisherman, to take in the incredible marine life and scenery. End your tour back in Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador's second city.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Galapagos Islands
  • Quito

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

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

Travel Map

Day : 1 Quito

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...

Day : 2 Galapagos Islands

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...

Day : 3 Galapagos Islands

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...

Day : 4 Galapagos Islands

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...

Day : 5 Quito

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,095
Price per day$219
Last Updated: 3/25/2025
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01 Apr 2025
05 Apr 2025
$1,415
29 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
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20 May 2025
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03 Jun 2025
07 Jun 2025
$1,415
24 Jun 2025
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08 Jul 2025
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$1,415
29 Jul 2025
02 Aug 2025
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26 Aug 2025
30 Aug 2025
$1,415
30 Sep 2025
04 Oct 2025
$1,415
04 Nov 2025
08 Nov 2025
$1,415

All dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Please note: Internal flights are not included in the cost of this tour. We can book these for you on request.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with On The Go Tours.

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.

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

    • 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

Accommodation

3-4 star hotels
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
minimum age 5 years
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Trip ID
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