Nature’s Laboratory: Wild Finds in the Galápagos With Your Family
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- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Elevations in Quito range from 9,223 ft - 9,883 ft. To minimize your chances of experiencing altitude sickness while in Quito, try to get plenty of rest before you travel, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and fatty foods, consume high carbohydrate foods, and avoid strenuo...
From the hotel in Puembo/Quito to the colonial center of Quito is about 18 miles, usually under 1 hour. This leisurely-paced day in Quito is very important as it will give the group time to acclimate to highland elevations.
8:30 a.m. Orientation: The Group Leade...
The flight to/from the Galapagos makes a stop in Guayaquil; passengers remain on board. This flight allows each person to bring a 50 lb checked bag/suitcase, plus a carry on. Excess luggage can be stored at the hotel in Quito until our return. Actual cruise itinerary ...
Sullivan Bay: wet landing and moderate difficulty due to rocky, volcanic terrain. Good walking shoes are a must, as the volcanic terrain is sharp and rough. Rabida Island: wet landing. Easy/moderate trail conditions due to sandy trails.
Wet landing at Sullivan B...
Punta Espinoza: dry landing, moderate trail conditions due to slippery rocks at low tide and uneven terrain. Good walking shoes are a must for the 1.2 mile walk on sharp volcanic rocks. Elizabeth Bay: about a 2-hour panga ride along mangroves and islets.
We’ll m...
Urbina Bay: strong waves can make disembarkation tricky at this site. Use a zip-lock bag to protect cameras and binoculars from splashes during the wet landing. Please take steps to remain hydrated during this approximately 2-mile hike.
After breakfast we will m...
Puerto Egas: Wet landing and easy to moderate walking conditions. Bartolome: dry landing. The 1.2-mile walk to the top of the volcano includes a climb up a long wooden staircase (375 steps) with railings.
A short panga ride will take us to Santiago Island in pre...
Sombrero Chino: wet/ dry landing (depending on local weather conditions). Cerro Dragon: moderate walking conditions due to rocky, volcanic beach.
We will start the day by navigating around Sombrero Chino to observe its resident wildlife and lava formations. Depe...
Santa Cruz Highlands: dry landing at Puerto Ayora and moderate to difficult trail conditions due to rocky, uneven (and possibly muddy) trails.
We will tender ashore to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island then, board a bus that will take us into the highlands. Our ...
Participants with international flights departing very late this evening/before dawn next morning will check out of the hotel after dinner, then transfer to the international airport in preparation for airline check in. Due to limited flight times from the Galápagos t...
Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
At the hotel (dependent on flight times). This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you...
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