Galapagos by Kayak

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Ecuador Sea Kayaking!  Perfectly designed for #SB49 viewers who are also kayak enthusiast looking for a true sea kayaking tour of the Galapagos Islands.  Ours is the only land-based sea kayak adventure coupled with camping on the islands and operated in an expeditionary style.  You paddle along the coasts of two islands - kayaking on Santa Cruz as well as San...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Galapagos is all about wildlife. A wild menagerie of remarkable animals thrives on these remote islands, scattered nearly 700 miles (1000 km) off the coast of Ecuador. The seclusion of this archipelago honed the development of unique animals, untouched and unafraid of human civilization.
    • See though the Galapagos now allows a limited number of visitors to its enchanted shores, careful habitat-management preserves this charmed ecosystem. The beauty of a sea kayak as a vessel for wildlife viewing lies in its non-intrusive, eco-friendly presence.
    • Exoerience this 8-day itinerary, live the wonders of the Galapagos by getting down to sea level in this exquisite marine environment. Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed-boobies, and Darwin’s finches delight on island reaches, while penguins, sea lions, and an endless palette of underwater life beckon from the surf in this "Bucket List" adventure.
    • The “up-close-and-personal” nature of this itinerary allows for 5 nights spent camping on the beach on two different islands, and plenty of time on the water for paddling.
    • You’ll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating beaches as well as the pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique. Finally, no Galapagos trip is

What's this trip about?

    Ecuador Sea Kayaking!  Perfectly designed for #SB49 viewers who are also kayak enthusiast looking for a true sea kayaking tour of the Galapagos Islands.  Ours is the only land-based sea kayak adventure coupled with camping on the islands and operated in an expeditionary style.  You paddle along the coasts of two islands - kayaking on Santa Cruz as well as San Cristobal.  Beware of other trips claiming to be kayak tours that in fact are boat-based and offer very limited paddling time.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age range7 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityGuayaquil
End CityGuayaquil

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Scuba Diving
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Trip includes

    • Professional ROW Guide and Galapagos Naturalist guide
    • Double accommodation in hotels or tents
    • Meals as per the itinerary
    • Panga (support skiff) transportation
    • Kayak equipment including fiberglass kayaks, paddles, pfds (lifevests)
    • All camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, self-inflating sleeping pads, kitchen gear, etc.
    • Airport transfers if arriving/departing per itinerary.
    • Visits as noted
    • Bottled water

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Saturday, Arrival to Guayaquil or Quito

Accommodations: Airport Hotel

Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and the ideal gateway to Ecuador with frequent flights and a conveniently-located airport.  All flights to the Galapagos stop here, so our tour is designed to take advantage of this convenience. ...

Day 2: Flight to Santa Cruz – Giant Tortoise Farm – Beach Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Mainao

A representative will meet you and the rest of the group in the lobby of the hotel to transfer you to the airport for your two-hour flight to the islands.  Upon arrival on the island of Balt...

Day 3: Trapiche Visit – Garrapatero Beach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Mainao

In the morning, we will drive through the town of Bellavista, before we reach the beautiful El Garrapatero Beach, there is a farm that specialized in the production of sugar and they do so t...

Day 4: Puerto Ayora – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – Darwin Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Blue Marlin Hotel

One thing you will quickly notice about being on the equator is that day and night each last 12 hours.  We rise early and after breakfast we catch the 7am boat to the island of San Cris...

Day 5: Kayak Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – Manglecito

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Rise and join breakfast as we prepare for our longest paddle yet.  We head north along the coast several miles, with low-lying hills and the central mountains of San Cristobal in our view.  As we paddle, we are likely to be sh...

Day 6: Snorkeling Kicker Rock

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Immersed in all of the uniqueness of nature in the Galapagos Islands, today is a day to get better acquainted with the underwater marvels.  We board a comfortable motorboat that is the perfect platform for our explorations.  W...

Day 7: Kayak Further North to Next Beach Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As the sun rises the activity of birds and lapping waves are likely to wake you.  This is a highlight of actually camping on the Galapagos Islands that just isn’t the same when on a boat.  Truly it is a most magical way to wak...

Day 8: San Cristobal – Guayaquil or Quito

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodations: Airport Hotel

This is our last morning in the islands.  After packing your things, we board our boat to return to town.  No time for breakfast this morning but we will have coffee and cookies available on the boat.  Once ...

Day 9: Final Goodbye or Extend Your Trip!

Transfer to airport provided by the hotel.  Fly home or to points beyond for other exploration.   Note that many people add extensions to visit mainland Ecuador, the Amazon and/or Peru.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,990
Price per day$554
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

Current Rates & Dates

Aug 17, 2015 to Aug 25, 2015

Adult: $3,730

Child: $3,730

Nov 07, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015

Adult: $3,730

Child: $3,730

Dec 26, 2015 to Jan 01, 2016

Adult: $3,730

Child: $3,730

Prices above reflect the lowest tiered price.

2015: 4-7 guests = $3930

2015: 7-8 guests = $3730

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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

    • Roundtrip international flight to Guayaquil
    • Internal flights (Round trip Galapagos) $510– subject to change
    • Galapagos National Park Entrance fee. $100 – subject to change
    • Galapagos Transit Card $10
    • Gratuities for guides and staff
    • Insurance of any type
    • Personal expenses
    • Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Cancellations

All cancellations must be received in writing. All monies are non-refundable 75 days or less prior to trip departure. You are welcome to find a suitable replacement for yourself, who would then reimburse you, and send us their own reservation, health and assumption of risk forms well in advance of the trip. Please strongly consider purchasing travel insurance upon booking as every year someone regrets not doing so.  PLEASE NOTE:  DEPOSITS ARE NEVER REFUNDABLE.

Cancelled Trips

Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. reserves the right to change an itinerary or cancel any trip due to: Acts of God, weather, inadequate sign up, or any unforeseen problems. If we cancel a trip, clients will be offered either transfer to another comparable trip, credit towards a future trip, or a full refund. Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. is not responsible for your travel expenses such as airline tickets (including fees/change fees/penalties/air flight cancellation), hotel charges, medical and emergency expenses, equipment purchases, delays or changes in your travel to and from our tour.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
7 years and up
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