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  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.
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  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
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  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
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Galapagos Highlights Adventure: Hiking & Snorkeling
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  • This Galapagos adventure tour is ideal for travellers who want a smooth, well-guided introduction to one of the world’s most unique island groups. Beginning in Quito and continuing into the Galápagos, the journey is hassle-free, with accommodations and daily activities taken care of. Short hikes, easy snorkeling, wildlife encounters, and cultural visits are balanced with time to relax, making the experience accessible, rewarding, and unforgettable without feeling rushed.

    • Welcome to Quito, one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set high in an Andean valley at the foot of the Pichincha volcano and straddling the equator, the city is considered the cultural capital of South America. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the historic old town and its surroundings or simply rest and acclimatize. At 6 pm, we meet in the hotel lobby for a welcome briefing, where we review the adventure ahead and answer any questions.

      Accommodation: Sheraton Quito Hotel or similar

      Quito, Ecuador

    • Today we fly from Quito to Baltra Island in the Galapagos. On arrival, we cross the Itabaca Channel by ferry and continue to the highlands of Santa Cruz. Here, we visit a private ranch to observe giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat and explore impressive lava tubes formed by ancient volcanic activity. After the visit, we continue to our hotel. In the evening, we meet our local guide to go over the plans for the coming days.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch
      Accommodation: La Isla Hotel or similar

      Galapagos giant tortoise next to a hiker

    • After breakfast, we set out on a half-day boat tour of Academy Bay. We snorkel in clear waters alongside colorful fish, curious sea lions, and other marine life, with a chance to spot blue-footed boobies along the coast. We then hike to a nearby viewpoint overlooking the bay, where white-tipped reef sharks are sometimes visible below. The tour continues with a walk along Playa de los Perros, home to many sea iguanas basking among striking volcanic landscapes.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch
      Accommodation: La Isla Hotel or similar

      wildlife galapagos academy bay

    • This morning we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about endemic species and the conservation efforts that protect the Galapagos ecosystem. In the afternoon, we travel by speedboat to San Cristóbal Island. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel and settle in for the night.

      Meals: Breakfast
      Accommodation: Blue Marlin Hotel or similar

      charles darwin research station

    • After breakfast, we transfer to the dock and take a short boat ride to Isla Lobos. Along the way, we often spot marine life before even reaching the island. During a guided walk, we observe sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and other wildlife that inhabit the island and surrounding waters. There is time to walk along the white coral beaches, swim, and relax before returning to San Cristóbal in the afternoon.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch
      Accommodation: Blue Marlin Hotel or similar

      isla lobos excursion

    • We enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to San Cristóbal Airport for our flight back to mainland Ecuador. On arrival in Quito, we are met and transferred to our hotel for a final evening at leisure, offering time to reflect on our Galapagos adventure.

      Meals: Breakfast
      Accommodation: Sheraton Quito Hotel or similar

      bird life galapagos

    • Today our journey comes to an end. After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our international departure, taking home unforgettable memories of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Quito city in Ecuador

    • Included:

        • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 7-day Galapagos adventure tour
        • Accommodation for 6 nights in double occupancy rooms (5-star hotel in Quito, 3-star hotels in Galapagos)
        • 6 breakfasts
        • 3 lunches
        • Activities as in the itinerary
          • Hiking in Santa Cruz highlands
          • Snorkeling
          • Isla Lobos & Academy Bay day tour
        • Necessary gear (snorkeling mask and fins, life vest)

      Add-ons:

        • Single occupancy room — available to add at checkout
        • Wetsuit rental — possible to pay in person

      Not included:

        • Flights to Ecuador
        • Airport transfers (international flights)
        • Round-trip airfare Quito – Galapagos – Quito
        • Meals not listed in the itinerary
        • INGALA transit card: USD $20 per person, cash only (subject to change)
        • Galapagos National Park fee: USD $200 per person, cash only (subject to change).
        • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
        • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
        • Guide and driver gratuities — optional

    • This Galapagos adventure tour is beginner-friendly, all that’s required is a basic fitness level for several short hikes (circa one hour) throughout the journey.

    • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

        • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
        • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
        • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
        • Comfortable hiking clothes 
        • Spare clothes for layering
        • Waterproof rain jacket
        • Sunhat
        • Swimsuit
        • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
        • Sunglasses
        • Camera — optional (but recommended)

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Galapagos adventure tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. 
        • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
        • Solo travelers can share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

      Galapagos adventure tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Galapagos adventure tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The price for this Galapagos adventure tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

      Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

    • The starting point of your Galapagos adventure tour is Quito. To get there, most people fly into Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO), . From there, you can take a shuttle service or public transport to reach Quito.

      You will meet your guide at 6 pm on Day 1 at the hotel lobby for a welcome briefing.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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