Colorful fauna on the uninhabited Seymour Island in Galapagos

A Sealion sunbathing in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Ecuador

Explore the best of Galapagos and Ecuador with North Texas Ladies Get Outdoors and Travel

duration: 10 days

difficulty: Easy

group size: 8

experience: Beginner

Overview

Embark on an enchanting journey through the Galapagos Islands with this island-hopping tour! These islands present endless opportunities to witness an unparalleled abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. Due to their isolation, the Galapagos have formed a natural sanctuary that has preserved species, allowing them to evolve over countless millennia. This is one of the few places on Earth that permits such close and intimate contact with wildlife.

Furthermore, this tour contributes significantly to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible. Join us for an educational and inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the world's most fiercely protected marine wildernesses!

Highlights:

- Sierra Negra Volcano

- Snorkeling with sea turtles, rays, penguins and sea lions

- Kayak to view wildlife

- Tintoreras and lava tunnels

- Charles Darwin research station

- Encounter with wild giant tortoises

- Otavalo market

- Mindo cloud forest

- Cotopaxi National Park

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Quito

Welcome to Quito! The largest, best preserved colonial city of America - declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is considered the Cultural Capital of South America and is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano.

Depending on arrival time, you can spend your day exploring the old town of Quito and the surrounding area. In the evening, your trip leader will meet you at the hotel’s lobby for a welcome briefing at 18:00 hours. At this time, they will discuss the details of your trip and answer any questions you may have regarding your adventure. Your first day is an acclimation and information day.

Meals included: None

Day 2: Otavalo Market

Day 3: Trek in Cotopaxi National Park

Day 4: Mindo Coud Forest

Day 5: Galapagos-Isabela Island

Day 6: Snorkeling in Lava tunnels

Day 7: Hike Sierra Negra and kayak and snorkel in Tintoreras

Day 8: Charles Darwin Research Center visit

Day 9: Visiting the Uninhabited Island of Bartholome

Day 10: Departure

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

Standard room on double occupancy basis in Sheraton (Quito) or similar hotel.

On day 2, for 1 day

On day 3, for 2 days

On day 5, for 3 days

On day 8, for 2 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Airport transfer

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

International flights

Domestic flights

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.