Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

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duration 10 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-22724
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Operated in English

Starts Quito, Ecuador
Ends Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Seven nights aboard Archipel I exploring the Galapagos Islands
Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
High chance of spotting waved albatrosses, blue- and red-footed boobies, Galapagos giant tortoises, Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos penguins, land and marine iguanas, American frigatebirds and short-eared owls
Fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide

Start in Quito and end in Guayaquil, the trip "Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)" is a guided wildlife tour that takes 10 days. You will travel through Bartolome Island, North Seymour Island, Isla Santa Cruz and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. "Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This eight-day itinerary aboard the Archipel I catamaran combines the seabird colonies of North Seymour and the exclusive Genovesa Island with the spectacular volcanic island Bartolomé and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Also explore Española, the southernmost point of the archipelago, and swim with sea lions in the Loberia of Isla Floreana.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Quito.
Day 2: Discover Quito at your leisure.
Day 3: Fly to Baltra Airport on the Galapagos & North Seymour
Day 4: Genovesa Island
Day 5: Bartolome & Santiago
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island
Day 7: Floreana Island
Day 8: Espanola Island
Day 9: San Cristobal Island
Day 10: Disembark San Cristobal; fly to Guayaquil and end.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts, seven lunches, seven dinners

Transport

All transport and listed activities

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) available free of charge on board

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120 (US$220 as of August 1st, 2024), paid locally

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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Anonymous
On Mar 12 2022

5 - Excellent

A Dream Come True

Visiting the Galapagos Islands had been at the top of my wish list for as long as I can remember and this trip was everything I'd dreamt of. Every day brought special, close-up encounters with magnificent animals - male... Read more

REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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