Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Galápagos - South & East Islands aboard the Eden. Animal lovers have the ultimate vacation ahead with this eight-day tour through the Galápagos. Aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, you'll visit islands in the south and east, observing an incredible array of rare animal species along the way. Spot marine iguanas in the lagoons of Floreana Island, reef sharks in an underwater volcanic cone, and friendly sea lions at Isla Lobos. You'll gain a whole new appreciation for Mother Nature by the end of this...read more incredible tour.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon
Flights from Quito to Baltra depart between 6:40am and 9:40am depending on the day of the week. These will arrive into the Galápagos between 9:30am and 12:30pm with a short refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane). The National Park charges a visitor fee of USD100, payable on arrival, which funds park maintenance and supervision in the Galápagos as well as ecological study, conservation, and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage. (B/L/D)
Visit Post Office Bay and enjoy guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, and learn about the natural history of Floreana Island. After, snorkel at Corona del Diablo. (B/L/D)
Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit Punta Suárez, known for its amazing bird colonies and home to the waved albatross (between April and December). After lunch, visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and jump in for a snorkelling excursion. (B/L/D)
Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Later, learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions. (B/L/D)
Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas and visit an endemic Giant Cactus Forest. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities. (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit the Charles Darwin Research Center before flying back to Quito. Enjoy an evening in Quito. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
See giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Spot nocturnal barn owls.
Snorkel in Corona del Diablo.
Visit contrasting green and white sand beaches on Floreana Island.
See napping reef sharks at the bottom of Gardner Bay.
Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (5 nts)
All meals aboard the Eden
Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
Highlands giant tortoises excursion (Santa Cruz)
Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
Isla lobos visit
Santa Fé and South Plazas excursions
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo and Gardner Bay
Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Hotels (2 Nights), aboard the Eden in twin-share (bunks, upper deck), twin-share (lower berths), or double cabins (5 Nights)
Cabins on board the Eden are set up with bunk beds (upper deck), twin beds (lower deck), or a double bed (main deck).
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), van, panga, private bus
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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