Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Galápagos - East, Central, & West Islands aboard the Eden. Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this 10-day tour that hits the east, central, and west islands of the Galápagos. Along the way, you'll have plenty of time to spot and snap photos of giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz, Darwin's famed finches in Punta Moreno, and colonies of friendly sea lions in North Seymour. Do it all aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, outfitted with your comfort in mind.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. 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)
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz to try to see giant land tortoises in the wild, then enjoy free time to explore Puerto Ayora. (B/L/D)
Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano. In the afternoon, visit the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area. (B/L/D)
Pay a morning visit to Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands. Don't forget your snorkels! In the afternoon, visit Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins. (B/L/D)
Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands, where you will have an opportunity to snorkel. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life. (B/L/D)
On a morning excursion to Puerto Egas, walk on a dark sand beach studded with rock formations and tidal pools. Take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters and snorkel around, searching for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Later, visit Rábida Island for a visit to a saltwater lagoon and sea lion colony. (B/L/D)
Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Visit friendly sea lions in Isla Lobos.
Spot colonies of blue-footed boobies.
Mingle with iguanas on Santa Fe Island.
Watch manta rays and whitetip reef sharks swim in Tintoreras.
Take in views of volcanoes and beaches on Isabela Island.
Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (7 nts)
All meals aboard the Eden
Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
Isla lobos visit
Santa Fé and South Plazas excursions
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
Visit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)
Snorkelling at Puerto Egas and North Seymour
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 (7 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
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 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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