Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 17 Day Complete Galápagos - Eden. Be captivated by the unique animal life, above and below Earth's surface, on this comprehensive 17-day tour through the Galápagos. You'll venture to the east, central and west islands aboard the Eden, a well-equipped boat that acts as your home-away-from-home. Unique animal encounters are at every turn of your journey, from flamingos at Bachas Beach to penguins on Floreana Island and whitetip reef sharks. By the end of this adventure, you'll have enough footage from your smartphone or camera to compile your...read more own amateur nature documentary.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to observe Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea lions, and the occasional flamingo. (B/L/D)
Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies. (B/L/D)
Visit Bartolomé for a guided tour to see the island's dramatic volcanic features. Continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach. (B/L/D)
Search for marine life in the mangroves at Black Turtle Cove by panga, after, spot a variety of birdlife at Cerro Dragón. (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)
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)
Have your morning coffee while you learn from an expert about the brewing process and how this activity supports the local community. Finish off with a tasting before enjoying a free afternoon by the water. Choose to walk to the white sandy beach of Tortuga Bay, home to marine iguanas, a cacti forest, and mangroves, or explore the town of Puerto Ayora on your own. (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
Marvel at Bartolomé's dramatic volcanic features.
Watch as sea lions gather on Santiago Island.
Spot marine iguanas at Punta Cormorant.
See giant tortoises in the highlands of Puerto Ayora.
Get up close to blue-footed boobies in Las Tintoreras.
Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (14 nts)
All meals aboard the Eden
Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
Excursion to see red-footed boobies (Genovesa Island)
Hike to the Bartolomé Island viewpoint overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
Visits to Floreana and Española Islands
Isla lobos visit
Santa Fé and South Plazas excursions
Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins
Visit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)
Snorkelling at Darwin Bay, Sullivan Bay, Gardner Bay, Corona del Diablo, 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 (14 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
16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 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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