Galapagos Encounter: 6-Day Expedition (With Quito Transfers)
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS•5(32 opiniones verificadas)•24h Express Departures Available
Comprehensive 6-day Galápagos journey featuring private airport transfers in Quito, Santa Cruz highlands, giant tortoises at Primicias Ranch, full-day Isabela Island speedboat excursion with Tintoreras snorkeling and flamingo lagoon, and coastal exploration at La Lobería, Punta Estrada and Las Grietas.
EXPEDITION AT A GLANCE
Physical ActivityEasy to Moderate (Level 2/5)Nature walks, volcanic chasm hikes, beach snorkeling & boat journeys
Average Climate22°C - 29°C (Subtropical Marine)Year-round departures
Altitude Range0m to 860m (Santa Cruz Highlands)
Key Wildlife Species
Giant TortoisesPlayful Sea LionsMarine IguanasGalápagos PenguinsWhite-tip Reef SharksFlamingos
Highlights: Galapagos Encounter
- ✓Private Quito Airport Transfers (Arrival & Departure)
- ✓Twin Craters & Primicias Giant Tortoise Ranch
- ✓Full-Day Isabela Excursion & Tintoreras Snorkeling
- ✓Flamingo Lagoon & Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
- ✓La Lobería Sea Lion Colony & Las Grietas Volcanic Canyon
Bitácora de Viaje
Itinerary: Galapagos Encounter
Day 1 of 6
Day 1 • Expedición VermilionNot included / at leisure
Day 1 – Day 1 – Arrival In Quito | Private Airport Transfer
Bitácora Oficial • Day 1Vermilion
Welcome at Quito International Airport and private transfer to your hotel. Relax and prepare for your extraordinary adventure across the enchanted archipelago.
Stay: Hotel in Quito (Selected category 3★ or 4★)
Transport: Private transportation from Quito Airport
What is Included?
- Accommodation at the hotel of your choice in Santa Cruz (3★ or 4★)
- Private airport transfers in Quito (Arrival & Departure)
- Buffet breakfast at 4★ hotels / Continental breakfast at 3★ hotels
- Set-menu lunches according to the itinerary
- Domestic Flight Ticket (Quito – Baltra – Quito)
- All guided visits to the islands according to the itinerary
- Airport reception and departure assistance at Galápagos airports
- Comprehensive land and maritime transportation
- Level III Certified Naturalist Guides (Spanish / English)
- Snorkeling equipment for boat excursions (mask and snorkel)
- Safety lockers available at hotel reception
- Lobito Airport Shuttle Bus: Airport – Itabaca Channel – Airport
- Isabela Dock Fee: USD 5.00 for Ecuadorian nationals; USD 10.00 for foreign visitors
What is NOT Included?
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee: USD 6.00 for Ecuadorian nationals; USD 200.00 for foreign visitors
- Dinners (to give you freedom to enjoy local gastronomy)
- Transit Control Card (TCT): USD 20.00 per person
- Services not specified in the program & personal expenses