Galapagos Explorer: 7-Day Island Expedition (With Quito Transfers)
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS•5(38 verified reviews)•24h Express Departures Available
Unforgettable 7-day journey connecting Quito private transfers, Santa Cruz highlands & giant tortoises, an overnight stay on Isabela Island with Tintoreras & flamingo lagoon, Las Grietas canyon, and a full-day navigable yacht excursion to Santa Fe or Pinzón Island.
Select Your Tier:
Vermilion Club (3★)
$2,050 USD
Selected 3★ boutique hotels, continental breakfast, A/C transfers, official naturalist guide.
Vermilion VIP (4★)
$2,399 USD
Top 4★ luxury hotels, buffet breakfast, VIP speedboats, champagne welcome & 24/7 concierge.
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 Explorer
- ✓Private Quito Airport Transfers (Arrival & Departure)
- ✓Twin Craters & Primicias Giant Tortoise Reserve
- ✓Overnight in Isabela Island & Flamingo Lagoon
- ✓Tintoreras Islet Snorkeling & Marine Iguana Colonies
- ✓Full-Day Navigable Yacht Cruise to Santa Fe or Pinzón Island
Bitácora de Viaje
Itinerary: Galapagos Explorer
Day 1 of 7
Day 1 • Expedición VermilionNot included / at leisure
Day 1 – Arrival In Quito | Private Airport Transfer
Bitácora Oficial • Day 1Vermilion
Welcome at Quito International Airport and private transfer to your hotel. Rest and prepare for your upcoming journey into the Galápagos 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★)
- Accommodation at Hostal Tintorera in Isabela Island
- 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