Galapagos Grand Odyssey: 8-Day 3-Island Expedition (With Quito Transfers)
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS•5(42 verified reviews)•24h Express Departures Available
The ultimate 8-day expedition across 3 major islands (Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal) combined with private Quito airport transfers. Discover giant tortoises, Tintoreras Islet, Las Grietas, full-day yacht snorkeling at Santa Fe or Pinzón, and San Cristóbal’s Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill and La Lobería.
Select Your Tier:
Vermilion Club (3★)
$2,200 USD
Selected 3★ boutique hotels, continental breakfast, A/C transfers, official naturalist guide.
Vermilion VIP (4★)
$2,600 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 Grand Odyssey
- ✓Private Quito Airport Transfers (Arrival & Departure)
- ✓Twin Craters & Primicias Giant Tortoise Reserve
- ✓Isabela Island Overnight, Flamingo Lagoon & Tintoreras
- ✓Full-Day Navigable Yacht Cruise to Santa Fe or Pinzón Island
- ✓San Cristóbal Island: Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill & La Lobería
Bitácora de Viaje
Itinerary: Galapagos Grand Odyssey
Day 1 of 8
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 Grand Odyssey through 3 islands of the Galápagos.
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
- Accommodation at Hotel Algarrobos in San Cristóbal 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 / San Cristóbal – 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