9 Days Galápagos Island Hopping

Itinerary

Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Accommodation:
– Hotel Mercure (or similar).

Included Activities:
– Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative

Optional Extras to chose from:
– Quito City Tour and Equator

Additional Notes: Booking pre- or post-trip accommodation is highly recommended to fully experience the city and take advantage of the many optional activities available.

Opt to pre-book the “Quito City Tour & Equator Line” activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

Day 2 Quito/Puerto Ayora (1B)
Transfer to the Quito airport and catch a flight to the Galápagos. Arrive at Baltra and travel to the hotel in Santa Cruz. Later, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for an introduction to some of the unique wildlife and history of the area before an evening welcome meeting to meet up with any travellers joining the group.

Accommodation:
– Hotel Coloma (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Transport:
– Plane 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
– Welcome Meeting
– Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
– Quito City Tour and Equator

Additional Notes: The flight from Quito to Baltra is unaccompanied. You will have our representatives assisting on both sides to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Day 3 Puerto Ayora/Floreana Island (1B, 1D)
In the morning, walk to “Las Grietas” located across Academy Bay, walk through a rugged cactus forest on the way to this stunning lagoon. In the afternoon, hop on a speedboat to nearby Floreana Island. Stay in the supported community guesthouses and eat meals in the community restaurants and help to support community tourism on the island.

Accommodation:
– G-Supported Floreana Community Guesthouse (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Transport:
– Speedboat: Puerto Ayora to Floreana Island 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
– Swimming at Las Grietas
– Floreana Community Restaurants
– Floreana Community Guesthouse

Additional Notes: Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.

Day 4 Floreana Island (1B, 1L, 1D)
Walk along the black-sand beach until Loberia, and enjoy beach snorkelling or swimming. Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area’s natural history.

Accommodation:
– G-Supported Floreana Community Guesthouse (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast
– Lunch
– Dinner

Included Activities:
– Loberia Snorkelling Excursion
– Floreana Highlands Excursion
– Floreana Community Restaurants
– Floreana Community Guesthouse

Day 5 Floreana Island/Isabela Island (1B)
Travel to Isabela Island. Hike up the active Sierra Negra Volcano and walk around the rim of the largest volcanic crater in the archipelago.
Hike to the summit to experience a bird’s-eye view of this magical landscape of the surrounding volcanoes and islands.

Accommodation:
– Hotel Iguana (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Transport:
– Speedboat: Floreana Island to Isabela Island 02:00 – 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
– Sierra Negra Volcano Excursion

Day 6 Isabela Island (1B)
Enjoy free time in the morning, opt to take a wildlife boat excursion to ‘Islote Tintoreras’ to view breeding white-tip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins. Later, visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre.
Explore the surroundings with a short walk to observe pink flamingos in the wetlands and catch a stunning Isabela sunset on the beach. Along the way, stop at a lookout point, and visit natural pools, beaches, and mangrove swamps. In the evening, relax at the bar or on the beach and opt to enjoy a drink at sunset.

Accommodation:
– Hotel Iguana (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Included Activities:
– Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit

Additional Notes: Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability.

Day 7 Isabela Island/Puerto Ayora (1B)
Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island. Later, enjoy a walk to Tortuga Bay, opt for a kayak, surf lessons or swim in the turquoise water.
In the evening, enjoy free time to explore this bustling little town and sample some of the local restaurants and bars, or do a little last minute shopping.

Accommodation:
– Hotel Coloma (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Transport:
– Speedboat: Isabela Island to Puerto Ayora 02:00 – 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
– Tortuga Bay Hike

Day 8 Puerto Ayora/Quito (1B)
Travel back to Baltra to catch the flight to Quito. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the evening in the capital city.
Retrace your footsteps to return to Baltra Island for the flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the hotel for one last night in town. Our representative in Quito will be able to arrange many of the available day tours in and around Quito if you have time to spare. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation in this lively city.

Accommodation:
– Hotel Mercure (or similar).

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Transport:
– Plane: Baltra Island to Quito 03:00 Hr(s)

Day 9 Quito (1B)
Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
– Quito City Tour and Equator