Galapagos Supreme, A Land And… (trip)

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Galapagos Supreme, A Land And Cruise Galapagos Islands Adventure Tour

  • Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
Ecuador, South America, Galapagos

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from $4,995* per person12 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Southern Explorations 12 people max
National Geographic Traveler's Tours of a Lifetime 2011
If you are going to travel to the Galapagos Islands only once, it is important to make the most of it. Our Galapagos Supreme trip combines a land-based tour with a cruise, providing the best of both worlds. The trip starts with five days on land, staying at hotels on the islands, supplying a perspective few Galapagos travelers experience. Activities such as hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and biking give you an in-depth dynamic view of this unique destination. The second half of the trip is a Galapagos cruise that affords the opportunity to visit the more distant uninhabited islands of the Galapagos while enjoying the experience of living aboard an attractive yacht.

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Ecuador, South America, Galapagos

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3 testimonials about the provider, Southern Explorations:

  • Reviewer: Sharon Rault located in Wisconsin, Galapagos and Peru
    “I traveled to Peru and Equador (the Galapagos) in January 2010. While I have traveled extensively throughout the world, this trip was my introduction to South America. I was extremely impressed with Southern Explorations and the high level of their operations. The itinerary was expertly planned, the hotels were wonderful and perfectly located, the guides spoke excellent English and were well informed, and the transfers were handled with ease. I had an absolutely delightful and memorable holiday and would not hesitate to book another one with Southern Explorations.”
  • Reviewer: Eric Vilbert located in Peru
    “We're already looking to book up the Galapagos Multisport trip with you for the same timeframe of next year. The trip exceeded expectations, and we all felt like we got excellent value for our money on this trip.”
  • Reviewer: Joe Kromdyk located in Peru
    “We had a ball, satisfied some personal goals, and traveled in some of the most beautiful parts of the world I have ever seen.”

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1 QUITO View Quito accommodations picture gallery
On your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. We can arrange optional tours to explore the capital city, including visits to museums and other sites of interest if you arrive early.
View Optional Pre-Itinerary Tour Extensions

Day 2 QUITO – BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (HIKING) View Santa Cruz accommodations picture gallery
This morning, you transfer to the Quito airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. You will be taken to your hotel in the port town of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island where you will be spending the next two nights. Your exploration of the island today starts with El Chato Reserve, a natural habitat for the giant tortoise, the species from which the islands derive their name. On today’s hike, you will learn about these giants and search for pintail ducks, egrets, flycatchers, finches and frigatebirds that may be seen bathing in freshwater lakes. You'll explore unique volcanic tunnel formations in lava caves, and if the weather is clear, be able to see Media Luna, an ancient collapsed crater at the top of the island. You’ll continue on to Los Gemelos, hiking between the two volcanic craters and through a beautiful scalesia forest. This is habitat for the short-eared owl, one of two owl species on Santa Cruz. In the afternoon you will be returned to Puerto Ayora for an evening on your own before a relaxing night at your hotel. (B,L)

Day 3 SANTA CRUZ (CHARLES DARWIN STATION, KAYAKING, HIKING) View Santa Cruz accommodations picture gallery
After breakfast, you visit the famed Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about Galapagos conservation and wildlife management efforts. Here you encounter Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his sub-species. Next, by kayak you paddle through the calm turquoise waters of Divine Bay near Punta Estrada, winding through high-walled lava channels that are home to white-tipped reef sharks and two species of rays. Above, colonies of blue-footed boobies, tropicbirds, herons, crabs and marine iguanas perch along the cliffs. Back in Puerto Ayora, you will hike to Tortuga Bay, one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the archipelago and nesting site of thousands of marine turtles. This four-mile loop trail travels through dry forest habitat, home to hundreds of iguanas. You'll return to your hotel in the afternoon and have the evening free to sample the cuisine and nightlife of Santa Cruz. (B,L)

Day 4 SAN CRISTÓBAL (HIKING, SNORKELING) View San Cristóbal accommodations picture gallery
In the morning, a short flight takes you to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, capital of San Cristóbal Island, the easternmost island in the Galapagos. You will be taken to your comfortable hotel and after check-in, enjoy a welcome lunch and briefing. You’ll then hike out of town to the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center, for an overview of the island’s geology, evolution and natural history. From here, an invigorating hike takes you to nearby Frigatebird Hill for breathtaking views of the coastline and the capital. This is an excellent bird watching spot where soaring above, you will see both species of frigatebirds with wing spans of over six feet. The frigates share the hill with blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and Darwin's finches. On the way back, you'll stop for a tropical swim at one of two white sand beaches, Carola or Mann. The remainder of the evening is yours to explore this quaint island town and enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants near the charming hotel where you will be staying the next two nights. (B,L)

Day 5 SAN CRISTÓBAL (KAYAKING, SNORKELING) View San Cristóbal accommodations picture gallery
You spend today in ocean kayaks paddling in the turquoise waters that surround the island. The first destination is Playa Ochoa, observing sea lions, marine turtles, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds from bays and coves along the way. You will stop in Darwin Bay, the first landing site of the MS Beagle. After reaching Playa Ochoa, you continue to nearby Isla Lobos to look for marine iguanas and swim with friendly sea lions. Enjoy a hearty lunch before paddling to Roca Leon Dormido, the jagged remains of an old tuff cone often covered with seabirds. These jutting rocks are known as an excellent area for snorkeling in the Galapagos. Marine life is abundant, with hammerheads, white-tipped reef sharks, eagle rays, golden rays, clams, starfish, marine invertebrates and dozens of different tropical fish, species swimming in and out of the rocky channels. Return to your hotel for another relaxing evening on your own. (B, L)

Day 6 EMBARK CRUISE
With no morning schedule, you will be able to enjoy free time in town before embarking on the next leg of your Galapagos adventure aboard your Galapagos yacht. After getting settled, you will receive a welcome briefing and enjoy lunch on board before heading to the first landing site of your sea based itinerary. (B, L, D)

Day 7-10 GALAPAGOS CRUISE Spend these full days exploring the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of your cruise. You’ll enjoy two land visits daily as well as snorkeling and kayaking opportunities. Itinerary specifics vary based upon the yacht you select and include four to ten day cruises. Please Contact Us to send you available cruise options during your timeframe. (B,L,D)

Day 11 GALAPAGOS – QUITO View Quito accommodations picture gallery
Your final morning in the Galapagos Islands will include one last island visit before being transferred from the vessel to the airport for your return flight to Quito. Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to your comfortable Quito hotel.

Day 12 QUITO - HOME Transfer to the airport for the international departure home, the end of Southern Explorations services. If you are interested in more Galapagos tours, trip extensions to other regions or extra days in Quito, we would be happy to arrange them. (B) View Optional Post-Itinerary Tour Extensions
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