Galapagos Island (trip)

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Galapagos Island

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

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from $4,798* per person10 DaysFebruary-December
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: International Expeditions 20 people max
There’s no more intimate an experience with nature than International Expeditions’ Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the 32-guest Evolution. Accompanied by only the highest-rated native naturalist guides, you experience the unrivaled access and adventure offered by IE’s small-ship Galapagos Islands tour. Cruise to the greatest array of islands, where you enjoy a spectacular look at the islands’ diverse terrain — desert landscapes, lush highland forests, volcanic soils and nutrient-rich waters. During our intimate Galapagos Islands cruise, you’ll find yourself just inches away from giant tortoises, comical blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins, iguanas and many other animals, and you’ll gain an appreciation for how remarkable life on Earth can be.
Skip the Crowds on our Galapagos Islands Cruise

The Galapagos Islands are a treasure meant to be experienced with a small group of true nature enthusiasts – not 100 “tourists.” Our small group size of just 32 aboard the Evolution ensures you enjoy ample time and attention as you explore. Plus, You don’t have to sacrifice comfort and world-class service to discover the Galapagos. Each day during this Galapagos Islands tour, you “come home” to a comfortable, intimate expedition ship. The Evolution is the perfect haven for relaxing between daily hiking and snorkeling excursions, or for joining fellow travelers for a briefing by our knowledgeable naturalists.
Explore More with IE

IE’s in-depth exploration of nine islands offers more than a typical "tourist" overview – we expose you to the greatest variety of wildlife. Our Galapagos Islands cruise tours past dormant volcanoes; lets you snorkel with sea lions; and even includes watching the giant tortoises graze. These are the moments of wonder you expect on this small-ship cruise with the World Leader in Nature Travel.
The Highest Rated Galapagos Islands Travel Guides

Our highly qualified naturalist Galapagos Islands travel guides are authorities on the wildlife, history, geography and fauna of the Galapagos Islands. You’ll learn from an expedition leader and local naturalist who are passionate about the islands and licensed at the highest level — Level 3 — by Galapagos National Park.

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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

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3 testimonials about the provider, International Expeditions:

  • Reviewer: Oliver & Ann Bourgeois located in Switzerland
    "The best trip we've ever taken. We were so spoiled and cared for and the organization and itinerary were superior. Fabulous trip, no complaints or suggestions for improvement."
  • Reviewer: Andrea Hanson located in Vancouver, Washington
    “We loved the excursions, the wildlife, visiting the schools, walking in the canopy and music. We are your best advertisement! We had a wonderful time. “
  • Reviewer: Monica M. DeGrauwe located in Clinton, Illinois
    "Every aspect of the voyage was well-planned and stress free for us. All of the hassles of traveling were gone. We were able to experience the Amazon rainforest — something most people only dream about."

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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 • Friday

U.S. / Guayaquil

Fly independently to Guayaquil, Ecuador, and transfer to the Oro Verde Hotel. (Meals Aloft)

Day 2 • Saturday

Guayaquil / Baltra / Bartolomé Island

Fly to the Galapagos Islands and board the Galapagos Islands cruise ship, Evolution. Visit Bartolomé Island, hiking to the top of a dormant volcano for a dramatic panorama of lava flows, neighboring islands and the jagged Pinnacle Rock. Snorkel with sea lions and maybe even penguins. (B,L,D)
 
Day 3 • Sunday

Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca / Fernandina Island: Punta Espinosa

Pangas take our small Galapagos Islands tour on a dramatic ride into the heart of a sunken volcano at Punta Vicente Roca, where you have the opportunity to snorkel among sea turtles, penguins and possibly sea horses. Explore the pahoehoe lava fields of Punta Espinosa, where we are apt to spot flightless cormorants and some of the largest marine iguanas. Take advantage of the Evolution’s open-air decks to whale watch while enjoying a savory snack and fruit juice. (B,L,D)

Day 4 • Monday

Isabela Island: Urvina Bay and Elizabeth Bay

Hike along the uplifted section of sea floor in Urvina Bay. Our naturalists will point out the finches, tortoises, mocking birds, Galapagos hawks and other wildlife that feed on the vegetation. This is also the best place during our expedition to find large, colorful land iguanas. Swim or snorkel from the beach with sea turtles and small sharks. Spend the afternoon enjoying a panga ride in the mangrove swamps of Elizabeth Bay. (B,L,D)
 
Day 5 • Tuesday

Isabela Island

Begin our day at the Sierra Negra Volcano. A bus will take our group from Puerto Villamil toward the top of the volcano. A short hike will take you the rest of the way for a breathtaking view of the caldera. Explore brackish lagoons for an opportunity to see flocks of brilliant greater flamingos. This afternoon, choose between visiting the historic Wall of Tears, built by prisoners held when the island served as a penal colony, or relaxing on the nearby beach. (B,L,D)

Day 6 • Wednesday

Santa Cruz Island

Today we visit Santa Cruz Island. Begin the day at the Charles Darwin Research Station, world famous for its research and tortoise breeding programs. See baby tortoises and meet famed lonesome George, the last surviving member of the Pinta Island subspecies. Learn about the vital work being done to study and preserve Galapagos wildlife. Drive to the highlands and see a very different side of the Galapagos: the forested highlands. We look for giant tortoises in the wild, with ample opportunity to photograph the tortoises in their verdant habitat. Walk through the forest surrounding a pair of pit craters, named "Los Gemelos," an excellent place to spot vermillion flycatchers. Before returning to the Evolution, we have free time to explore the village of Puerto Ayora, the largest human settlement in the Galapagos. (B,L,D)
 
Day 7 • Thursday

Floreana Island

Take a leisurely hike to Post Office Bay, once used by British navigators to send mail and messages for homebound messengers. Descend into a lava tube that empties into the Pacific before a panga ride along La Loberia all the way to El Mirador de la Baronesa. During our ride, see the ever-present sea lions, pelicans, frigatebirds and herons. Enjoy superb snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, where sea water has filled the sunken cinder cone of an extinct volcano. Walk along the olivine beaches of Punta Cormorant among the sea lions. After hiking to a flamingo lagoon, spot fish and sea turtles during a relaxing stroll along a powder-white coral beach. (B,L,D)

Day 8 • Friday

Española Island: Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay

Enjoy a panga ride along the cliffs with our guides before wading ashore to Punta Suarez through a sea lion colony. Walk along the cliffs looking for Galapagos doves, waved albatrosses, Galapagos hawks, Hood mockingbirds and the red-colored race of marine iguana en route to Española’s blowhole, where waves spout 90 feet into the air. After a relaxing lunch, swim or snorkel in the waters off Gardner Bay, or you may simply bring along your camera or a book to relax. This is also an excellent spot for trying out the Evolution’s kayaks. (B,L,D)
 
Day 9 • Saturday

San Cristobal Island / Guayaquil

We return to San Cristóbal and visit the Interpretation Center. Fly to Guayaquil, where we have time to relax at our hotel. (B,L)

Day 10 • Sunday

Guayaquil / U.S.

Fly to the U.S. and connect with flights home. (Meals Aloft)

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