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Blue-footed boobies

Galapagos island-hopping tour

12 days from £7,170pp
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Tour highlights

  • Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.

  • See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.

  • Spot marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, penguins, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.

  • Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. On arrival in Quito, you will be met and driven to your hotel in the city. You'll have the afternoon to settle in and explore the city.

    • El Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
      El Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
    • Virgin of Quito
      Virgin of Quito
    • Presidential Palace, Quito
      Presidential Palace, Quito

  • Today's Quito tour will take you through the UNESCO World Heritage Site by way of senses, with different stops designed to touch, taste, feel, hear and smell the city. You'll visit chocolatiers, handicraft workshops, street food vendors and markets in a unique tour of this diverse city.

    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador

  • You'll be transferred in the morning to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos Islands, where you'll start on San Cristobal Island with a two-night stay. The afternoon is at leisure to visit the Interpretation Center, a nearby beach or the sea lion colony.

    • Sea lion, Galapagos Islands
      Sea lion, Galapagos Islands
    • Turtles sunbathing on Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Turtles sunbathing on Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • This morning you'll board a small yacht on a trip to Española Island, home to the waved albatross, blue-footed and Nazca boobies and some excellent snorkelling with sea turtles and plenty of fish species.

    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Pacific green turtle sunbathing, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Pacific green turtle sunbathing, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • You'll enjoy a scenic small craft flight across the islands to Isabela, where you'll spend the next three nights in a beachfront hotel. In the afternoon you can walk the pristine white sand beaches or maybe rent a bike to explore the island.

    • Galapagos Flamingo
      Galapagos Flamingo
    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • Sierra Negra is one of the highlights of a Galapagos trip with the active volcano dominating the landscape. This private tour will allow you to hike toward the summit as well as to the lesser visited Volcan Chico.

    • Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Lava Heron, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Lava Heron, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • A morning shared tour will take you by boat to Los Tuneles, a series of volcanic formations which provides excellent snorkelling opportunities with its calm waters, minimal tide and bountiful wildlife.

    • Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos hawk, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Galapagos hawk, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • Leaving Isabela by speedboat, you'll be transferred to Puerto Ayora, the main hub of Santa Cruz Island. You'll spend three nights in town with plenty of restaurants and sightseeing possibilities within walking distance.

    • Galapagos Sealions Resting in the Sun
      Galapagos Sealions Resting in the Sun
    • Galapagos Penguins
      Galapagos Penguins
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • Today you will join a small group tour which will take you to the north end of the island from which you'll board a cruise to South Plazas Island, a colourful stop filled with prickly pear cactus, land iguanas and sea lions cover the land.

    • Lava flows and cacti, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Lava flows and cacti, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Marine iguanas, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine iguanas, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • Today's tour will take you into the highlands of Santa Cruz, visiting the famous giant tortoises in the wild as well as Cerro Mesa for spectacular views of the islands.

    • Sally Lightfoot crab, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Sally Lightfoot crab, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Stingray, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Stingray, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • You'll be transferred to the airport in Baltra in time for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

    • Lava flow patterns, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Lava flow patterns, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Frigate birds, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Frigate birds, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Cormorants nesting, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Cormorants nesting, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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The Galapagos Islands
 

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