Galapagos Family Adventure

7 days - from $2299

HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Quito Arrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2 Santa Cruz (B, L, D) Transfer early to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in Baltra, meet our naturalist guide, who will assist with the transfer to the g2, moored in Puerta Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Station, see giant tortoises and learn about Charles Darwin’s studies of Galapagos wildlife. Free time to do some shopping and exploring.
Day 3 North Seymour- Chinese Hat (B, L, D) Set sail for North Seymour, just north of Baltra, home to sea lions, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, magnificent frigate birds and blue-footed boobies.In the afternoon you will visit Chinese Hat.
Day 4 Bartolomé - Black turtle cove (B, L, D) Arrive at Bartolomé Island early and disembark for a short hike. Listen as our naturalist interprets the geological history of Bartolomé and explains its dramatic features, including the unusual splatter cones. We may see the rare Galapagos penguin, of which only 800 pairs exist!, black turtle cove visit in the afternoon
Day 5 Plazas- Santa Fé (B, L, D) In the morning visit to Plazas island,set sail and reach Santa Fé Island. Learn from our naturalist how mangroves survive in its harsh environment, and study the features and habits of prehistoric-looking marine iguanas, this little island’s own sub-species.
Day 6 San Cristóbal (B) We reach San Cristóbal and disembark to visit the Interpretation Centre. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito and enjoy one last night in the capital.
Day 7 Depart Quito

Accommodation: Hotels (2 nts), Twin-share cabins on board our motorized yacht (4 nts).
Group Size: Max 16, Avg 12
Highlights: Quito, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé,Plazas, Santa Fe, Seymour, San Cristóbal, Baltra.
Meals Included: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners.
Transport: Local flight, Motorized yacht,zodiacs, public bus, Van.
Meal Budget: Allow USD50-65 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see Trip Details. Drinks and tips while on the yacht are extra. You must pay a USD10 Tourist Transit card fee at the Quito airport and a USD100 (cash) Galapagos park entry fee immediately upon arrival to the Islands (subject to increase).
Trip Reference: EV07ZF