Galapagos Family Adventure

10 days - from $3299

HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Quito Arrive in Quito at any time.
San Cristóbal (B,L, D) Transfer early to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in San Cristóbal, meet our naturalist leader, who will assist with the transfer to the g2. Visit Playa Ochoa in the afternoon.
Day 3 Española (B,L,D) Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island, the southernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago, home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. Sail to Garner Bay for excellent swimming and snorkelling.
Day 4 Floreana (B,L,D) Reach Floreana Island and stop Punta Cormorant, in the afternoon we will visit Post Office Bay. This historic site is where mariners from around the world would deposit and collect letters from a “post office barrel.” Even today visitors may drop off and pick up letters, without stamps, to be carried to far destinations.
Day 5 Santa Cruz (B,L,D) In Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, visit the Charles Darwin Station, see giant tortoises and learn about Darwin’s studies of Galapagos wildlife. Explore and do some shopping. In the afternoon we will go to the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Day 6 North Seymour - Chinese Hat (B,L,D) Sail to North Seymour, home to sea lions, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, magnificent frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. Visit Chinese Hat in the afternoon.
Day 7 Bartolomé- Black turtle cove (B,L,D) Arrive at Bartolomé Island and go for a hike. Our naturalist guide will interpret the geological history of Bartolomé and explain its dramatic features, including the unusual splatter cones. We may see the rare Galapagos penguin, of which only 800 pairs exist! in the afternoon you will visit Black turtle cove
Day 8 Plazas- Santa Fé (B, L, D) In the morning you will visit Plazas island, and then 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.
Day 9 San Cristóbal (B) We reach San Cristóbal. We disembark to visit the Interpretation Centre and later on, we have our transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito. Enjoy one last night on the capital.
Day 10 Depart Quito

Accommodation: Hotels (2 nts), Twin-share cabins on board our motorized yacht (7 nts).
Group Size: Max 16, Avg 12
Highlights: Quito, Baltra, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé,Plazas, Santa Fe, Seymour, San Cristóbal.
Meals Included: 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners.
Transport: Local flight, Motorized yacht, Van, Zodiacs, Public bus.
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: EV10ZF