Galapagos Islands
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit three different Galapagos Islands
- Hang out with Giant Tortoises in their natural environment
- Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano, home of the one of the largest volcanic craters in the world
- Swim, snorkel, and hike with tons of wildlife like the Galapagos penguins, blue footed boobies, sea turtles, sea lions, sharks, manta rays, and much more
- Learn how to experience the Galapagos responsibly from your certified naturalist guide.
- Snorkeling and hiking experience on an uninhabited island
- Experience the largest white sand beach in the Galapagos at Tortuga Bay
- Guided hike on Sierra Negra Volcano
- Snorkeling and hiking on Tintoreras Islet
- Countless encounters with native wildlife
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Trip includes
- 8 days / 7 nights shared accommodations in boutique hotels
- Certified Galapagos Naturalist guide for 5 days on the Galapagos Islands
- Domestic round-trip flight from Quito to the Galapagos Islands
- Round-trip speedboat between Santa Cruz and Isabela Island
- Round-trip boat ride between Santa Cruz and an uninhabited island
- Guided tour and entrance to Giant Tortoise Reserve and Local Ranch
- Airport pick-up upon arrival
- Airport drop-off upon departure
- Under30Experiences Trip Leader
- Personal recommendations for optional activities
- The chance to meet some kick-ass people
- Access to the Under30Experiences community
- Taxes always included, never hidden fees, & NO blackout dates
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Itinerary
Arrive in Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) at anytime after 2:00 pm for included transportation to the hotel.
Relax and acclimate to the altitude after your international flight and get to know your fellow travelers while relaxing by the pool at your hotel.
Enjoy our first dinner together before our adventure tomorrow.
Enjoy breakfast together at our hotel with your new friends.
Take included transportation into Quito to explore the historic city center.
Take a guided city tour of Quito, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Sample some traditional dishes in a local Ecuadorian restaurant while you take in the marvelous city.
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon where you’ll be able to continue explorin...
Have a delicious dinner right at the hotel and rest up before our early morning flight and island adventure tomorrow.
Prepare for the following day while your Trip Leader leads you through a meeting getting you ready for your trip to the Galapagos.
After breakfast, take an included early morning flight to the Galapagos (~3 hour flight).
Travelers responsible for $100 cash fee to enter Galapagos Islands.
Fly to Baltra Island, a small island of the Galapagos. After landing we’ll make our way to neigh...
Enjoy lunch at a local ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
After lunch, we’ll continue to Puerto Ayora-the main town in Santa Cruz island.
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, Las Grietas, or wander around town with your Trip Leader.
Take a little time to explore or unwind before we get together for dinner.
Suggestions: Charles Darwin Station, Las Ninfas.
Traditional Ecuadorian dinner together in Puerto Ayora.
Take a chartered boat to an uninhabited island for a hike where you’ll get to experience spectacular panoramic views of the island.
Get acquainted with the local wildlife as you walk with Marine Iguanas, Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigates, and more.
Go on an awesome adventure snorkeling among a wide variety of marine life including friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a huge variety of fish that make this a fantastic place for nature enthusiasts.
The boat will bring you back to Santa Cruz, and you’ll take included transportation back to Puerto Ayora for some free time in this wonderful little town.
Create your own adventure or just take some time to relax.
Suggestions: Charles Darwin Station, Las Ninfas.
Enjoy a delicious Ecuadorian dinner with your friends at a local restaurant.
Head out for a scenic walk to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos.
Tortuga Bay is a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot and filled with a variety of activities. A leisurely 45-minute path leads to the beach and along the way you may spot l...
After a delicious lunch in Puerto Ayora, take a scenic public boat ride to Isabela Island, the largest island of the Archipelago.
After checking into the hotel, enjoy a stroll through the picturesque town of Puerto Villamil. You’ll be able to find the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset at arguably the most beautiful white sand beach of all the islands.
Enjoy a traditional dinner by the beach of Isabela Island and reflect on the day’s adventures.
Hit the town for a night out, or simply relax at the hotel and unwind before getting after it again tomorrow.
Take included transportation to one of the most impressive natural wonders on Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano.
Strap on your hiking boots and get ready to hike on a volcano! Sierra Negra, which last erupted in 2018 is one of the most active volcanoes in G...
Head back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a free afternoon in Puerto Villamil where you’ll have the opportunity to walk to Concha de Perla and enjoy the crystalline water, ride a bike to the Wall of Tears, or take a stroll to Poza de Flamingos an...
Have dinner with the group at a traditional restaurant on Isabela Island.
Hit the town for a night out, or simply relax at the hotel after your active day.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast right at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will take a short boat ride toward Islote Las Tintoreras where we’ll look for the famous Galapagos penguin, white tipped reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more!
Get back...
After your adventure, head back to Puerto Villamil for lunch.
Then, take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island where we’ll spend our final evening together.
Relax back at the hotel or get some last minute shopping in before heading out for the final dinner and night out on the Galapagos Islands.
Take included transportation to the airport where you’ll catch your included local flight back to Quito.
Once back in Quito, your Trip Leader will help you find your connecting flight back home.
Be sure your flight home departs after 8:00 pm.
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7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 7 Dinners
The activities below will be paid in USD.
Santa Cruz
Swimming in Las Grietas: Free
Charles Darwin Research Center: Free
Scuba Diving: USD $150
Kayaking: USD $30
Isabela
Bike Rental: USD $4 per hour
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This trip is a good mix of activity and relaxation and includes moderate physical activities. Participants should expect to be active 3-4 hours most days. An active lifestyle is helpful though not required to enjoy the trip.
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