7-Day Galapagos Essentials

About This Tour

Experience the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a land-based expedition! The islands offer endless opportunities to explore a unique abundance of life in a setting unlike any other on earth. The Galapagos form a natural sanctuary that preserves species, allowing them to evolve since countless millennia. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such insight with so much wildlife. This holiday also provides flexible time to spend on your own and discover them with the sand beaches well-signed trails in the Galapagos forest, and the lots of wildlife. Enjoy real-time encounters with the most amazing wildlife up your fingertips and discover the power nature with the evolutionary changes of such unique animals. Snorkel through lava formations with sea turtles, penguins, sea horses, sea lions and sharks at Lava Tunnels.

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This 7-day Galapagos itinerary takes you by catamaran to five different islands, offering daily excursions like snorkeling and hiking. It’s well-suited for travelers who prefer a structured exploration of the archipelago, focusing on wildlife viewing and island discovery at a moderate pace.

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What's Included

Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader

Activities: Hiking in Santa Cruz highlands, Snorkelling, Isla Lobos, Academy bay day tour

Lunch

Meals Included: 6 breakfasts and 3 lunches

Breakfast

Gear: Snorkeling mask and fins, life vest

Accommodations based in double occupancy: First Class hotel in Quito, 4-star hotels in Galapagos

Transportation: Airport transfers (national flights), sea transportation Santa Cruz - Isabela islands round trip, comfortable land transportation

What's Not Included

My Own Room supplement

International flights

Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip

Airport transfer (international flights)

Travel insurance (mandatory)

Meals not described in the itinerary

INGALA transit card Fee

Galapagos National Park Fee

Snorkeling gear (mask and fins) for optional activities: USD $8 per day per person

Wetsuit for rent: USD $10

Tips for guides and drivers

Additional Information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.

2h 45 min each way from Quito to Galapagos. Regular size aircraft. About 140 passengers

2 hours each way from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal

45 minutes each way - Lava Tunnels

20 minutes each way - Isla Lobos

45 minutes Airport transfers in Quito

45 minutes Airport transfers in Galapagos

Tintoreras: 1 hour.

Lava Tunnels: 2 times of 1 hour each.

Short hikes 1-hour average

All year

December to May: 80ºF to 90ºF / 25ºC to 30ºC. June to September: 60ºF to 70ºF / 15ºC to 20ºC. October to December: 70ºF to 80ºF/ 15ºC to 25ºC

The waters of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture

of warm and cold water, ranging between 65ºF and 85ºF

From sea level to 600m (1900ft)

Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF

Moderate to easy there are short hikes in El Chato, Academy day tour, Isla Lobos snorkelling is easy.

Traveling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some flexibility about where what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group, however, there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure.

All prices are based on double occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.

All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips. In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service. In the Galapagos Islands, minimum 4 participants for the AJ trip leader service are required.

Clients receive a conservationist interpretation of the ecology of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands with the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both Local People cultural identity and their environment. Your visit will encourage them to support responsible ecotourism. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage.

Meeting Point

Meet you trip leader and group for the Welcome Briefing at 18:00pm, at the hotel´s lobby.

Special Instructions

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the time of travel.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about 7-Day Galapagos Essentials

Who operates this experience?

This experience is operated by Adventure Journeys.

What's included?

This tour includes Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader, Activities: Hiking in Santa Cruz highlands, Snorkelling, Isla Lobos, Academy bay day tour, and Lunch. Additional amenities and services are included. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.

How long is this tour?

The experience lasts approximately 168 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.

Can I cancel this tour?

Is transportation included?

Yes, transportation is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are typically provided.

What to expect on this tour?

This tour experience lasts approximately 168 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader and more.

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