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Galápagos Islands Adventure

Group Information

Departing From:
Salt Lake City
Departing:
June 7, 2027
Returning:
June 17, 2027
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I'm Hannah King, a biology educator with 12 years of teaching experience and a passion for adventure. I've led several educational tours with groups of 20+ travelers through Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands, and Japan. I love combining science, culture, and exploration to create unforgettable experiences that inspire curiosity, build connections, and bring learning to life beyond the classroom.
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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 Hola Quito
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Day 2 Quito
Quito guided sightseeing tour
Independence Plaza, Palacio de Carondelet, San Francisco Church visit, Mitad del Mundo visit
Day 3 Quito--Galápagos
Fly to San Cristóbal Island
Interpretation Center visit
Tijeretas Bay excursion
Coastal hike to Tijeretas Bay, see Frigatebirds, rays, sea lions
Playa Mann beach time
Day 4 San Cristóbal Island
La Galapaguera visit
Observe giant tortoises endemic to San Cristóbal Island
Hike to El Junco Lake
La Loberia Beach excursion
Snorkeling at La Loberia Beach, see sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies & lava lizards
Day 5 San Cristóbal Island--Isabela Island
Transfer to Isabela Island via boat
Primicias Ranch visit
See giant tortoises
View lava tunnels
Day 6 Isabela Island
Sierra Negra Volcano guided hike
Puerto Villamil beach time
Day 7 Isabela Island
Travel to Tintoreras via boat
Las Tintoreras visit
See marine iguanas, Galápagos penguins & Sally Lightfoot crabs
Snorkeling adventure: See green sea turtles, white tip reef sharks, rays & multicolored fish
See green sea turtles, white tip reef sharks, rays & multicolored fish
Wetlands visit
Playa del Amor, estuary tunnels, Wall of Tears visit
Giant Tortoise Breeding Center guided visit
Flamingo Lake walk
Day 8 Isabela Island--Santa Cruz Island
Transfer to Santa Cruz Island via boat
Darwin Research Station guided visit
Day 9 Santa Cruz Island--Quito
Transfer to Baltra Island via Itabaca Canal
Twin Craters visit
Fly to Quito
Day 10 Flight home from Quito
La Mariscal artisanal craft market visit
Fly home
Day 11 Return home
Total Fee:* $5,235.00
Tour Quote Breakdown
The following fees apply to your full-paying participants:
Tour Fee* $5,585.00
** Travel1GIA $ -350.00
 
Total Fee* $5,235.00
OR 5 monthly payments of $1,037.00
After initial payment of $50.00

* Last day for this Tour Fee is Oct 29, 2026.
** Only valid with voucher code Travel3T
Additional Adult Fees
The following additional fees apply only to full-paying participants 23 and older and are not included in the total price listed above.
Adult Supplement $125.00
Twin Room Upgrade $405.00
 
Additional Adult Fee $530.00

Tour Fee Includes:

  • Round-trip airfare
  • 9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Lunch daily (except arrival day)
  • Full-time services of a professional tour director
  • Guided sightseeing and city walks as per itinerary
  • Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
  • Changes in the regulations of the Galapagos National Park may result in changes to the itinerary
  • Tour Diary™
  • Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
  • Note: On arrival day, only dinner is provided
  • Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.