Galapagos from Guayaquil

Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities
Travel insurance mandatory.  Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100.  $ 5 per person for a “pier.  Entrance fees not listed.  International air (also applied to trans-border flights).  Applicable tourist visas.  Incidentals.  Airport taxes.  Tips or gratuities

Galapagos from Guayaquil

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Package Type

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Cultural

Activity Level

Activity Level

Moderate

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Trip Overview

Our six-day tour of the Galapagos Islands begins in Guayaquil, the closest major city to the archipelago. Once our group is assembled, it’s just a short hop to these amazing islands, where we’ll see all the wonderful wildlife of the Galapagos. Everything will be arranged for you on this Galapagos tour from Guayaquil, meaning you can relax and focus on exploring the islands, alongside the marine turtles, penguins, sea lions and more that call the Galapagos home. 


Day by day schedule

Our first day is all about getting the group together and providing the necessary information for our wonderful adventure to come. If you arrive reasonably early in Guayaquil, you can spend the day exploring the surrounding area. There’s plenty to see and do in and around Guayaquil, and our representative can help you organize a day trip – just ask us in advance. 

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    • Meals Included: Breakfast

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      Sadly, today is our last day on the Galapagos Islands. After breakfast and a few final photos of the nearby sea lions, we’ll transfer to Baltra’s airport in time to catch the flight back to the mainland and Guayaquil, where our amazing six-day Galapagos adventure comes to an end. 

      • Meals Included: Breakfast

      What's included

      • Transportation:  Airport transfers (Domestic flights: Guayaquil - Galapagos – Guayaquil), sea transportation San Cristobal - Santa Cruz one-way, comfortable land transportation 
      • Accommodations based in double occupancy: First Class hotel in Guayaquil, 3- 4* hotels in Galapagos 
      • Activities: Walking in Santa Cruz highlands, snorkeling, Isla Lobos, La Loberia “sea lions nursery site”  
      • Gear: Snorkeling mask and fins, life vest 
      • Trip Leader:  English-speaking adventure leader and naturalist local guides in Galapagos National ParkFirst aid kit, if you are taking any medications, please bring your prescription with you 

      What's not included

      • Travel insurance mandatory. 
      • Galapagos National Park Fee $ 100. 
      • $ 5 per person for a “pier. 
      • Entrance fees not listed. 
      • International air (also applied to trans-border flights). 
      • Applicable tourist visas. 
      • Incidentals. 
      • Airport taxes. 
      • Tips or gratuities; recommended $10 to $15 per day for guides, transportation and restaurants. 
      • Beverages. 
      • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary; food budget $ 190 to $ 250. 
      • Optional tour or optional admissions. 

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