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This adventure is perfect for those who want to experience the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galápagos Islands but prefer to sleep on shore. Go ashore at the lesser-visited island of Isabela and spend your days with playful sea lions, giant manta rays, and the Galápagos giant tortoise. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time, with optional activities abound.
Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Catch an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. On arrival, head up to the highlands of Santa Cruz for lunch and to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat before continuing to Puerto Ayora.
Day 3 Santa Cruz Island
Walk from Puerto Ayora along a 2.5 km raised causeway to the stunning white sand and beach of Tortuga Bay for a kayak excursion with time for snorkelling and swimming before returning to town for lunch. In the afternoon visit the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 4 Santa Cruz Island/Floreana Island
Spend a free morning enjoying Santa Cruz, before crossing by speedboat to Floreana Island. Get settled at the G Adventures-supported community guesthouse and opt to swim or snorkel at Black Beach.
Day 5 Floreana Island
Enjoy an excursion to the seldom visited highlands of Floreana. Then, head on a visit to Loberia, where there are opportunities to swim and snorkel. Opt to explore the area around Black Beach.
Day 6 Floreana Island/Isabela Island
Travel to Isabela Island. Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano to see the second-largest crater in the world and enjoy a downhill bike excursion. Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre on the way back to town. Opt to take surfing lessons on the nearby beach.
Day 7 Isabela Island
Spend a free morning trying the optional activities in the area. Maybe hit the waves for surf lessons on the nearby beach. The, enjoy a kayak and snorkel excursion near Tintoreras.
Day 8 Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island
This morning stop by the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre before traveling back to the island of Santa Cruz. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Santa Cruz.
Day 9 Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Transfer across Santa Cruz Island to Baltra. Fly back to Quito.
Day 10 Quito
Depart at any time.
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