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258 reviews
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure - Active Adventures

Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure

10 days
4.8
(258)
Start and end in Quito
Tour Operator:
Active Adventures
Max group size:
14
Age range:
16 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
171917
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US $5,999
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Highlights

  • Say hello to giant tortoises and intriguing iguanas
  • Swim in crystal-clear waters with turtles and reef sharks
  • Sail and discover enchanting pirate caves on Floreana Island

Itinerary

Start and end in Quito! With the Wildlife tour Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Quito
  2. Day 2 Fly to the Galapagos, cycle San Cristobal highlands
  3. Day 3 Snorkel with sea lions, turtles and sharks at Kicker Rock
  4. Day 4 Snorkel and hike Floreana Island
  5. Day 5 Journey to Isabela, Kayak Isabela Bay, Walk and Snorkel Tintoreras
  6. Day 6 Hike Sierra Negra volcano, Volcan Chico lava fields
  7. Day 7 Free Morning OR Snorkel Los Tuneles, Wetlands Walk to Breeding Center
  8. Day 8 Hike Santa Cruz highlands and Tortuga Bay, visit giant tortoises
  9. Day 9 Visit Los Gemelos, return to Quito
  10. Day 10 Quito, depart for home
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  • Insurance
  • Transport

Where You'll Stay

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Operated by Active Adventures

4.9
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Our aim is to share with you the grandeur of the outdoors, the joy of achievement, the pleasure of good company and the warmest hospitality on our incredible adventure vacations. Based in Queenstown, New Zealand - we're a small group with a big promise. We sweat the small stuff and look after all the details so that you don't have to. Join us on a small group adventure tour that goes beyond your bucket list!

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.9
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  • MS
    · May 14th, 2023
    Go For It! A truly amazing Active Adventure!
    Trip date: April 2023
  • D
    · May 2nd, 2022
    Well - this is a really hard review to write. To be honest, I have had three awesome trips with Active (Rimu - NZ, Condor - Patagonia, Jaguar - Peru). But, I have also had four of my last five trips cancelled by Active. One in 2018 because not enough... Show more
    Trip date: April 2021
  • JC
    · March 11th, 2022
    The guides were terrific, very educational and entertaining. We loved the ability to stay at 4 of the different islands, and have an ocean view from every room! We got to see and do so much! I was never board, snorkeling, biking, watching and learning... Show more
    Active Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Jacqueline, It's so great to hear you had a wonderful time on your trip. We love hearing when our guests enjoy our hospitality and enjoy the amazing places they're travelling to. We’ll pass on your great feedback to our guides, accommodation and... Show more
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    Trip date: February 2022
  • A
    · December 1st, 2019
    Amazing unique area of the world. Being greeted by a sea lions on arrival who made his way through our meeting was a fantastic way to start the program. The the time spent on the land and sea were well balanced out
    Trip date: November 2018
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  • A
    · November 3rd, 2019
    We have been to some wonderful places on earth but these islands are beyond belief! We loved the fact that this trip was land based which allowed us to spend all of our time actually on the islands or on the waters around the islands with all the beauty... Show more
    Trip date: August 2019
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  • A
    · November 3rd, 2019
    Wow! This trip brought me to a world of nature I could not have imagined even with all the reading and research possible to do beforehand. Zambo, our guide, was able to bring us to islands and waters that can only be seen to appreciate. The lovely... Show more
    Trip date: August 2019
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  • A
    · October 7th, 2019
    It was amazing, Pablo the tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t believe I actually got to spend time touring the Galapagos of all places. Thanks so much Active Adventures!
    Trip date: July 2018
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  • A
    · October 2nd, 2019
    This was by far the most interesting vacation we’ve taken. The accommodations were top notch and the food was fantastic.Pepo our guide really made the trip an adventure for our group of seven. I’ll be planning our next trip to Costa Rica next year.
    Trip date: January 2019
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  • A
    · September 8th, 2019
    This trip is just superb. Of course, the destination is incredibly beautiful, but it was the tour that made this vacation so relaxing and care-free. They are on top of their game with everything running like clock-work and what feels like VIP treatment,... Show more
    Trip date: July 2019
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  • A
    · August 24th, 2019
    The trip was amazing and made all the better due to our amazing guide, Jess! She was a legend; knowledgeable and patient with her small group - i hope that many more groups benefit from her excellence.
    Trip date: September 2019
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Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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