GALAPAGOS ISLAND TOUR

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Galapagos Islands Tours: An Amazing Encounter of Life

Located 650 miles from the Ecuadoran mainland, the Galapagos Islands consist of 13 large and nearly 50 smaller islands made of volcanic rock and lava that are known as a shelter for species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the world. Since Charles Darwin’s famous visit in 1835, Galapagos island ecology has been viewed as a virtual laboratory of the evolution of species.

Unique conditions conspired towards the emergence of an ecosystem on the Galapagos Islands beyond compare. Between three and five million years ago, submarine volcanoes surfaced from the bottom of the ocean forming thirteen major islands, six lesser islands, and about forty two islets, six hundred miles away from the continent.

Wind and water currents from both Northern and Southern hemispheres carried flowering fauna to this young archipelago, which, due to the absence of big predators, eventually became a sanctuary of life. These befitting conditions allowed animals to develop characteristics reconciled with a new environment.

A Galapagos island cruise – whether on a sail boat, a yacht or luxury liner – is an unforgettable experience unlike any other sea cruise. Winding through the islands, the ship makes frequent stops to view wildlife. Uncrowded and unhurried, the cruise also allows time to relax on the beach or swim and snorkel or dive. Take a tour to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and explore this unique and diverse ecosystem.

Go beyond the islands and snorkel or dive into a life-bursting world. The tour possibilities in the Galapagos Islands is ample. From luxury cruises through the islands to personal sailboats and yachts, or even land based programs. face="Verdana">We can customize any Galapagos Island tour or travel package at no additional charge in order to fit your budget and time schedule.

TYPICAL GALAPAGOS ISLAND TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 - QUITO
Upon arrival to Quito: reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 2 - QUITO
Half day tour of Modern and Colonial Quito.

DAY 3 - QUITO AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Transfer to the airport to board flight to the Galapagos Islands. On Arrival: transfer to the dock to board the vessel that will take you around the islands.

DAY 3 - 7 THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Step over volcanic Islands isolated from the continent in which residues of delightful life adapted. Get to an exclusive setting invoking plants, animals and bodies of water with vivid colors and more incomparable characteristics.

DAY 7 - THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS /QUITO
Arrival to Quito: reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Evening: Quito by night ending with dinner at one of Quitos typical restaurants.

DAY 8 - Transfer to the airport to board your international flight.

 International airfare not included. Go to Ecuador Airfare to get a quote on airfare from your city.