Charting the Galapagos Islands
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Quito
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intiñan Museum
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
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Day 6: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island
Travel by boat to San Cristóbal Island
Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
Hike Tijeretas Hill
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island • Quito
Enjoy free time in the morning on San Cristóbal Island
Fly to Quito
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Day 8: Quito • Otavalo • Depart for home
Take a day trip to Otavalo
Explore the local market
Visit an artisan's workshop to learn how ponchos are made
Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi
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Day 9: Arrive home
Arrive home after an overnight flight
Note: Flights depart late the evening before
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Quito
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intiñan Museum
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
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Day 6: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island
Travel by boat to San Cristóbal Island
Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
Hike Tijeretas Hill
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island • Quito
Enjoy free time in the morning on San Cristóbal Island
Fly to Quito
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Day 8: Quito • Otavalo • Depart for home
Take a day trip to Otavalo
Explore the local market
Visit an artisan's workshop to learn how ponchos are made
Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi
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Day 9: Arrive home
Arrive home after an overnight flight
Note: Flights depart late the evening before
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Internal flights; Boat
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 3 meals on Days 3-5
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Guided Sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed guides
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Entrances
Santo Domingo Church; Intinan Museum; Charles Darwin Research Station
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
