Galápagos Adventure: Snorkelling & Sea Lions

Galápagos Adventure: Snorkelling & Sea Lions
Galápagos Adventure: Snorkelling & Sea Lions

From:

CAD $2,119 Was CAD $2,649

9 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

The Galápagos Islands aren't just all about cruising! This 9-day trip keeps you close to the action — and trust us, there’s always plenty of action on the archipelago — while keeping costs lower than you’d expect for a sweet island adventure.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 03 Jan 2026

9 Days
From CAD $2,119 Was CAD $2,649
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating

Experience Overview

Highlights

  • Island-hop the Galapagos islands by public speedboats
  • Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Hike the Sierra Negra volcano on Isabela Island
  • Go snorkelling to spot marine life

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 38920

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Plane, public speedboat, van, public bus

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SEQC.B

StartStarts: Quito, Ecuador

FinishFinishes: Quito, Ecuador

DurationDuration: 9 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island
  • Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island)
  • Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal)
  • Concha de Perla snorkelling excursion
  • Hike to Sierra Negra volcano (Isabela Island)
  • Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Simple hotels (8 nts).
  • 8 breakfasts

Transport

  • Plane, public speedboat, van, public bus

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Representative in Quito.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,119 ($235 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Quito

Arrive at any time.
If you are not able to attend the welcome meeting, our representative will leave all important information at your hotel's reception indicating what time to be ready the next day. If there is any confusion on arrival, please do not hesitate to call the contact number listed in this dossier.

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Day 2: Quito/Santa Cruz Island

Wheels up! Fly to the Galápagos Islands. Transfer across Santa Cruz island to town and take a guided visit in the afternoon to the Charles Darwin Research Station for an opportunity to see the famous tortoises up close. Get to know the group in the evening over a few drinks. Cheers to new adventures with new friends!

3

Day 3: Santa Cruz Island/Isabela Island

Hop on a speedboat and head to Isabela Island. Soak up the views around you — you might even see dolphins or whales alongside the boat! After dropping your stuff at the hotel, get up close and personal with a volcano as you hike the Sierra Negra. Explore the incredible landscape and admire spectacular views from above.

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Day 4: Isabela Island

Take advantage of a full free day on Isabela Island where optional activities abound to do as much or as little as you like. Choose to take an excursion to Los Tuneles, go snorkelling at Tintoreras, take a surf lesson or just laze on the beach.

5

Day 5: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

This morning enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Concha de Perla. Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the town. Later, head out to explore Puerto Ayora town, time for shopping or enjoy a bite to eat.

6

Day 6: Santa Cruz Island/San Cristóbal Island

Take another speedboat to San Cristóbal Island and visit the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center near town to learn about the unique history of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the islands.. Later, go snorkelling at Tijeretas to look for wildlife like sea lions, rays and marine iguanas before wandering along the malecón to look for a local place to watch the sunset. Later, choose to get your dance on!

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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island

The day is yours to explore San Cristóbal Island. You can opt to snorkel at epic Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos, visit the white-sand beach of Playa Mann, or La Lobería to mingle with the resident sea lions.

8

Day 8: San Cristóbal Island/Quito

Say "Adios!" to the Galapagos Islands and board a morning flight back to Quito. Transfer to the hotel to kick back and relax before enjoying the last night in the capital city.

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Day 9: Quito

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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