7-Day Galapagos Islands Active Adventure begins every Sunday year round.

Travelers age 10 and over can join small groups (max 10) beginning in Quito, Ecuador every Sunday, ending in Quito the following Saturday. Contact us by email to find out availability.
If you want a custom itinerary for specific dates or without biking and hiking, just ask. 

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Day 1 Sunday: Arrive Quito Ecuador

Arrive in Quito airport. Self-transfer to the city and checkin to your hotel. 6PM Pre-trip briefing with your escort and other members of the group.
Hotel.

Day 2 Monday: Fly Ecuador Mainland to Baltra Airport on Santa Cruz Island - Welcome to Galapagos!

5AM Pickup from hotel and transfer to the airport for a three hour flight to Baltra airport. Drive 1.5 hours through the highlands to the town of Puerto Ayora where we take 2.5 hour speedboat to Isabela Island, one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos. Isabela is mostly uninhabited by humans, and remains a sanctuary for wildlife including iguanas, flamingos, giant tortoises and even penguins. Once we arrive, we will check in at the hotel and enjoy the sunset.
Hotel and breakfast.

Day 3 Tuesday: Explore by Bike and Tortoise Breeding Center - Isabela Island

After breakfast we head out biking along a flat road around the side of the island. We stop to enjoy leisurely walking trails with impressive views of the various landscapes and immersion in the diverse ecosystem of the island. The highlight of our bike ride is the beach at Playa del Amor and the Tortoise Breeding Center. Playa del Amor, or Love Beach, is home to the largest population of marine iguanas on the Island. Lounging about, these creatures are exclusive to the Galapagos and have the ability to forage underwater. At the Tortoise breeding center we will learn of the dedicated efforts of workers at the National Park in the preservation of the tortoise population. After five hours of exploration in richly diverse environments we finish at the Flamingo lagoon. Once back in town you will be able to enjoy the golden sunset amidst the gentle sounds of crashing waves.
Hotel and breakfast.

Day 4 Wednesday: Hike Sierra Negra Volcano and Snorkel & Walk around Tintoreras - Isabela Island

In the morning we explore the highlands of Isabela on foot as we will hike the rim of Sierra Negra Volcano for a total of 10 miles. There you can see fresh volcanic material from the last eruptions in 2018, and with clear weather you have a nice view of Elizabeth bay. In the afternoon we will take a small boat to Tintoreras Islet to explore on foot jagged volcanic rock that form small underwater canyons teeming with wildlife. Followed by snorkeling from the boat in serene crystal waters to search for many varieties of fish, turtles, and sea lions. Hotel.  Breakfast and lunch.

Day 5 Thursday: Day boat trip to The Lava Tunnels & Snorkeling - Isabela Island

Enter a world like no other at Los Tunneles. Striking geological volcanic formations are the perfect home to a collection of sea creatures including blue footed boobies, sea horses, star fish, penguins, sea lions and hammerhead sharks. Explore the arches and bridges above on foot, and below by snorkeling from the boat. Simple box lunch will be served on board and after we will travel back to town. Breakfast and lunch.
Hotel. Breakfast and lunch.

Day 6 Friday: Boat Transfer / Guided Tour of Highlands and Native Tortoise Reserve - Santa Cruz Island

6 am early speed boat (2.5 hrs) to Santa Cruz Island / Guide takes you to hotel for checkin. Then visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to discover the results of many years of devoted researchers and conservationist and learn about how they are helping to repopulate the island with different species of tortoise. Although you will see many different types of tortoise at the station’s breeding center, our second stop of the day will take us up to ‘El Chato’ reserve in the highlands for an up close tour of the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Observe the gentle giants lounging in the mud and explore the lava tunnels that dot the property.  Our day ends returning to town where you can enjoy the evening taking a stroll through Puerto Ayora. We recommend heading down to the boat docks at night as sharks and rays can be spotted playing in the lights below.
Hotel. Breakfast.

Day 7 Saturday: Transfer to Airport / Flight to Mainland / Make International Connection

Transfer to airport  (1 hr/ 20 min) at least 3 hours prior to scheduled departure. The car will stop at the Itabaca Channel where you will transfer your luggage to a ferry boat which costs $1 USD pp and takes 5 min to cross. Then you will board a large bus for 5 min ride to airport. Flight to UIO (Quito) where you fly home the same night after 22:00. Please don't book international flights until we confirm local flights are available. Additional night hotel in Quito can be arranged. Or you can book Wyndham hotel at Quito airport and use the shuttle bus. 

Get a close look at marine iguanas. This is what you'll see on Isla de Tintoreras as well as many beaches and walkways