Adventure Week
9 days / 8 nights
Costs: $1,595 Costs include: - All Galapagos accommodation Iguanas and Rays and Sharks - Snorkeling boat trip to swim through lava tunnels
- Airfare between Ecuador and Galapagos
- All domestic (Ecuadorian) land and water transportation
- Two meals each day
- Snorkeling boat trip to see Galapagos Penguins, Marine
- Snorkeling boat trip to see Galapagos Sea Turtles, Sea Lions,
- Horseback riding to volcano, Galapagos
- Downhill mountain biking, Galapagos
- Tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station, Galapagos
- $100 Galapagos National Park Tax
- $10 Galapagos National Park Tourist Card
Day 1
Group flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Lunch upon arrival.
The afternoon is spent becoming acquainted with the sleepy beach town of Villamil. Enjoy the sandy streets, wander in and out of the tienditas (no building is taller than a coconut tree!), relax in a hammock or taking a swim in the refreshing tropical Pacific.
Sunset at 6:30 - most of us like to dig our toes in the sand and admire the sun as it sinks below the equatorial horizon.
Group dinner and welcome party that evening.
Day 2
Breakfast at our accommodations.
Every day is made for adventure! Our group explores this gem of an island and all it has to offer. Boat trips to snorkel with Galapagos Penguins, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, Marine Iguanas, Rays and Sharks. Snorkel through lava tunnels and visit ancient Galapagos Land Turtles whose species is in endangered of extinction. Horseback ride to the magnificent Volcan Sierra Negra. Mountain bike downhill the along the road to Villamil; and take guided nature hikes along island trails to learn more about this unique ecosystem which lies in the cool-watered equator. One afternoon will be left free for you to plan the extra adventure activity of your choice.
6:30p and another pristine sunset from these tropical shores.
A late group dinner marks the end of our long, fun day. It's time to check out Villamil and the laid-back nightlife that accompanies it.
Day 3 - Day 6
Very similar to Day 3.
Day 7
A snack for breakfast as we're up early this morning to catch a boat from Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz.
Our last full day in the Galapagos so it's time to check out another island.
Arriving in Isla Santa Cruz, we drop our bags and sit down for breakfast.
Following breakfast we head to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The center contains a baby-tortoise house with incubators, where you can see hatchlings and young tortoises; and a walk-in adult tortoise enclosure, where you meet the Galapagos giants face to face.
After the Research Center visit, we grab lunch and a snack in preparation for a day at the beach. Turtle Bay is a beautiful white-sand beach ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Sharks, Marine Iguanas, Pelicans and the occasional Flamingo will also be joining you.
A final evening sunset and group dinner and fiesta in Puerto Ayora marks our last night on the Galapagos Islands.
Day 8
Breakfast at our accommodations.
Late morning flight back to Ecuador allows some of us to scramble for those last minute souvenirs.
Evening of exploration in Guayaquil along with some dinner. Many will find it hard to readjust to city living after so much time in the tranquil islands.
Day 9
Breakfast at our accommodations. Most flights depart before 11:00a, so the morning may seem a bit rushed. We say our good byes to the marvelous country of Ecuador with hopes for a quick return.