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Hiking

Snorkeling

7 days

Easy

Transfer, Meals, Accomodation, Equipment

Friends, For groups, Individuals, Couple, Small Group

2021

Tue, Mar 16

Mon, Mar 22

€2,499

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Overview

Curious to explore the Galápagos but don't have a whole lot of time? Step aboard the roomy Monserrat and join us on this cruising adventure through the archipelago's central and eastern islands – including an extra day on the island and a stay in a deluxe hotel so you can get the most out of your trip. Snorkel with sea lions, discover the unusual endemic marine life in secluded bays, check out the curious marine iguanas (the only kind in the world that swim for their food), and stroll through the cactus forests of South Plaza Island. With a pair of naturalist guides on hand to answer your questions, you'll return home more educated and invigorated than you'd ever get from a nature documentary.

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Itinerary

Arrive at any time.

Fly to the Galápagos, meet the CEO and transfer to Puerto Ayora, a port town. Check into the hotel and after lunch, hike to Tortuga Bay and explore the mangroves by kayaking.

Morning visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to the boat to meet the guide and get on board. In the afternoon, enjoy the highlands. Visit a tortoise ranch and see some of the amazing volcanic formations on Santa Cruz.

Land at South Plaza in the morning for wildlife spotting opportunities and a walk through the cactus forest. In the afternoon, take a guided walk around Santa Fé to observe wildlife and plentiful marine iguanas.

Morning landing at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island to observe the marine iguanas and seabirds along the beach. Head to La Galapaguera for opportunities to see giant tortoises and enjoy a snorkelling excursion.

Explore the port town of Puerto Baquerizo, the capital of the Galápagos. Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre before the flight back to Quito. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito. The flight will arrive into Quito between 2:30pm and 5:30pm with a refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane). You will arrive back at the hotel in the early evening in time for dinner.

Depart at any time.

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nts), aboard the Monserrat in twin-share or double cabins (3 nts).

What's Included

Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Monserrat (3 nts)
2 Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guides
All meals aboard the Monserrat
Overnight on Santa Cruz Island
Tortuga Bay hike and kayak (Santa Cruz Island)
Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
Highlands giant tortoises excursion (Santa Cruz Island)
Sante Fé hiking excursion
Snorkelling at Sante Fé and Punta Pitt
Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal)
All landings and excursions
Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

What to Take

We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential. If you don't wish to take all of your luggage with you to Galapagos, please ensure you have an extra bag you can leave behind at hotel storage and pickup on your return. Please note that Galapagos is a protected National Park so your luggage will be checked before arrival and departure to and from the islands. Don’t bring any food, seeds or other organic material that could affect the delicate ecosystem of the islands. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. Please remember that you can leave unnecessary articles in your joining hotel storage room. . Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages aboard, as your boat has a bar offering a variety of alcoholic drinks and prices are reasonable. LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON THE BOAT: Please note that the amount of luggage you can bring on the boat is LIMITED due to small cabin size. We recommend travellers use soft sided duffel bags of 40-50 litres in capacity. We will accept luggage types onboard, however if you are a single traveller sharing with another traveller, it´s especially important to keep in mind that cabins are small in size and it´s best to pack light. Luggage storage facilities are available at the start hotel for anything you don´t need while you are exploring the Galapagos. Please note that the electric outlets on this boat are 110v and will have 2 flat prongs. If necessary, please bring an adaptor with you for your electric devices, ie, battery chargers.

Safe Booking

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, we encourage you to book this trek in advance.
For day activities, we recommend you to book 48 hours before the tour.
For multi-day packages, the earlier you book, the more significant is the chance that you can participate in the journey.

When do I have to pay?

We have a "book now, pay later" policy. Due to this process, we don't ask for any bank card details.
We created our booking system to be convenient and secure for you.
The provider will contact you and discuss the payment with you later.

What other fees do I have to pay?

There are no hidden fees on Trekhunt (like booking fee, cancellation fee, etc.).
We don't charge you any additional fees.
We offer this tour precisely with the same price and conditions as the provider.

Is booking secure?

We created our booking system to be convenient and safe for you.
We don't ask any of your bank card details!
We only ask you to provide us your name, email and mobile number.
We forward this information to the provider, who can send you the tour details.

Don't miss out. We recommend you to book this tour today.

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Map

Itinerary

Arrive at any time.

Fly to the Galápagos, meet the CEO and transfer to Puerto Ayora, a port town. Check into the hotel and after lunch, hike to Tortuga Bay and explore the mangroves by kayaking.

Morning visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to the boat to meet the guide and get on board. In the afternoon, enjoy the highlands. Visit a tortoise ranch and see some of the amazing volcanic formations on Santa Cruz.

Land at South Plaza in the morning for wildlife spotting opportunities and a walk through the cactus forest. In the afternoon, take a guided walk around Santa Fé to observe wildlife and plentiful marine iguanas.

Morning landing at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island to observe the marine iguanas and seabirds along the beach. Head to La Galapaguera for opportunities to see giant tortoises and enjoy a snorkelling excursion.

Explore the port town of Puerto Baquerizo, the capital of the Galápagos. Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre before the flight back to Quito. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Quito. The flight will arrive into Quito between 2:30pm and 5:30pm with a refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane). You will arrive back at the hotel in the early evening in time for dinner.

Depart at any time.

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nts), aboard the Monserrat in twin-share or double cabins (3 nts).

What's Included

Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Monserrat (3 nts)
2 Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guides
All meals aboard the Monserrat
Overnight on Santa Cruz Island
Tortuga Bay hike and kayak (Santa Cruz Island)
Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
Highlands giant tortoises excursion (Santa Cruz Island)
Sante Fé hiking excursion
Snorkelling at Sante Fé and Punta Pitt
Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal)
All landings and excursions
Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

What to Take

We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential. If you don't wish to take all of your luggage with you to Galapagos, please ensure you have an extra bag you can leave behind at hotel storage and pickup on your return. Please note that Galapagos is a protected National Park so your luggage will be checked before arrival and departure to and from the islands. Don’t bring any food, seeds or other organic material that could affect the delicate ecosystem of the islands. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. Please remember that you can leave unnecessary articles in your joining hotel storage room. . Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages aboard, as your boat has a bar offering a variety of alcoholic drinks and prices are reasonable. LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON THE BOAT: Please note that the amount of luggage you can bring on the boat is LIMITED due to small cabin size. We recommend travellers use soft sided duffel bags of 40-50 litres in capacity. We will accept luggage types onboard, however if you are a single traveller sharing with another traveller, it´s especially important to keep in mind that cabins are small in size and it´s best to pack light. Luggage storage facilities are available at the start hotel for anything you don´t need while you are exploring the Galapagos. Please note that the electric outlets on this boat are 110v and will have 2 flat prongs. If necessary, please bring an adaptor with you for your electric devices, ie, battery chargers.

Safe Booking

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, we encourage you to book this trek in advance.
For day activities, we recommend you to book 48 hours before the tour.
For multi-day packages, the earlier you book, the more significant is the chance that you can participate in the journey.

When do I have to pay?

We have a "book now, pay later" policy. Due to this process, we don't ask for any bank card details.
We created our booking system to be convenient and secure for you.
The provider will contact you and discuss the payment with you later.

What other fees do I have to pay?

There are no hidden fees on Trekhunt (like booking fee, cancellation fee, etc.).
We don't charge you any additional fees.
We offer this tour precisely with the same price and conditions as the provider.

Is booking secure?