Galapagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife
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Small Group
Light
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Galapagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife
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7 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
The Galápagos Islands aren't just all about cruising! Over a week’s time and beginning and ending right in the heart of the action (the islands, of course), you’ll stay active by snorkelling, hiking, and exploring the diverse terrain before slowing things down with wildlife exploration in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. With plenty of options to stick around after the trip’s done (or show up early for some independent adventuring beforehand), this is the perfect express trip for a most excellent Galápagos experience.
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 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
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts
Transport
- Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer)Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).
Highlights
- Snorkel with sea lions
- Travel by public speedboats around the Galápagos Islands
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano.
Trip Details
7 days
Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.
English
Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Cruz Island
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened. This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.Accommodation - Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
Day 2: Santa Cruz Island/Isabela Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike to the rim of the 10km (6 mi) wide crater of the Sierra Negra volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. Trek across the moon-like landscape of the lava fields and fumaroles, and enjoy spectacular views looking north toward Fernandina and the rest of Isabela Island. The volcano last erupted in June 2018, making it the most recent eruption of the Galápagos. This hike is 7km in total (3.5 km each way).Transport - Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.Accommodation - Hotel Iguana
Day 3: Isabela Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day on Isabela Island to lounge on the beach or try out some of the many optional activities available in the area.Accommodation - Hotel Iguana
Day 4: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the calm bay of Concha de Perla for a snorkelling experience. Snorkel alongside up to 20 different species of bird as well as tropical fish, sea lions, and maybe even penguins.Transport - Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.Accommodation - Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
Day 5: Santa Cruz Island/San Cristóbal Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.Activity - Enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Tijeretas, which happens to be one of the best places to search for underwater life in the Galapagos. As you move through the water be on the lookout for sea lions, rays, and marine iguanas, and sea turtles.Activity - Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the fun and lively atmosphere of San Cristóbal Island.Transport - Jump aboard this speedy vessel, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins or whales en route to the next island.Accommodation - Casa de Laura Hotel
Day 6: San Cristóbal Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Casa de Laura Hotel
Day 7: San Cristóbal Island
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $2349
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
07/19/2024
Again, I must reidorate my inital statement.
07/18/2024
Good experience and good group. However, I was a little disappoint with what was "included" and I felt like I could have done almost everything very easily on my own.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/19/2024
Again, I must reidorate my inital statement.
07/18/2024
Good experience and good group. However, I was a little disappoint with what was "included" and I felt like I could have done almost everything very easily on my own.
07/15/2024
Brilliant trip to a fascinating place with a very knowledgeable guide.
07/15/2024
An excellent whistle-stop tour of the Galápagos with a responsible company and brilliant guide. On this tour you will experience some of the famous wildlife on the islands, such as sea lions, sea turtles and giant tortoise. You may also see blue-footed b...
07/14/2024
Overall ceo was great, but some of the descriptions vs the reality of what we got….not great - snorkelling and speedboats…not accurate and both felt below what I have come to expect from my two previous trips with g
07/07/2024
The combination of our great CEO Jose and the chill group made for an unforgettable adventure in the Galapagos. I am grateful for organizations like this that can rely on local experts to guide foreigners through the ins and outs of traveling abroad. The...
07/07/2024
This trip was incredible!
07/06/2024
One of the most memorable experiences of my life.
07/02/2024
Fantastic Trip!
07/18/2024
it was great!
06/16/2024
A really nice experience in s short time.
06/16/2024
with this tour you can see in short time the beauty of the Galapagos.
06/08/2024
Best place for wildlife in the world, our experience was made all the more wonderful thanks to our guide
06/06/2024
Brilliant experience, led by a great CEO, it's encouraged me to book more trips like this!!
06/02/2024
Amazing, saw so much wildlife and nature more than I thought I saw going to see.
05/12/2024
This tour was absolutely fantastic. We loved every single day and it was an incredible adventure. The activities, our guide Jose, the other guests on the tour and the scenery were all brilliant. It was an amazing week and one I was very sad to see end.
05/12/2024
The Galapagos is an spectacular place and seeing all it has to offer with G Adventures was an unforgettable experience!
05/12/2024
I hope to book a tour with José as the tour guide again in the future! :) It was an incredible trip!
04/25/2024
I had the best time, and I made some friends for life. I still can’t believe we got to see all this wildlife up close and personal - it still feels surreal. José was great - can’t thank him enough for this once in a lifetime experience.
04/25/2024
I had the best time, and I made some friends for life. I still can’t believe we got to see all this wildlife up close and personal - it still feels surreal. José was great - can’t thank him enough for this once in a lifetime experience.
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