Galapagos — South & East Islands aboard the Eden
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Galapagos — South & East Islands aboard the Eden
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8 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Animal lovers have the ultimate vacation ahead with this eight-day tour through the Galápagos. Aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, you'll visit islands in the south and east, observing an incredible array of rare animal species along the way.
Includes
Activities
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (5 nts)
- All meals aboard the Eden
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Highlands giant tortoises excursion (Santa Cruz)
- Visit to Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
- Isla lobos visit
- Santa Fé and South Plazas excursions
- Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
- Snorkelling at Corona del Diablo and Gardner Bay
- Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Eden in twin-share (bunks, upper deck), twin-share (lower berths), or double cabins (5 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), van, panga, private bus.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.
Highlights
- See giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz
- Spot nocturnal barn owls
- Snorkel in Corona del Diablo
- Visit contrasting green and white sand beaches on Floreana Island
- See napping reef sharks at the bottom of Gardner Bay
Trip Details
8 days
Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), van, panga, private bus.
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Budget
River Cruising, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.Accommodation - Hotel Hilton Colon
Day 2: Quito/Santa Cruz
Flights from Quito to Baltra depart between 6:40am and 9:40am depending on the day of the week. These will arrive into the Galápagos between 9:30am and 12:30pm with a short refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane).
The National Park charges a visitor fee of USD100, payable on arrival, which funds park maintenance and supervision in the Galápagos as well as ecological study, conservation, and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible wildlife.Transport - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 3: Floreana Island/Punta Cormorant
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Post Office Bay and learn about its unique history. In the late 18th century, English whaling vessels placed a barrel here to be used as a post office. Today, the box is used mainly by tourists, who may drop off and pick up unstamped letters to be carried to far destinations. Continue the tradition – leave a letter and take one to deliver (be sure it makes it to the correct location)!Activity - Visit Punta Cormorant, the only landing site on Floreana Island, and discover two amazingly different beaches: one with green sand, coloured by olivine crystals, and another with white sand particles known as 'Flour Beach'. Spend the afternoon observing flamingos and other shore birds feeding in the lagoon. Spot penguins and marine iguanas at the water’s edge.Activity - Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at the ‘Devil's Crown’, an old underwater volcanic cone just north of the Punta Cormorant. Spot large schools of tropical fish, rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles that make their home among the coral reef. Be sure you're a strong swimmer; the currents can be intense.Transport - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 4: Punta Suárez/Bahía Gardner
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Punta Suárez, one of most rich wildlife landing sites in the Galápagos. Be greeted by surfing young sea lions on arrival. Head to the trail to find many species of nesting sea birds, and, if lucky, see the waved albatross. Follow the path up to a cliff for great views over the ocean, and watch sea birds gliding in the wind.Activity - Visit Gardner Bay's magnificent white sandy beach and spectacular landscapes. This incredible place is home to sea lions, hood mockingbirds, Nazca boobies, waved albatross, red-billed tropic birds, lava lizards, Galapagos hawks, and blue-footed boobies. Be sure to explore the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life.Activity - Head to Tortuga Rock and Gardner Bay for a spectacular snorkelling experience. Spot playful young sea lions and large schools of tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish. Look for white-tipped reef sharks napping on the bottom. Transport - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 5: San Cristóbal Island
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
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 - Explore this tiny island for great wildlife encounters. Either by foot or by panga, view the sea and shore birds nesting and feeding. Spot a small colony of blue-footed boobies as well as two species of sea lions.Transport - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 6: Santa Fé Island/South Plaza
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Santa Fé for amazing wildlife watching and snorkelling opportunities. Hike towards the cliffs along the island's northern shore to view the forest of giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia), which is home to endemic land iguanas. It is also one of the best locations to see sea turtles, sea lions, and maybe even get a glimpse of a whitetip reef shark from the panga.Activity - Visit South Plaza, one of the smallest islands in the Galápagos, which has one of the largest populations of land iguanas. Walk along a path through a cactus forest and view a combination of dry and coastal vegetation on this lively island, home to a wide range of fauna, including incredible birdlife. Spot red-billed tropicbirds and indigenous swallow-tailed gulls resting on the cliffs, and sea lions playing in the waters.Transport - When it comes to our fleet of Galápagos vessels, the Eden is made for both great value and great service. The luxury of local and international cuisine, daily excursions to explore the islands, and picturesque views of the Galápagos from the outdoor sundeck.
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
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.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Hilton Colon
Day 8: Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- 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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From
AUD $6999
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Animal lovers have the ultimate vacation ahead with this eight-day tour through the Galápagos. Aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, you'll visit islands in the south and east, observing an incredible array of rare animal species along the way.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 14 Oct 2026
Customer Reviews
06/25/2024
One of the best 8 days I have ever spent!
06/10/2024
G adventures has been incredible in the tours we have taken. Thoughtful itineraries, amazing guides, engaging experiences. Will book again.
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
06/25/2024
One of the best 8 days I have ever spent!
06/10/2024
G adventures has been incredible in the tours we have taken. Thoughtful itineraries, amazing guides, engaging experiences. Will book again.
06/06/2024
Perfect. The overall experience was above my expectations and I’m so happy we selected this tour with G Adventures.
05/27/2024
It was perfect
04/21/2024
Brilliant trip - fabulous guide and crew who always tried to please and assist. Fortunately the animals were also obliging which in nature is always tricky. We saw everything:)
03/14/2024
Traveling with G Adventures was a wonderful experience.
02/14/2024
I would like to see the detail itineraries updates from 2008 to current and the subject to change can always be added. I also think when a trip,is booked it very clear that a 7 day excursion is broken down by days on the boat and days on the land.
01/20/2024
Great time. Amazing crew
01/19/2024
Our experience aboard the Eden was everything we had hoped for and more. The activities were great and the staff was friendly and very competent. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Eden and her crew.
01/19/2024
This was the experience of a lifetime. Our Yate Eden was perfect, with lounge chairs in the shade or in the sun, and with a lovely lounge where we received our briefing for the following days. Meals were tasty and plentiful. We have snorkelled in vari...
01/10/2024
Our experience with G Adventures was AMAZING!!! The personal touch provided by all of the G Adventures staff create a wonderful atmosphere and our family created beautiful memories that we will never forget
01/04/2024
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity for us and GAdventures and all of the people looking after us were amazing! I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to travel worry free!
12/29/2023
Exceeded my expectations
12/18/2023
A very informative, interesting and entertaining experience. The guide was very knowledgeable, with good conversational English skills. One of the best trips i have ever taken.
12/12/2023
Galapagos was on my bucket list to see the wildlife and Islands. G Adventures made a dream come true!
12/07/2023
Small groups from all around the world, good activity balance, lot of knowledge of local culture and nature. Good service - tasty and healthy food, good accommodations and transportation.
12/06/2023
We had so much fun! We had a jam packed itinerary made even more fun by our guide. The crew on the boat were very welcoming and incredibly friendly and the chef made delicious food every day.
11/10/2023
the trip was once in a life time experience.
10/26/2023
I am a lifelong traveler. I’ve gone through many tour groups. But if all of them GA stands out. Edin boat was simple and probably could use a refresh but it was adequate. Your staff is exceptional and you think of every detail. GA made all the differenc...
10/12/2023
A really well balanced and informative trip with like minded fellow travelers. We ate very well Indeed and the size of the group and programme of the tour was perfect for seeing Galapagos intimately, sympathetically and with knowledge
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