Galápagos - Upgrade

Galápagos – Upgrade

• Trip code: 417X022
• Dauer: 10
• Stil: Classic

Strike a balance between genuine encounters with Mother Nature and the comfort of land accommodations on this 10-day Galápagos tour. Explore Ecuador's capital, Quito, on your own before hopping on a flight to the Galápagos Islands where an incredible diversity in wildlife awaits. Go snorkelling at the dramatic Kicker Rock, visit a sea lion nursery, and go birdwatching in the highlands of Floreana. With upgraded hotels and private speedboat transfers, you'll be well-rested and ready to take in the unique splendour that these islands offer.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (9 N)

Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Marine:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• External battery pack
• Motion sickness tablets
• Sarong
• Snorkel gear (optional) (Only if own equipment is preferred.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Size Notes

Max. 16, im Schnitt 12

Meal Budget

Plane USD300-390 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Meals Included

9 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen

Start / Finish

Quito nach Papallacta

Transport

Privates Schnellboot, Privatfahrzeug, Flugzeug

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island
Dein Wellness-Moment: Besuch der Thermalquellen von Papallacta, Papallacta. Snorkelling excursion to Kicker Rock. Visit a sea lion colony and go snorkelling at La Lobería (Floreana Island). Highlands excursion (Floreana Island). Tintoreras excursion (Isabela Island). Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre visit. Isabela Municipal Tax. Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters. Papallacta hot spring visit. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Optional Activities

Quito
- Stadttour in Quito und Äquator

Cotopaxi
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day

San Cristóbal Island
- Wanderung zum Cerro Tijeretas
- Puerto Chino Beach Visit

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Besuch des Strandes La Lobería (8USD pro Person)

Playa Mann
- Besuch am Playa Mann

Isabela Island
- Schnorcheln (140-150USD pro Person)
- Wall of Tears Bike Visit (20USD pro Person)
- Surfing Lesson Isabela Island (120USD pro Person)

Isabela Island
- Sierra Negra Vulkanausflug (60-80USD pro Person)

Santa Cruz Island
- Kajakfahrt in der Tortuga Bay (15USD pro Person)

Puerto Ayora
- Besuch im Fausto Llerena Breeding Center und in der Charles-Darwin-Forschungsstation

Santa Cruz Island
- Ausflug ins Hochland von Santa Cruz (50USD pro Person)
- Schwimmen in Las Grietas

Group Leader

CEO/Naturführer auf den Galápagosinseln (von der Galápagos-Nationalparkbehörde zertifiziert)

Highlights

Begegne Meerechsen und Blaufußtölpeln, schnorchle zwischen vulkanischen Formationen, spaziere über die schwarzen Sandstrände auf Floreana, iss in von G Adventures unterstützten Restaurants, besuche die Riesenschildkröten-Aufzuchtstation, tauche ein in die Thermalquellen von Papallacta

Introduction

Strike a balance between genuine encounters with Mother Nature and the comfort of land accommodations on this 10-day Galápagos tour. Explore Ecuador's capital, Quito, on your own before hopping on a flight to the Galápagos Islands where an incredible diversity in wildlife awaits. Go snorkelling at the dramatic Kicker Rock, visit a sea lion nursery, and go birdwatching in the highlands of Floreana. With upgraded hotels and private speedboat transfers, you'll be well-rested and ready to take in the unique splendour that these islands offer

Internationale Flüge

Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden

Itinerary

Day 1 Quito

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Quito/Santa Cruz

Flug zu den Galápagos-Inseln. Am Nachmittag besuchst du das Interpretationszentrum, das sich mit der Naturgeschichte der Region beschäftigt. Erkunde die Wege rund um das Zentrum. Optional kannst du im nahen Las Tijeretas schnorcheln gehen

Day 3 San Cristóbal Island

Schnorchle bei Kicker Rock, einer beeindruckenden vulkanischen Felsformation mit reicher Tierwelt über und unter Wasser

Day 4 Floreana

Travel by speedboat to Floreana Island. Walk along the black sand beach until La Lobería with its resident sea lion colony, and enjoy meals at the G Adventures-supported community restaurants that help to support community tourism on the island

Day 5 Floreana Island/Isabela Island

Head up to the seldom-visited highlands of Floreana in the early morning. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area's natural history. Then, transfer by speedboat to Isabela Island. In the afternoon, take a wildlife boat excursion to 'Islote Tintoreras' to view breeding white-tip reef sharks, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, rays, and penguins

Day 6 Isabela Island

Enjoy free time to explore Isabela Island. Opt to hike Sierra Negra, go snorkelling at Los Tuneles, or take it easy. In the afternoon, visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre

Day 7 Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

In the morning, transfer by speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy time for optional activities in Puerto Ayora before an evening out in town

Day 8 Santa Cruz/Quito

Verabschiede dich von den Inseln und fliege zurück zum Festland. Nach der Ankunft Transfer nach Papallacta

Day 9 Papallacta

Entspanne in den Thermalquellen von Papallacta und genieße die Aussicht auf den Vulkan. Optional kannst du eine Wanderung in der Nähe machen. Das ist eine erstklassige Gelegenheit, um Vögel zu beobachten

Day 10 Papallacta

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Quito

Falls du nicht am Begrüßungstreffen teilnehmen kannst, hinterlässt unser Repräsentant alle wichtigen Informationen an der Rezeption deines Hotels, damit du weißt, zu welcher Zeit du dich am nächsten Tag bereithalten musst. Falls es bei der Ankunft irgendwelche Unklarheiten gibt, kannst du die in diesen Unterlagen angegebene Telefonnummer anrufen. Wir empfehlen dir, vor oder nach der Reise einen zusätzlichen Aufenthalt in Quito zu buchen, um auch ihre zahlreichen Sehenswürdigkeiten und die Ausflugsziele rund um die Stadt kennenzulernen

Day 2 Quito/Santa Cruz

Day 3 San Cristóbal Island

Day 4 Floreana

Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness

Day 5 Floreana Island/Isabela Island

Day 6 Isabela Island

Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability

Day 7 Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

Day 8 Santa Cruz/Quito

Day 9 Papallacta

Day 10 Papallacta

Papallacta is located roughly 35 minutes from the Mariscal Sucre International airport in Quito. The lodge can assist in booking a taxi for you.