8 Day itinerary in Ecuador, South America
Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Budget Experience 8D/7N
Embark on an unforgettable budget-friendly Galapagos Island diving adventure! Explore breathtaking underwater ecosystems teeming with diverse marine life, including sea lions, turtles, and colorful fish. Enjoy immersive island hopping experiences, snorkeling excursions, and guided tours led by exper... Read More
By Encounter Latin America
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Quito
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Nature & Widlife
Wildlife
Explorer Trips
Nature & Wildlife
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Discover the spectacular San Cristóbal
Plenty of free time to explore Santa Cruz
Convenient airport transfers by shuttle
Discover the spectacular San Cristóbal
Plenty of free time to explore Santa Cruz
Convenient airport transfers by shuttle
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Transfer to Accommodation
Day 2
Day 2: Quito - San Cristobal, Ecuador
Transfer to San Cristobal (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to San Cristóbal (please note this flight is not included). Once you land, one of our representatives will pick you up and drive you to your hotel, where you will receive a briefing for the following days. Then, you can enjoy a self-guided walking tour to the Interpretation Center and Tijeretas Hill.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: San Cristobal, Ecuador
San Cristobal Free Day (B)
Prepare yourself to explore San Cristóbal! You can do it on your own or you can book a diving tour or some other optional activity for this day.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: San Cristobal - Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Transfer to Santa Cruz (B)
Today you’ll take a boat transfer to Santa Cruz, once there we’ll drive you to your accommodation and give you a briefing about this island and the activities that you can do in the following days.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Santa Cruz Free Day (B)
You will have two full days to explore the island, we highly recommend a diving tour, a navigable tour or a full day excursion to the highlands. Don’t forget to visit the Charles Darwin Station! For an extra cost you can have a guided tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Santa Cruz Free Day (B)
Enjoy another full free day on the island.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Santa Cruz, Ecuador - Quito
Transfer to Santa Cruz Airport (B)
Your Galapagos experience has come to an end and it’s time to continue your journey! We will drive you to the airport so you can take your flight back to Quito (please note this flight is not included).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Day 8: Quito
Quito (B)
One of our representatives will pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to the airport!
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
Transport
- Boat transfer from San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz
- Transport by shared shuttle and boat
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Galapagos Islands
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Quito
Activities
- Explore San Cristobal
- Plenty of free time in Santa Cruz
- Discover the beautiful Galapagos at your own pace
Not Included
- Domestic flights from/to Quito-Galapagos
- Other activities
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Flights
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