East, Central & West Islands aboard the Eden (10 days from £2974)
Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this 10-day tour that hits the east, central, and west islands of the Galápagos. Along the way, you'll have plenty of time to spot and snap photos of giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz, Darwin's famed finches in Punta Moreno, and colonies of friendly sea lions in North Seymour. Do it all aboard the Eden, the latest addition to our operator’s Galápagos fleet, outfitted with your comfort in mind.
Itinerary
Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time. Check in to group hotel where tour services begin.
Day 2 Quito/San Cristóbal Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Santa Fé Island/South Plaza
Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas and visit an endemic Giant Cactus Forest. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Puerto Ayora
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz to try to see giant land tortoises in the wild, then enjoy free time to explore Puerto Ayora.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Isabela Island
Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano. In the afternoon, visit the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Isabela Island
Pay a morning visit to Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands. In the afternoon, visit Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Tagus Cove/Fernandina Island
Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 Puerto Egas/Rábida Island
On a morning excursion to Puerto Egas, walk on a dark sand beach studded with rock formations and tidal pools. Take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters and search for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Later, visit Rábida Island for a visit to a saltwater lagoon and sea lion colony.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito. Check into group hotel and enjoy final night.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 10 Quito
Tour services end. Depart at any time.
Meals included:
Breakfast
At a glance
Group size maximum: 16
Join/End: Quito
Meals: 9x breakfasts, 7x lunches, 7x dinners
Accommodation: 2x hotel, 7x ship (twin-share/twin-share bunks/double cabins)
Included: snorkelling equipment & wetsuits, activities mentioned in the itinerary internal flights, national park guide
Not included: international flights, airport transfers, meals not specified in the itinerary, Ecuadorian transit control card $20, Galapagos Islands Park entry fee of $100
