South & East Islands aboard the Eden (8 days from £2209 2022 dates SOLD OUT)
Animal lovers have the ultimate vacation ahead with this eight-day tour through the Galápagos. Aboard the Eden, the latest addition to our operator’s Galápagos fleet, you'll visit islands in the south and east, observing an incredible array of rare animal species along the way. Spot marine iguanas in the lagoons of Floreana Island, reef sharks in an underwater volcanic cone, and friendly sea lions at Isla Lobos. You'll gain a whole new appreciation for Mother Nature by the end of this incredible tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time. Check in to group hotel where tour services begin.
Day 2 Quito/Santa Cruz
Catch an early flight to the Galápagos. In the afternoon, visit the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Floreana Island/Punta Cormorant
Visit Post Office Bay and enjoy guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, and learn about the natural history of Floreana Island. After, snorkel at Corona del Diablo.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Punta Suárez/Bahía Gardner
Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit Punta Suárez, known for its amazing bird colonies and home to the waved albatross (between April and December). After lunch, visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and jump in for a snorkelling excursion.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 San Cristóbal Island
Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean. Later, learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 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 7 Santa Cruz Island/Quito
In the morning, visit the Charles Darwin Research Center before flying back to Quito. Enjoy an evening in Quito.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 8 Quito
Tour services end. Depart at any time.
Meals included:
Breakfast
At a glance
Group size maximum: 16
Join/End: Quito
Meals: 7x breakfasts, 5x lunches, 5x dinners
Accommodation: 2x hotel, 5x 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
