Day 1

Fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Days 2-4

Isabela Island

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

Visit a Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and learn about the most famous inhabitants on the islands and the efforts at hand to save them from extinction!

Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

You’ll hike to Isabela’s enormous Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the most active in the Galapagos Islands. Sierra Negra has the earth’s second-largest active volcanic caldera whose rim can be seen, and its imposing presence is a stunning reminder of the Galapagos Islands’ volcanic formation.

Surf Lessons

Learn how to ride the waves on one of Isabela’s most beautiful beaches.

Wall of Tears Mountain Bike Trip

Enjoy a scenic mountain bike trip past Isabela’s beautiful beaches and striking swamps filled with abundant birdlife toward the “Wall of Tears,” built by prisoners living in the island’s former penal colony.

Kayaking & Snorkeling

This is the perfect place to kayak! The excursion is in the bay, so it is very enjoyable and easy paddling for everyone.

Concha de Perla option

For those who do not want to bike or walk the 3 miles to Wall of Tears, there is the option to visit Concha de Perla. Enjoy this bay’s shallow, calm and transparent water that allows you to observe the fascinating Galapagos marine fauna. Or head to the town of Puerto Villamil for some shopping.

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Days 5-7

Santa Cruz Island

Lava Tunnel

To continue exploring the volcanic origins of the island, you’ll take a 10-minute drive to the entrance of an immense lava tunnel. The tunnel measures over 1,300 feet, and you can walk through the full length of it to the other side.

Tree Planting

Today you can contribute to the ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands. Native Miconia trees, are being replanted in the Santa Cruz highlands and today you will participate in a planting.

Santa Fe Island Tour: Snorkeling & Hiking

Through hikes from beach shores to cliff tops, finding wildlife out in the open, and snorkeling in ocean waters, you’ll explore all that Santa Fe Island has to offer!

Whale Bay (Bahia Ballena) Snorkeling

You’ll enjoy a unique snorkeling adventure near the beaches of Bahia Ballena. Swim around mangroves that provide food for king angel fish, damselfish, barberfish and surgeonfish.

Whale Bay (Bahia Ballena)

You’ll land on the sandy beach at Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay). With a short walk you can observe Galapagos sea lions and marine iguanas. The Darwin`s Finches and yellow warbler subspecies fly among cacti to search for food and nesting sites. Frigate Birds perch on Mangrove trees and circle the sky to steal fish from the blue footed boobies. Here, different species of mangroves grow among the lava fields, providing nutrients into the water that attract colorful tropical fish.

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Day 8

Guayaquil

Farewell Dinner

Say goodbye to your fellow travelers over a farewell dinner as you share your favorite moments of the adventure.

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Day 9

Depart Guayaquil

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2019 Dates

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2020 Dates

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Additional Info

Smart Traveler Advantages

Book a trip 9 months ahead of the day that you want to leave and get a free GoPro and Travel Protection!

Triple Discount

$500 discount for children under 12 sharing with 2 adults

Single Supplement

Additional $1,890 for single accommodations

Large Group Discount 

Traveling in a party of six or more friends or family members? Call us about our large group discounts.

Alumni Discount 

If you are a returning Thomson guest, please subtract $500 per family from these prices.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. We’ve received great feedback about Travel Insured – you can learn more about the benefits of travel insurance there.

Price Includes

All entrance fees, accommodations based on two to a room, land transportation, private bilingual guide throughout, all meals, bottled water & snacks in the vehicle.

Guaranteed departure. Surcharge applied to groups smaller than 4 guests.