Galápagos — West & Central Islands
8 Days - Eden
Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this 8-day tour that hits the 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 flightless cormorants on Fernandina. Do it all aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, outfitted with your comfort in mind.
from AUD $6359pp
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Itinerary Highlights
- Spot Sally Lightfoot crabs at the beach of Puerto Egas
- Take in views over saltwater craters and volcanoes on Isabela Island
- Spot colonies of blue-footed boobies
- Watch manta rays and whitetip reef sharks swim in Tintoreras
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Quito
- Day 2: Quito/Santa Cruz Island
- Day 3: Isabela Island
- Day 4: Isabela Island
- Day 5: Tagus Cove/Fernandina Island
- Day 6: Puerto Egas/Rábida Island
- Day 7: Santa Cruz Island/Quito
- Day 8: Quito
Day 1: Quito
On arrival, check into your hotel and feel free to explore the culturally and historically vibrant capital city of Ecuador. Quito is lined with a variety of shops, churches occupied by fine art, overflowing market stands, hat makers, diverse food and nightlife displays. This city is well known for its ‘Old Town’, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising stunning colonial monuments, sculptures and architecture.
Day 2: Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to Puerto Ayora and board the Eden. Spend the afternoon in the highlands seeing giant tortoises in the wild.
Day 3: 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.
Day 4: 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.
Day 5: 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.
Day 6: 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.
Day 7: 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.
Day 8: Quito
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**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Lower Deck Cabin
Lower twin beds, porthole window, private bathroom & air conditioning.
Upper Deck Cabin
Upper and lower bunk berths, picture window, private bathroom & air conditioning.
Main Deck Cabin
One double bed, picture window, private bathroom & air conditioning.
Eden Deckplan
Specifications
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Refurbished: 2012
- Length: 24.08m
- Width: 6.9m
- Draft: 2.46m
- Cruise Speed: 10 knots
- Maximum Speed: 12 knots
- Machine: 02 Detroit diesel 6/71 – 180 HP c/u.
- Electricity: 220/110 volt. AC, 2x20 kw Kohler
- Water capacity: 3000 gallons
- Fuel capacity: 2500 gallons
- Crew: 8 + guide
- Pangas: 2
- Capacity: 16 passengers
Whats included?
- All meals aboard the Eden
- Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
- Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
- Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
- Visit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)
- Snorkelling at Puerto Egas and North Seymour
- Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
What’s not included?
- Air transportation other than specified
- Airport Transfer on the first and last day
- Passport, visa and immigration fees
- Airport arrival/departure taxes
- Travel protection plan
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
- Laundry service
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included