Charting the Galápagos Islands
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationDinner in Quito -
Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit the Church of la Compañía de Jesús
Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island
Take a guided tour of the Galápagos Islands
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Visit a pink flamingo habitat
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
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Day 6: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island
Travel by boat to San Cristóbal Island
Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre
Hike Tijeretas Hill
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island • Quito
Fly to Quito
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Day 8: Quito • Otavalo • Depart for home
Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi
Visit an Artisan's Workshop to learn how ponchos are made
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Quito • Riobamba
Visit the Baños hot springs
Dinner in Riobamba -
Day 10: Riobamba • Guamote
Participate in cultural immersion activities, such as:
- Meeting children at their school
- Observing farming, handicrafts, & cooking
Dinner in Riobamba -
Day 11: Riobamba • Guamote • Quito • Depart for home
Participate in cultural immersion activities, such as:
- Meeting children at their school
- Observing farming, handicrafts, & cooking
Dinner in Riobamba -
Day 12: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationDinner in Quito -
Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit the Church of la Compañía de Jesús
Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island
Take a guided tour of the Galápagos Islands
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Visit a pink flamingo habitat
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
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Day 6: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island
Travel by boat to San Cristóbal Island
Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre
Hike Tijeretas Hill
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island • Quito
Fly to Quito
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Day 8: Quito • Otavalo • Depart for home
Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi
Visit an Artisan's Workshop to learn how ponchos are made
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Quito • Riobamba
Visit the Baños hot springs
Dinner in Riobamba -
Day 10: Riobamba • Guamote
Participate in cultural immersion activities, such as:
- Meeting children at their school
- Observing farming, handicrafts, & cooking
Dinner in Riobamba -
Day 11: Riobamba • Guamote • Quito • Depart for home
Participate in cultural immersion activities, such as:
- Meeting children at their school
- Observing farming, handicrafts, & cooking
Dinner in Riobamba -
Day 12: Arrive home
See what an EF tour is really like
The Galapagos Islands is an amazing place to visit. There are lots of beautiful landscapes and thrilling things to do. My tour guide was amazing and I met several other friendly people while I was there. ...A Beautiful Galapagos Trip
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily in Quito; 3 meals daily on the Galápagos Islands
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Entrances
Santo Domingo Monastery; Intinan Museum; Charles Darwin Research Station
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan.
Program price valid for today. Program price includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
