Galapagos

Ecuador Optional Extension - Galapagos Island

Price

2,300 USD

Duration

5 Days

Level

easy

Date

July 8, 2025

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5 days

2,300 USD / 710 KWD / 8,495 AED / 8,750 SAR

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Overview

A trip to the Galapagos Islands is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as you will be continuously surrounded by breathtaking natural settings, secluded beaches, and unique wildlife, all untouched, pristine, and rate. Prepare to swim with sea lions and turtles, meet giant tortoises, and snorkel with penguins (the only wild penguins found north of the equator) and watch marine iguanas, waved albatross, and blue-footed boobies, among the numerous exceptional species residing on the islands.

Trip Highlights:
Get ready to:

Relax on otherworldly beaches surrounded by marine iguanas and sea lions.
Hike to the rim of the volcano with the second largest caldera on the Earth and witness moon-like landscapes from its viewpoint.
Discover the magnificent marine wildlife of the Galapagos Islands while snorkeling with Galapagos penguins, sea birds, eagle rays, and sharks at two off-the-beaten-path sites.

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Activities: boating/cruising, hiking/trekking, nature watching, snorkeling, Birds Watching

Itinerary Details

Day 1 (8th July 2025): Flight to Galapagos. Propeller plane to Isabela Island. Tintoreras (shared excursion) ( L)

In the morning, you will fly from Quito (on the Ecuadorian mainland) to Baltra Island, in the heart of the Galapagos archipelago and the main point of entrance to this natural paradise. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will need to pay the national park entry fee, which goes to protecting both the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve.
Before hoping to Isabela Island, the largest island in the archipelago, and where most of the volcanic activity in the Galapagos is reported, we will take a 30-minute propeller plane flight, it has a capacity of 9 people, but the best thing is that this flight offers amazing panoramic views of the islands from above! So, get your cameras ready. The island was formed by six shield volcanoes, Alcedo, Cerra Azul, Darwin, Ecuador, Sierra Negra, and Wolf; five of them are still active which makes the island one of the most volcanically active places on earth.

In the afternoon, you will visit "Las Tintoreras", and you will take a short boat trip through the harbor of Isabela Island. After passing sea lions and pelicans that bathe in the sun on the fishing boats there, you will reach the small island of Tintoreras where you will take an easy walk through the bizarre lava landscape with its huge colonies of marine iguanas. Also, a colony of sea lions is local here and it is common to see white-tipped reef sharks resting in the water near the shore.

The views from here are something you will take with you for the rest of your life! The black, treacherous lava field, the emerald, green sea, the green mangroves, and the cloud-capped volcanoes of Isla Isabela create an afternoon backdrop you are not likely to ever forget.

Accommodation: The beach House Standard Room or similar.

Day 2 (9th July 2025): The Sierra Negra Sulfur Mines (Private excursion) ( B, L)

Breakfast.
In the morning, your guide and transportation will take you to The Sierra Negra Sulfur Mines Trail. This immersive journey will take you to the fascinating Sierra Negra volcano, where you will have the opportunity to explore its unique sulfur mines and witness the raw power of nature firsthand.

Picture yourself surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Galapagos Islands, walking along the trail that leads you to the awe-inspiring Sierra Negra volcano. This active volcano boasts one of the largest calderas in the world, offering breathtaking panoramic views and fascinating geological history.

Our experienced guides will lead you on an interesting hike along the Sierra Negra Sulfur Mines Trail, where you will be immersed in the rich natural beauty of the Galapagos. As you trek through the volcanic terrain, you will encounter the remnants of past volcanic activity and witness the unique formations and vibrant colors that characterize this volcanic wonder.

Upon reaching the sulfur mines, you will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of volcanic minerals. Learn about the extraction processes, the significance of sulfur in various industries, and the impact of volcanic activity on the surrounding ecosystem. Our knowledgeable guides will provide insights into the geological phenomena that have shaped this extraordinary landscape.

After this visit, we return to Villamil Port where there is your hotel in front of the ocean, and you can have a beach afternoon.

Accommodation: The beach House Standard Room or similar.

Day 3 (10th July 2025): Lava Tunnels shared navigation. (shared excursion) ( B, L)

After breakfast, we will go to Los Túneles (“The Tunnels”), an area of naturally occurring underwater stone tunnels located about an hour from the town of Puerto Villamil. Here, you can watch huge manta rays and turtles. In the background, you should be able to spot the Sierra Negra Volcano, looming like a tower above the island. At Los Túneles, you will have a chance to go snorkeling with Galapagos penguins and tropical fish.

Accommodation: The beach House Standard Room or similar.

Day 4 (11th July 2025): Propeller plane to Baltra Island Flight back to Quito ( B, L)

Enjoy your last look at these "enchanted islands," a unique and wondrous paradise!

You will then be accompanied to the airport for your return flight to Quito.
Once you arrive in Quito your guide will pick you up and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation: NH Collection Double Superior Room or similar.

Day 5 (12th July 2025): Departure Quito (B)

You will be picked up from your hotel to be taken to the airport for your international flight.

Notes

Domestic flight ticket: Quito – Galapagos – Quito: from 595 USD per person.
The costs above are based on Double Occupancy. Single Supplement applies.Single supplement amounts to 720 USD per person.
All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation. All prices are subject to change.
The costs are based on a group of min 4 people, and Rahhalah reserves the right to change the price if the trip runs with fewer participants.
If you are a single traveler and left by default in a single accommodation, a single supplement surcharge may apply.

The Price Includes:

Accommodation as described or similar, Double Occupancy.
Private Transportation.
Professional Bilingual Guide.
Excursions mentioned in the Itinerary.
Ecuadorian Taxes.
Meals according to the Itinerary ( B, L, D).
Galapagos entrances and Ingala Card USD 220 per person.

The Price Excludes:

International airfare.
Domestic air ticket: Quito – Galapagos – Quito.
International air-tickets and airport taxes.
Wet suit/ snorkeling equipment.
Travel insurance.
Visa and visa fees.
Additional/optional activities.
Beverages.
Meals not listed above.
Single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, etc.
Gratuities and tip.

Important: The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road challenges or operating conditions. At any moment, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.

Also, the trip's price does not cover expenses that may occur due to conditions beyond Rahhalah's control (force majeure). Such cases include but are not limited to extreme weather conditions, flight cancellations or delays, and natural phenomena (earthquakes, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, etc.). We, the Rahhalah team, both in our HQ and on the ground, will do our best to assist you with alternative arrangements (like new accommodation and/or transportation arrangements, revised itinerary and activities etc.), but ALL NEW COSTS incurred because of force majeure are to be covered by the traveler.

We strongly recommend that, before your departure, you purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellation costs, loss of baggage or personal items, medical emergencies, and other unexpected circumstances that cannot be controlled by Rahhalah or any traveler.