9 Days / 8 Nights
1 Night on Land / 7 Nights Aboard the Integrity*
choose between 5 different cabin categories
16 people
Easy*
Activities: Hiking, Snorkeling and Kayaking
*Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide for more information
Upon arrival in Ecuador, you will be met and escorted to your hotel for an overnight stay. You will arrive in either Quito or Guayaquil.
After an early breakfast, head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island, Galápagos. Your flight will take approximately 3 hours from Quito or 1.5 hours from Guayaquil.
Upon arrival in Baltra, you enter the Galápagos National Park and meet your guide for Santa Cruz island activities including a private bus tour to view the native plants and animals of the islands and a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation issues and the tortoise hatching and rearing program.
This afternoon you will have your wetsuit fitting at a local dive shop. In the late afternoon, you will meet with your Naturalist and board Integrity. You’ll have the evening to settle in while the yacht gets underway and you will awaken just as you anchor at the southernmost island you’ll visit.
Each day aboard Integrity will begin around 7:00 am with a prepared breakfast including fresh fruit, a selection of cereals and breads, eggs made to order, fresh-squeezed juice, and coffee or tea. While you enjoy breakfast your guide will take a moment to explain what the morning’s activities will bring.
After breakfast, you will take a short panga ride to the shore and explore the island on a morning walk. The walks are taken at a comfortable pace allowing time for bird watching, taking pictures, learning about the wildlife and environment, and simply listening to nature. Before lunch, there will be time to explore the water via snorkeling and kayaking.
In the afternoon, lunch will be served on the boat before you are free to enjoy the afternoon napping, reading, and taking in the views and ocean breeze. In the late afternoon, you will once again take the panga to shore for more explorations along marked trails before retreating to the boat for dinner and an excellent sunset view on the top deck.
You’ll have breakfast on board INTEGRITY, then disembark at Baltra Island. Fly back to the mainland and, depending on your flights, either connect to your international departure, have an extended day use room for your late-night departure, or for overnight if your flight is in the following morning.
Please contact us for a complete detailed itinerary.
Located conveniently right outside Quito’s international airport, you will immediately feel welcomed once you arrive in Ecuador. Wyndham Quito provides comfortable accommodations for your first night in Ecuador.
Oro Verde is located in the heart of Guayaquil. For your first night in Ecuador, Oro Verde will welcome you as you get ready for the adventure ahead.
Integrity cruises are equipped with a variety of room plans to accommodate your needs. In order to keep all guests comfortable while on board, the yacht is equipped with unlimited wifi, laundry service, bar, spa, library, and a full crew to assist you with anything you may need.
The owner’s suite spans the width of the yacht and is 350 square feet. It has 1 king bed and a spacious bathroom.
Stateroom #2 is ideal if you are traveling alone as it has one single bed.
Saterooms 3-7 can be configured with either one king bed or 2 twin beds.
Stateroom #8 has two twin beds and can accommodate 2 people.
Sateroom #9 has a queen bed and can accommodate 2 people.
There is no other operator in the travel industry that will provide the same level of personal attention to you before your adventure in the Galapagos islands. We get very involved with our clients before each trip by offering a series of pre-planning calls in the months and weeks before departure. This provides you with an opportunity to hear directly from us on preparation, trip experience, and training. It also gives you the platform to ask questions about any aspect of the trip.
Our knowledgeable support staff take care of the details of your in-country transportation, lodging, meals, tours, park fees, and activities. We’ve even scheduled in a bit of free time for you to explore, relax, shop, or eat on your own.
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