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Galapagos Adventure
Join The Explorer’s Passage on the adventure of a lifetime through the tropical and biodiverse Galapagos Islands. On your 9-day Galapagos adventure, you will board the Integrity, hopping from island to island whilst taking part in activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and enjoying the beautiful beaches of the region. Considered to be one of the world’s premiere destinations for wildlife viewing, you’ll get the chance to see a wide array of animals including sea turtles, Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and many more beautiful creatures. This beautiful Galapagos region will draw you in and undoubtedly make it very hard for you to have to go back home at the conclusion of your trip!
Explore the Galapagos Islands with TEP
Small Cruise Experience
Our pristine yacht, The Integrity, will provide you with an intimate cruise experience, allowing you to sit back and relax while the crew takes care of any and all needs you may have on your trip. In addition to 10 crew members, there will be a naturalist on board who can provide you with any expertise you may seek whilst observing the wildlife that make this region so famous. Whilst on board The Integrity, you will have full access to a wide array of amenities including free Wifi, all meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8, complimentary soft-drinks, coffee, and tea.
We Take Care of Everything
We go above and beyond our competitors in handling every aspect of your Galapagos islands trip, so that you can focus exclusively on enjoying the included excursions such as kayaking or snorkeling. Our trips are all-inclusive, crafted with the intent of providing you with an unforgettable adventure travel experience. From the moment you arrive, you can sit back and relax while we take care of all the details of your trip.
Unique Wildlife Encounters
The Galapagos islands are famous for their diverse array of wildlife and beautiful natural areas. As the birthplace of Darwin’s theory of evolution, your cruise is sure to provide you with a once in a lifetime wildlife experience. You’ll get up close and personal with beautiful plants and animals through snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking excursions and leave with a new perspective on our planet’s natural beauty.
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Trip Highlights
- Sail through the major islands of the Galapagos aboard the Integrity, getting a taste of the unique experiences each island has to offer;
- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of the region through daily snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking excursions;
- Relax in the comfort of The Integrity, equipped with spacious lounge areas, meals prepared by an on-board chef, and presentations by the naturalist guide on board.
DURATION
9 Days / 8 Nights
ACCOMMODATIONS
1 Night on Land / 7 Nights Aboard the Integrity*
choose between 5 different cabin categories
MAX. GROUP SIZE
16 people
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy*
Activities: Hiking, Snorkeling and Kayaking
*Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide for more information
TRIP ITINERARY
Daily Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Ecuador
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.
Day 2: Santa Cruz Exploration & Boarding the Yacht
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.
Day 3-8: Cruising the Galapagos Islands
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.
Day 9: Disembark & Return Home
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.
Trip Accommodations
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.
Land Accommodations
Depending on if you land in Quito or Guayaquil you will stay in one of the below hotels.
Wyndham Quito | Quito, Ecuador
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 Guayaquil | Guayaquil, 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.
Cabin Types
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.
Stateroom # 1: Owner’s Suite
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: Single Accommodation
Stateroom #2 is ideal if you are traveling alone as it has one single bed.
Stateroom #3-7: Standard Suite Stateroom
Saterooms 3-7 can be configured with either one king bed or 2 twin beds.
Stateroom #8: Standard Twin Stateroom
Stateroom #8 has two twin beds and can accommodate 2 people.
Stateroom #9: Standard Queen Stateroom
Sateroom #9 has a queen bed and can accommodate 2 people.
Personal Attention Before Your Galapagos Adventure
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.
Staff Support
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.
Galapagos Island Photos
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