Marine iguanas on Espanola Island
 
 

GALAPAGOS: IN DARWIN'S FOOTSTEPS

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Wildlife Walking & Trekking Prices reduced on some departures

17 days from GBP2,759 to GBP3,155 including flights
Tripcode: TPG

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Countries Visited: Ecuador

Trekking in the Galapagos; a unique combination of the wildlife, volcanoes and geology of the Enchanted Isles

Trekking on Isabela Island, Galapágos

Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos, is the only place in the entire archipelago where extended trekking is possible. A unique environment, it is one of the last remaining habitats of the giant Galapagos Tortoise, is home to many interesting species of endemic wildlife and boasts five major volcanoes. As well as trekking on the recently active Volcan Chico in the Sierra Negra, we also make shorter hikes on several other islands. A unique trip to a truly unusual and fascinating part of the world.

GALAPAGOS: IN DARWIN'S FOOTSTEPS
Day 1
Fly to Quito.
Day 2
Morning city tour.
Day 3
Fly to Galapagos; afternoon visit to the Galapagos Visitors' Centre.
Day 4
Hike in the highlands of San Cristobal and around El Junco Lake; visit Galapaguera where hundreds of tortoises live in their natural habitat; snorkelling at Puerto Chino.
Day 5
Sail to Kicker Rock where we can see several species of nesting birds; to Isla Lobos for hike and snorkelling.
Day 6
Sail to Floreana; afternoon visit highlands, caves and sealion colony.
Day 7
To Devil's Crown for snorkelling; continue to Isabela; afternoon visit Las Tintoreras to see Whitetip Reef Sharks, penguins and sealions.
Day 8
Start Sierra Negra Volcano trek across lava fields to Volcan Azufre.
Day 9
Continue trek to Volcan Chico.
Day 10
Morning exploration of volcano; afternoon drive to Puerto Villamil.
Day 11
Visit mangroves at Los Tuneles; return to Puerto Villamil.
Day 12
Sail to Santa Cruz; afternoon visit highlands.
Day 13
Day trip to Plazas Islands or North Seymour.
Day 14
Morning visit Charles Darwin Research Centre and volcanic craters; fly to Quito
Day 15
Full day visit to Otavalo Market; lunch at Parque Condor.
Day 16
Depart Quito.
Day 17
Arrive London.

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Marine iguanas on Espanola Island
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Marine iguanas on Espanola Island

 
 

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