GALAPAGOS: IN DARWIN'S FOOTSTEPS

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Wildlife Walking & Trekking

17 days from GBP2,999 to GBP3,429 including flights
Tripcode: TPG

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Countries Visited: Ecuador

Essential Information

Trip Profile

3 days point-to-point walking with full porterage plus 2-3 other shorter walks. Altitude: sea-level to 1200m in Galapagos, 2800m in Quito.

Accommodation

13 nights hotels, 2 nights camping.

Food

All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included.

Reality Check

Although the walking itself is not difficult, the trek is relatively demanding. The underfoot conditions will often be very rough, with some of the walking being done on sharp lava rocks which are hard on the boots, and on the limbs if you fall over! It is also likely to be hot at times, as the lava reflects the sun very fiercely.
On the continent we have an average altitude of 2800m. In Galápagos we will be at a mixture of altitudes: sea level; the highlands of San Cristóbal - 800m; highlands of Santa Cruz - 1200m. See the Altitude Warning below for information about altitudes over 2500m.
Landings on the islands are divided into two types – wet and dry. For dry landings, a panga (motorised dinghy) will take you right up to a landing stage or rocky outcrop, where you can disembark without getting wet. However in some places where there is no landing stage the panga will stop close to a beach and you will be expected to walk through shallow water (generally no more than ankle-deep) to the shore.
We recommend this trip to those who are in a good state of physical fitness and who can withstand strong sunshine.

Group size and age

Min. 6, max. 15, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Minimum age 16.

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Adult Group Holidays The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.


Leisurely / Moderate In order to provide a more accurate grading system, where a trip falls between two grades we use an intermediate or split grade, for example Leisurely/Moderate. Occasionally, there are optional activities available en route, in this case the optional grade is indicated in brackets, for example Grade Challenging (climb Tough+). Clearly, conditions may differ from region-to-region or month-to-month and as such the information given on these pages is designed to act as a guide only. In all cases you should refer to the respective holiday's Trip Notes for further details.


Wildlife Wildlife: Trips may be wholly wildlife focused, or contain an element of wildlife viewing within a less specific itinerary.


Walking & Trekking Walking & Trekking: Trips are wholly trekking-focused or simply include a significant number of walking days during the itinerary.


 
 

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Olly, Brendan, David and Alistair.


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This trip is featured in the Walking & Trekking brochure.


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