Galapagos in January

Travel Requirements Ecuador has the following requirements for entry: Travelers require a passport to enter Ecuador. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Ecuador. Galapagos Islands: Travelers ...

Capital: Quito Credit Cards Accepted: Credit cards like Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in cities, hotels, and tourist areas. American Express is less commonly accepted. In small towns and rural areas, cash (USD) is often preferred. Currency:...

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Start your day with a scenic drive to the province of Imbabura, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. Begin with a visit to a local textile artisan workshop where you can witness traditional weaving techniques and learn abo...

Catch an early morning transfer to Quito airport for your flight to San Cristobal Island, Galapagos. The flight will take approximately 3.5 hours including a stop in Guayaquil to pick up additional passengers (you will not need to disembark the plane...

This afternoon, join your local naturalist guide on San Cristobal and head to La Loberia where you'll put on snorkeling gear for the first time and go for a swim among sea lions, perhaps spotting sea turtles too. At evening, head to the Interpretatio...

Take a 45-minute boat ride to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) today. On the way, you might be able to spot nesting frigates and blue-footed boobies. You might even get the chance to swim among the sea lions again. At Leon Dormido, you can snorkel and look...

Take an early morning boat ride towards Isla Floreana this morning. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, including dolphins and whales. Snorkel in the clear blue waters and then break for lunch. Afterward, venture to a black-sand beach ...

This morning, you'll hop on a small Zodiac boat and cruise to Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley), looking out for blue-footed boobies and the famous Galapagos penguin. Take a short walk on this isolated islet and popular iguana nesting site, then snorkel i...

Start your last day on Isla Isabela by heading towards the Sierra Negra Volcano one of the Galapagos' most active volcanoes and the world's second-largest crater! Weather permitting, you'll take a challenging hike of around 17 km up the rocky mount...

Jump aboard a private speedboat this morning and head to Isla Santa Cruz. When you arrive, leave your bags at the hotel and head to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Your first stop is a local farm, where giant tortoises roam the grounds. Here in Manzanillo ...

Take a morning walk in Tortuga Bay after breakfast. Along the way, keep an eye out for eagle rays, sea turtles and blue-footed boobies. After returning to town for lunch, you'll pass through a local fish market on the way to The Galapagos Conservancy...

We say goodbye to the Galapagos today and take a flight back to Quito (Please note the flight will make a stop in Guayaquil). You'll arrive back to Quito later in the afternoon.

Quito is one of the most attractive cities in South America, sitting at an altitude of 2850 m with a view of Volcan Pichincha on the horizon. You'll join your local leader on a tour of the historic center. Catch the metro to the Parque de la Alameda ...

This evening your adventure comes to an end in Quito. As there are no activities planned for the final day, you can depart the accommodation at any time.

Check In Check in begins 24 hours before your flight's departure. I recommend checking in online either in Delta's app or on Delta.com. Sometimes, particularly for international flights or if you have special circumstances (like an infant-in-arms, et...