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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. SOUTH AMERICA › ECUADOR, GALÁPAGOS Galápagos Island Hopping with Quito CLASSIC Highlights › Hike up Sierra Negra Volcano – the second largest volcanic crater in the world – and walk on the lava fields › Observe flamingos at an isolated lagoon › Be amazed at the unique wildlife of the Galápagos › Enjoy a homestay in Floreana What's Included Charles Darwin Research Centre visit (Santa Cruz). G Adventures- supported homestay (Floreana). Guided wildlife walks. Flamingo Lagoon visit (Isabela). Sierra Negra volcano hike with lava fields visit. Tortoise breeding centre and 'Wall of Tears' visit. Snorkelling (equipment provided), swimming and incredible wildlife encounters. Isabela Municipal Tax. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Standard hotels (6 nts), homestay (2 nts) TRANSPORT Plane, private van, speed boat GROUP LEADER Local naturalist guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), G Adventures representative in Quito MEALS 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner. Allow USD190-250 for meals not included. ITINERARY We know the dilemma: You want to maximize your time exploring the Galápagos Islands, and that includes making it as easy as possible to get to and from the islands. We've got your solution. We'll take care of your flight bookings in and out of Quito – with the cheapest flight cost possible. That way you'll be secure in knowing you've saved money, giving you plenty of time to hike, snorkel, and befriend the amazing wildlife of these cool islands. DAY 1 QUITO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 SANTA CRUZ Transfer to the Quito airport and catch a flight to the Galápagos. Arrive at Baltra and travel to the hotel in Santa Cruz. Later, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for an introduction to some of the unique wildlife and history of the area. ( 1B ) DAY 3 FLOREANA Hop on a speed boat to nearby Floreana Island. Stay in family guesthouses at the G Adventures- supported Community Campsite in Floreana. Enjoy guided walks to observe birds and other wildlife and learn about the area's natural history. Opt to go swimming or snorkelling. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAYS 4-6 ISABELA Travel to Isabela Island. Visit the flamingo lagoon and enjoy a volcano hike with a visit to the lava fields. Stop at the tortoise breeding centre and "Wall of Tears." Opt for a snorkelling excursion to Islote Tintoreras. ( 3B, 1L ) DAY 7 SANTA CRUZ Travel by speed boat back to Santa Cruz Island with a free evening for shopping or exploring the town of Puerto Ayora. ( 1B ) DAY 8 SANTA CRUZ/QUITO Travel back to Baltra to catch the flight to Quito. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the evening in the capital city. ( 1B ) DAY 9 QUITO Depart at any time. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE GALÁPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING: Want to spend more time in the Galápagos to do your own thing? Then add Galápagos Island Hopping which does not have have the flights included. See tour SEIG online. Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ J F M A M J J A S O N D 9 DAYS—QUITO TO QUITO FROM $ 2499 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 649 TOUR CODE: SEQI IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 16, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Galapagos Islands S A N T A C R U Z P A C I F I C O C E A N F L O R É A N A I S A B E L A Quito THIS TOUR VISITS A G ADVENTURES FOR GOOD PROJECT SEE PAGE 8 280