8 days
Quito, Baltra Island, North Seymour Island, Bartolomé Island, Santiago Island, San Cristóbal Island, Otavalo

Journeys on lunar-like landscapes. Walks over solidified lava. Underwater interactions with incredible creatures.

As you explore the geologically diverse Galápagos Islands via your boutique expedition ship, you just might find yourself wondering if you’ve somehow sailed off to an entirely different planet.
Cruising the Galápagos Islands
  • Day 1: Fly to Ecuador

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Quito

    Take a tour of Quito

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Independence Plaza
    • Government Palace

    Visit the Church of la Compañía de Jesús 

    Take an excursion to the equatorial line

    Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator 

  • Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • North Seymour Island

    Depart on a four-day cruise of the Galápagos Islands (Note: You’ll sleep on the ship for the next three nights) 

    Sail to North Seymour Island 

    Take a nature hike on North Seymour Island

    Go snorkeling 

    Sail overnight to Bartolomé Island

  • Day 4: Bartolomé Island • Santiago Island

    Take a nature walk on Bartolomé Island, home to Pinnacle Rock 

    Go snorkeling at Bartolomé Island

    Sail to Santiago Island 

    Take a hike at Sullivan Bay, an area covered in solidified lava flows

    Enjoy beach time and snorkeling at Sullivan Bay

    Sail overnight to San Cristóbal Island

  • Day 5: San Cristóbal Island

    Hike up a volcanic structure known as a tuff cone 

    See some of the Galápagos Islands’ iconic bird species

    Go snorkeling or kayaking at the tip of the island

    Enjoy a nature walk on Cerro Brujo, a white sand beach with a volcanic landscape

    Go snorkeling at Cerro Brujo

  • Day 6: San Cristóbal Island • Quito

    Disembark from the ship 

    Visit the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve to witness the archipelago’s most iconic creature

    Fly to Quito

    Enjoy free time in the morning on San Cristóbal Island  

  • Day 7: Quito • Depart for home

    Take a day trip to Otavalo

    Enjoy a demonstration from a local artisan

    Explore the local market

    Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi

  • Day 8: Arrive home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Ecuador

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Quito

    Take a tour of Quito

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Independence Plaza
    • Government Palace

    Visit the Church of la Compañía de Jesús 

    Take an excursion to the equatorial line

    Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator 

  • Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • North Seymour Island

    Depart on a four-day cruise of the Galápagos Islands (Note: You’ll sleep on the ship for the next three nights) 

    Sail to North Seymour Island 

    Take a nature hike on North Seymour Island

    Go snorkeling 

    Sail overnight to Bartolomé Island

  • Day 4: Bartolomé Island • Santiago Island

    Take a nature walk on Bartolomé Island, home to Pinnacle Rock 

    Go snorkeling at Bartolomé Island

    Sail to Santiago Island 

    Take a hike at Sullivan Bay, an area covered in solidified lava flows

    Enjoy beach time and snorkeling at Sullivan Bay

    Sail overnight to San Cristóbal Island

  • Day 5: San Cristóbal Island

    Hike up a volcanic structure known as a tuff cone 

    See some of the Galápagos Islands’ iconic bird species

    Go snorkeling or kayaking at the tip of the island

    Enjoy a nature walk on Cerro Brujo, a white sand beach with a volcanic landscape

    Go snorkeling at Cerro Brujo

  • Day 6: San Cristóbal Island • Quito

    Disembark from the ship 

    Visit the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve to witness the archipelago’s most iconic creature

    Fly to Quito

    Enjoy free time in the morning on San Cristóbal Island  

  • Day 7: Quito • Depart for home

    Take a day trip to Otavalo

    Enjoy a demonstration from a local artisan

    Explore the local market

    Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi

  • Day 8: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 2 internal flights

  • Hotels

    3 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 3 nights cabin accommodations

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 3 meals daily and soft drinks package during cruise

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; Galápagos Islands exploration (land and sea) with expert naturalists

  • Entrances

    Church of la Compañía de Jesús; Intiñan Museum; poncho weaving demonstration; Peguche Waterfall

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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