Impressions of the Galápagos Islands

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7 days
Quito, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristóbal Island

From the mainland to the islands, this week-long tour is brimming with unforgettable experiences.

Stroll through Independence Plaza, find your center at the equatorial line, and experience the vibrant culture of Ecuador’s capital city in Quito. Take a turn for the tropical as you head to the Galápagos Islands—an iconic archipelago where nature, wildlife, and Darwin’s theories come into focus. Don’t forget to wave “hello” to the giant tortoises!

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Designed with school calendars in mind, this flexible, highlight-rich tour lands in the sweet spot between a long weekend and a lengthier getaway—so you can focus less on scheduling and more on exploring.

  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

  • Day 2: Quito

  • Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island

    Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

    Visit the Twin Craters

    Explore the Santa Cruz Highlands

  • Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

  • Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island

  • Day 6: San Cristóbal Island • Quito • Depart for home

  • Day 7: Arrive home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Peru

  • Day 2: Quito

  • Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island

    Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

    Visit the Twin Craters

    Explore the Santa Cruz Highlands

  • Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

  • Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island

  • Day 6: San Cristóbal Island • Quito • Depart for home

  • Day 7: Arrive home

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Your experience includes

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  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; boat ride

  • Hotels

    5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch included days 3-5

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions

  • Entrances

    Church of la Compañía de Jesús, Intiñan Museum, local market, Charles Darwin Research Station

  • 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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