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8 Days 7 Nights

Galapagos Wildlife Tours

Galápagos Wildlife & Birding: Albatrosses, Penguins & More

Highly Recommended in Trip Advisor

Explore Santa Cruz Island and its surroundings for incredible wildlife like Giant Tortoises, Galapagos Penguins, Darwin Finches, Blue-footed Boobies, San Cristobal Island and Isabela Island

Over 32 endemics possible bird species like Galapagos Hawk, Darwin Finches, Lava Heron, Galapagos Dove, Lava Gull, Flightless Cormorant and others.

Focus in Birding, Nature, and Wildlife tours with private/shared naturalist guides

Hotel options:Tourist, First Class, or Luxury inland stays

24/7 Customer Support: We will ensure your trip goes smoothly and can be reached anytime via whatsapp at +593 99 373 2879.

Link de galaxy: https://galaxydailyonboard.com/

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Contact Information

Barrio Andrango, Quito, Ecuador

sales@ecuadorbirdstours.com

+593 99 373 2879

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8 Days Land-Base Galapagos Map

Day 1. Flight to San Cristobal. Visit La Loberia.
Day 2. Full Day Espanola and Gardner Bay.
Day 3. Boat transfer to Santa Cruz Island. Highlands Tortoises and Garrapatero Beach.
Day 4. Full Day Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 5. Full Day North Seymour and Bachas Beach.
Day 6. Boat transfert to Isabela, Sierra Negra Volcano Hiking
Day 7. Isabela Island and Los Tuneles.
Day 8. Boat transfer to Baltra. Flight to Quito.
FREE Night in our Birding Lodge either before or after Galapagos

Itinerary

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YOUR FREE NIGHT PROMOTION - EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER GALAPAGOS INCLUDED

24/7 Roundtrip Airport Transfers

1 Free Night in our Top Birding Lodge located 15 minutes from Quito Airport

Breakfast and Dinner Included per person

Wifi and Use of Birding Reserve

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FLIGHT TO SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT, VISIT LA LOBERIA

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Airport. Flight to San Cristobal Airport (not included).

Upon arrival pick up by one of our representatives at the Airport. After check-in at your hotel, visit La Lobería, it’s a coral sand beach, its name is due to the large number of sea lions that swim freely and rest on its rocks and sand. On the trail it is possible to observe marine iguanas until you reach the cliffs where there are several species of birds nesting there.

Meals Included: Lunch

Overnight: San Cristobal,Island, select category hotel.

Guide: Private Naturalist Guide

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FULL DAY ESPANOLA ISLAND, WAVED ALBATROSSES, GARDNER BAY

Welcome to Española Island, one of the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, known as the oldest island in the archipelago, Española is famous for its amazing biodiversity and its waved albatross colony, which offers an impressive courtship display during the breeding season. Explore its impressive cliffs, white sand beaches and the iconic rock formation known as “El Soplador”.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: San Cristobal,Island, select category hotel.

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide

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SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS, TORTOISES HIGHLANDS AND GARRAPETERO BEACH

Transfer to Santa Cruz Island by public speed boat a trip around 2 – ½ hours depending on sea conditions. Upon arrival to Santa Cruz Island visit the Highlands: along the way you will see the lush forests where the Giant Galapagos tortoises are found in their natural environment.

This is the best place in the Galapagos to see these gentle giants casually grazing and resting in freshwater ponds. A great diversity of birds that are rarely found in the lowlands, and several species of waterfowl, also live here. You will visit the Lava tunnels and learn how these extraordinary formations were created by ancient volcanic eruptions.

Garrapatero Beach, a hidden gem, a beach known for its soft white sand, crystal clear waters and tranquil atmosphere, an ideal place to relax and practice water activities. Explore the surrounding mangroves and lagoons, home to diverse bird species such as flamingos and herons.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Santa Cruz Island, select category hotel.

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide

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FULL DAY NORTH SEYMOUR AND SNORKEL BACHAS BEACH

Pick up from your hotel and continue to Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily. After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km trail where we can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of blue-footed boobies. Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, frigates, and pelicans! Lunch on-board and afternoon snorkelling in Bachas Beach.

Possible Fauna: Lava Lizards, Green Sea Turtles, Rays, Galapagos Penguin, Sooty Shearwater, Magnificent Frigatebird, Great Frigatebird, Blue-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Red-footed Booby, American Flamingo, Brown Noody, Galapagos Petrel, Common Cactus Finch, Red-billed Tropicbird, Black-bellied Plover, Red-necked Phalarope, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Brujo Flycatcher, Galapagos Hawk.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch on board

Overnight: Select Hotel

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide aboard Galaxy Daily

Galaxy Daily Yatch

Blue-footed Booby

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Magnifecent Great Frigatebird

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FULL DAY BARTOLOME PINNACLE ROCK AND SNORKEL SULLIVAN BAY PENGUINS

This island, with its iconic pinnacle, is located northwest of Santa Cruz. Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island, through its 395 steps that will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle. During the walk, we will observe small lava tunnels that are the product of the last eruption and where endemic vegetation grow, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin’s finches. Afternoon snorkelling near Bartolome Island for possible Sea Turtles and Galapagos Penguins.

Possible Fauna: Galapagos Penguin, Blue-footed Booby, Galapagos Hawk, American Oystercatcher, Lava Gull, Magnificent Frigatebird, Great Blue Heron, Striated Heron, Laughing Gull, Galapagos Dove, Swallow-tailed Gull, Galapagos Petrel, Franklins Gull, Least Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, Red Phalarope, Large-Tree Finch and White-tipped Shark, Rays, Sea Turtles.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch on board

Overnight: Select Hotel

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide aboard Galaxy Daily

Galapagos Penguin

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Meal aboard Galaxy Daily

South Plazas Islands

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ISABELA ISLAND, SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO

Transfer by speed boat from Santa Cruz to Isabela at 07:00 am (Navigation time pprox.. 2 hours – 3 hours according to weather condition).

Sierra Negra, a geological jewel in the Galapagos Islands, is a volcanic caldera, the largest in the world and offers a surreal and spectacular landscape. Enjoy a hike along the trails to appreciate the panoramic views of the caldera and its surroundings, as well as the opportunity to observe endemic flora and fauna.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch on board

Overnight: Isabela Island, Select Hotel Category

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide

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LOS TUNELES

The Tunnels, also known as "The Lava Tunnels", are an outstanding geological formation and snorkeling site in the Galapagos Islands. This labyrinth of underwater lava formations creates natural shallow pools, ideal for exploring marine life. The underwater arches and tunnels are home to diverse species such as sharks, rays, sea turtles and tropical fish.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch on board

Overnight: Isabela Island, Select Hotel Category

Guide: Shared Naturalist Guide

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INTER-ISLAND FLIGHT TO BALTRA and FLIGHT TO QUITO

Early Transfer to Isabela Dock. Speed Boat 2- 3 hours to Santa Cruz Island, then continue by car to Baltra Airport for another 1 hour. Return flight to Quito.

Alternative, (additional fee) Transfer to Isabela Airport and 30 Minutes Inter-island flight to Baltra Airport, please note weight conditions (25lbs checked bag per person + 10 lbs carry on per person) Additional pounds please pay directly at the counter.

As your Galápagos tale nears its end, we ensure a seamless journey back to Quito. Flight to Quito. End of Services.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Type of Accommodations

You can choose between Tourist, First Class or Luxury Lodges in Santa Cruz Island.

Tourist Class Category

Fiesta Hotel

First Class Category

Ikala Lodge

Luxury Class Category

Finch Bay Hotel

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Testimonials

BRILLIANT BIRDING!

2025

Australia

“We enjoyed a wonderful three week trip to Ecuador, experiencing over 500 species as we travelled from Quito to the Mindo area and then east through a variety of elevations and forests until seeing the Napo river region of the Amazon. Fantastic birds and Harpy Eagle! An awesome enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, Miguel, Carlos, and Marcelo. Looking forward already to return to enjoy great birding. The lodges were all excellent and great food.” Ken.

An extraordinary memorable experience

2025

Australia

“I participated in a 3 week experience organized with Diego and Ecuador Birding Tours. The trip was well planned and I loved the Condor lookout where there have identified 48 perching sites and we counted six birds flying. I liked how they partnered with other local residents to see their hummingbirds and ant wrens, toucons etc and the choice of hotels was first class. Diego is committed to reforestation and protecting the environment. It was a memorable trip thanks to Diego and Birding Ecuador” Diane.

Andean Cock of the Rock Tour

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“Fantastic day trip on the Cock-of-the-Rock tour. Saw lots of birds, including the cock-of-the-rock lek, multiple antpitta species, and quetzals. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the included meals were delicious.” Stuart Masson.

Wonderful birding trip! 204 bird species photographed in 7 days!!

2025

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“Such a great experience. Our personal guide loves his work and was very resourceful at getting us and the birds together. He has 20+ years experience. Plus – he’s a knowledgeable photographer and knows about lighting, angles, and other necessary details! Diego went above and beyond what was required. Thank you Diego and Ecuadorbirdstours.com!” Bobby and family.

Amazing Hummingbird Tour

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“Amazing trip set up by Diego, I did four days of “Hummingbirding” and saw 38 species of hummers. The food was delicious with good sized portions at the lodges and at the restaurants we stopped at for lunch along the way. Overall a great experience with Ecuador Birds tours and I’m already booking my next trip to return only 7 weeks after I left Ecuador on the first trip. I highly recommend Ecuador Birds Tours! Thank you Diego and Miguel!! Chris Drakis.