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The Ultimate Escapade Through the Galapagos

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 56 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 10-day island-hopping circuit through the Galapagos — Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristobal — built around giant tortoises, snorkeling, and volcanic landscapes, with a Quito arrival on either end. This trip is entirely within Ecuador — a night in Quito on arrival and departure, with the rest of the time spent island-hopping the Galapagos archipelago by ferry and short flight.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport, with a transfer to your hotel in the historic centre.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Quito

Your driver meets you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel in the centre of Quito.

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Day 2 — Quito to Santa Cruz

Fly to Baltra and continue to Santa Cruz Island, visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises and the Los Gemelos twin sinkholes.

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Day 3 — Santa Cruz

Start at Tortuga Bay Beach for wildlife watching, then explore Puerto Ayora's shops and culture before a seaside sunset dinner.

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Day 4 — Santa Cruz

An optional morning of kayaking for sea turtles and rays, followed by beach relaxation, swimming, and evening wildlife spotting along the bay.

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Day 5 — Santa Cruz

A boat trip to one of the nearby uninhabited islands to see blue-footed boobies and sea lions, with volcanic landscape hiking.

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Day 6 — Santa Cruz to Isla Isabela

Ferry across to Isla Isabela, visiting Flamingo Lagoon and snorkeling at Concha de Perla to observe marine life.

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Day 7 — Isla Isabela

Choose between hiking the 20km Sierra Negra Volcano trail or a relaxed day at the local beach and town.

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Day 8 — Isla Isabela to San Cristobal

Fly to San Cristobal, visit the Interpretation Center, and hike Tijeretas Hill with an opportunity to snorkel.

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Day 9 — San Cristobal

A full tour of San Cristobal including snorkeling at Kicker Rock, the white-sand beach at Cerro Brujo with resident sea lions, and Punta Pitt, home to three species of booby.

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Day 10 — San Cristobal to Quito

A final stroll along the Malecón before flying back to Quito for your international departure.

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Departure

The trip ends back in Quito, with a transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Seven of the ten days are spent island-hopping Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristobal — Quito is just the arrival and departure point.
Snorkeling stops are optional at every site, and life jackets are available — no strong swimming ability is required to enjoy the wildlife viewing.
The 20km round-trip trail is a full-day option; Day 7 also offers a easier beach and town alternative if you'd rather not hike.
Accommodation, select meals, inter-island transport (flights, ferries, and boat excursions), guided excursions, and select entrance fees are included; international flights, tips, and personal expenses are not.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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