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Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife
The Galápagos Islands aren't just all about cruising! Over a week’s time and beginning and ending right in the heart of the action (the islands, of course), you’ll stay active by snorkelling, hiking, and exploring the diverse terrain before slowing things down with wildlife exploration in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. With plenty of options to stick around after the trip’s done (or show up early for some independent adventuring beforehand), this is the perfect express trip for a most excellent Galápagos experience.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Grading: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Merchandising: Planeterra Project
Merchandising: Jane Goodall Collection
A selection of wildlife-focused tours endorsed by world renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. As a proud partner of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, G Adventures is thrilled to share that a portion of every adventure booked will help support their mission to protect wildlife and work with local communities to become their partners in conservation. <a href="https://www.gadventures.com/jane-goodall/">Learn more about the Jane Goodall Collection.</a>
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 18-39
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Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife - Itinerary
DAY 1
Santa Cruz Island
Arrive to Galapagos before 11:00am and transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the town of Puerto Ayora. Meet the group at the hotel at 1:00pm for a guided visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station for an opportunity to see the famous tortoises up close. Get to know the group in the evening over a few drinks. Cheers to new adventures with new friends!
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit:
Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened.
This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico:
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife - Itinerary
DAY 1
Santa Cruz Island
Arrive to Galapagos before 11:00am and transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the town of Puerto Ayora. Meet the group at the hotel at 1:00pm for a guided visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station for an opportunity to see the famous tortoises up close. Get to know the group in the evening over a few drinks. Cheers to new adventures with new friends!
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Research Station Visit:
Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened.
This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico:
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
What’s Included
- Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island
- Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island)
- Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal)
- Concha Perla snorkelling excursion
- Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela Island)
- Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
- Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Simple hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts
- Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer)Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).
Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 08 2026 | Sat, Feb 14 2026 | Sold Out | $1,304.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Feb 15 2026 | Sat, Feb 21 2026 | Sold Out | $1,304.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Feb 22 2026 | Sat, Feb 28 2026 | Sold Out | $1,304.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Mar 01 2026 | Sat, Mar 07 2026 | Request (1) | $1,444.15 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Mar 08 2026 | Sat, Mar 14 2026 | Open (7) | $1,274.25 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Mar 15 2026 | Sat, Mar 21 2026 | Open (5) | $1,359.2 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Mar 29 2026 | Sat, Apr 04 2026 | Sold Out | $1,529.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Apr 05 2026 | Sat, Apr 11 2026 | Open (1) | $1,529.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Apr 12 2026 | Sat, Apr 18 2026 | Sold Out | $1,529.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island. Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island). Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal). Concha Perla snorkelling excursion. Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela Island). Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Snorkel with sea lions, travel by public speedboats around the Galápagos Islands, visit Charles Darwin Research Station, hike the Sierra Negra Volcano.
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Are there Itinerary notes?
Are there Itinerary notes?
When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Your flight must arrive by or before: 11:00am on Day 1
Depart at any time.
Meeting point is at the hotel at 1:00pm to join the group.
