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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Ecuador
Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Islands
Pacific Ocean
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Private guided tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 2,500
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$ 3,075
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7 days
$ 357 / day
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Themes
Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Birding, Photography, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Exploring an Uninhabited Island: One of the highlights of our trip was venturing to an uninhabited island in the Galapagos. We had the opportunity to explore untouched landscapes, encounter unique wildlife, and truly immerse ourselves in the pristine beauty of nature.
- Giant Tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands: The Santa Cruz Highlands provided us with an incredible experience as we came face-to-face with giant tortoises. These majestic creatures, known for their longevity and impressive size, roamed freely in their natural habitat, allowing us to observe them up close and appreciate their gentle nature.
- Charles Darwin Station: The Charles Darwin Station offered us a deeper understanding of the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystem and ongoing conservation efforts. We had the chance to learn about the groundbreaking research conducted there and witness the dedicated work being done to protect the islands' fragile environment.
- Thrilling Kayaking in Tortuga Bay: The exhilarating kayaking expedition in Tortuga Bay was a highlight that filled us with a sense of adventure. Paddling through the crystal-clear waters, we admired the stunning coastal scenery, encountered marine life, and appreciated the tranquility of this picturesque location.
Trip Style
Private guided tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 980
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$ 1,323
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7 days
$ 140 / day
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Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Birding, Trekking & Expeditions, Scuba Diving, High Adventure, Photography, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Exploring Quito's Historic Center: A Journey Through Time
- Discovering the Natural Wonders of Papallacta Hot Springs
- Hiking the Majestic Quilotoa Crater Lake
- Cotopaxi National Park: Witnessing Ecuador's Breathtaking Landscapes
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Ecuador
United States
California
Channel Islands
Santa Cruz Island
Channel Islands Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Hike & Paddleboard
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Road Scholar
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
0- Wheelchair accessible
$ 1,499
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$ 2,024
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6 days
$ 250 / day
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50 plus, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
Flights & Transport:
Airfare included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Join naturalists for a walk around two of the Channel Islands, Anacapa Island and Santa Cruz, and learn the history of one of the few Native American tribes that took to the seas
- Snorkel with experts and get up-close to a stunning variety of underwater life
- Learn from expert instructors how to kayak and stand up paddleboard in calm harbor waters
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isla Baltra
Isla Floreana
Quito
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,542
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$ 4,357
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9 days
$ 394 / day
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Themes
Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Discover Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island
- Have a chance to kayak, snorkel and stand up paddleboard in Galapagos
- Explore National Park and Marine Reserve
- Don’t miss opportunity to see the Galapagos penguin’s, Sea turtles and sea lions
- Visit Yasuni National Park
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isla Baltra
Isla Bartolome
Isla Floreana
La Paz
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Luxury
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,250
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$ 2,565
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5 days
$ 450 / day
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High Adventure
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Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Visit Santa Cruz highlands one of the private reserves that borders the National Park where the famous Giant Tortoises inhabit in the wild
- Explore Bartolome Island, which offers one of the most dramatic views in the Galapagos Island
- See some of the Galapagos’ special wildlife, giant tortoises, frigate birds, sea lions, Darwin’s finches, petrels and marine iguanas, among other species.
- Explore the Floreana highlands on our open-air bus (chiva) - an unbeatable, historic, and comfortable way to see the island
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isla Baltra
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Luxury
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 5,287
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$ 6,027
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6 days
$ 881 / day
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High Adventure
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Explore Santa Cruz highlands to our exclusive giant tortoise reserve and tented camp.
- Walk to the beautiful Tortuga Bay beach where you can spot marine iguanas, go for a swim, snorkel or just relax on the pristine sand.
- Visit The Charles Darwin Research Center, which is the hub of all scientific research in the Galapagos Islands.
- Visit “EL Trapiche” (trapiche is the Spanish word for sugar mill). We will have the opportunity to glimpse into the daily lives of the locals by experiencing how they produce sugar cane.
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Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Luxury
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,250
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$ 2,565
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5 days
$ 450 / day
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Themes
Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit Baltra Island
- Explore Santa Cruz Island and Galápagos Islands
- Have a chance to learn kayaking skills
- See several sea birds such as tropic birds, Nazca and blue footed boobies
- Explore Isabela highlands
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Guayaquil
Isabela Island
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island
By
Guidecuador
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,990
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$ 2,687
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8 days
$ 249 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Scuba Diving, High Adventure, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
Start and end in Guayaquil or Quito! With the adventure tour Guidegalapagos Affordable 8 Days Tour, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through Guayaquil, Ecuador and 4 other destinations in Ecuador. Guidegalapagos Affordable 8 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Isabela Island
Quito
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz Island
By
Guidecuador
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,200
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$ 3,936
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9 days
$ 356 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Scuba Diving, High Adventure, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Internal airfare and ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
Start and end in Quito! With the adventure tour GuideGalapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour, you have a 9 day tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. GuideGalapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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Galapagos Islands
Preferred
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Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,695
8 days
$ 337 / day
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Themes
Hiking & Walking, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, 18 - 30's
Flights & Transport:
Internal airfare and ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit three different Galapagos Islands
- Hang out with Giant Tortoises in their natural environment
- Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano, home of the one of the largest volcanic craters in the world
- Swim, snorkel, and hike with tons of wildlife like the Galapagos penguins, blue footed boobies, sea turtles, sea lions, sharks, manta rays, and much more
- Learn how to experience the Galapagos responsibly from your certified naturalist guide.
- Snorkeling and hiking experience on an uninhabited island
- Experience the largest white sand beach in the Galapagos at Tortuga Bay
- Guided hike on Sierra Negra Volcano
- Snorkeling and hiking on Tintoreras Islet
- Countless encounters with native wildlife
- Guided city tour of Quito
- Galapagos Transit Control Card
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