Survival of the Fittest: Hiking, Biking & Water Sports on the Galápagos Islands
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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This is an international travel day; no meals or program activities are scheduled on this day. Drive from airport to the hotel is about 4 miles, approx. 15 minutes (dependent on traffic). See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
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Approx. 16 miles, about 30 minute drive to Laguna Eco Park. Visit to the Laguna Eco Park will be approximately 4 hours and include 1 hour of kayaking.
8:30 a.m. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will...
Flight to the Galapagos is approx. 2 hours, and there is a 50 lbs. weight limit for checked luggage. Excess luggage can be stored at the hotel in Guayaquil. Upon arrival in the Galapagos we will immediately transfer to go kayaking; wear a swimsuit and pack a day bag w...
North Seymour: dry landing. Walking approximately 1.5 miles. Board a boat for the approx. 1 hour transfer to North Seymour Island. Participants may want to consider sea-sickness patches for the boat transfers as the sea conditions can change rapidly.
After break...
Biking approx. 30 minutes, downhill on paved roads. Kayaking for approximately 1 hour. Participants may want to bring a waterproof camera or waterproof housing for their camera during activities. Wear your bathing suit to the beach; pack a day bag with sunglasses, hat...
Boat transfer to Isabela is about 2.5 hours. Hiking around wetlands and lagoons, up to 1 mile over mainly flat terrain. Participants may want to consider sea-sickness patches for the boat transfers as the sea conditions can change rapidly.
This morning we will c...
This morning we begin a full day of hiking at Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico. We’ll transfer by chiva for approx. 25 miles, about 45 minutes to the highlands and disembark at the park entrance. The hike is roughly 10 miles round trip, approximately 4-5 hours. Please be...
Kayaking the bay; bike ride to Wall of Tears 10 miles round trip; flat, sandy coastal road from town that becomes hilly as we enter the park.
In the town of Puerto Villamil, we will kayak in the nearby bay. We will launch from the dock and paddle across the bay ...
This morning before breakfast, we will have an early morning departure to the pier and transfer by boat to Puerto Ayora approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Participants may want to consider sea-sickness patches for the boat transfers as the sea conditions can change rapidly...
Hotel check out by noon. Participants with independent travel arrangements and/or scheduled on later flights can keep their hotel rooms until check-out time on this day. Except for breakfast, all other meals are on your own on this day. See your program’s travel detai...
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