Galápagos Express Camping Adventure
7 days from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Ayora
Duration7 days

The Galápagos Islands aren't just all about cruising – try a camping experience on for size! 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, diving, and hiking diverse terrain before slowing things down with wildlife exploration in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. At the end of the day, you’ll camp out surrounded by the sounds of island wildlife. 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.

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  • Duration: 7 days
    Service level: Camping
  • Starts in: Puerto Ayora
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ends in: Puerto Ayora
    Ages: 18+
Galápagos Express Camping Adventure - Tour Map

Itinerary

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Day 1: Puerto Ayora/Santa Cruz Island

Start place: Puerto Ayora

Enjoy a day on Santa Cruz island and head to the highlands to see giant tortoises in the wild and hike to the lava tunnels.

End place: Santa Cruz

Meals: L, D
Day 2: Santa Cruz Island/Floreana Island

Start place: Santa Cruz

In the morning, visit the Charles Darwin Station to see Galápagos giant tortoises. After, transfer by speedboat to Floreana Island. Get settled at the G Adventures-supported community guesthouse and opt to explore the small town or catch the sunset at Playa Negra beach. Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.

End place: Floreana Island

Meals: B, D
Day 3: Floreana Island

Start place: Floreana Island

Enjoy an included snorkelling excursion to Loberia, and visit the highlands of Floreana.

End place: Floreana Island

Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Floreana Island/Isabela Island

Start place: Floreana Island

Take a speedboat over to Isabela Island and hike the Sierra Negra Volcano for spectacular views from above.

End place: Isla Isabela

Meals: B, D
Day 5: Isabela Island

Start place: Isla Isabela

Enjoy free time in the morning for optional activities, opt to go snorkelling, surfing or hit the beach. In the afternoon, visit the Flamingo Lagoon and the Tortoise Breeding Centre. Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability.

End place: Isla Isabela

Meals: B
Day 6: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

Start place: Isla Isabela

Transfer by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island, and enjoy a night in the town of Puerto Ayora. Hike to beautiful Tortuga Bay, and opt to go kayaking or just lounge on the beach. Please note, the accommodation for the night is multi-share in a hostel.

End place: Santa Cruz

Meals: B
Day 7: Puerto Ayora

Start place: Puerto Ayora

Depart at any time.

End place: Puerto Ayora

Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Guesthouse, Floreana Island
  • Highlands and lava tunnels (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Highlands visit (Floreana Island)
  • Loberia snorkelling excursion
  • Visit to Flamingo Lagoon and Tortoise Breeding Centre (Isabela Island)
  • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Isabela Municipal Tax
  • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Speedboat, Pickup truck, Public bus, And private vehicle
  • Accommodation

    Camping (3 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouse (2 nts), Multi-share hostel (1 nt)

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