8-Day Best of the Galapagos
8 Days | Ecuador | Earth's Most Extraordinary Ecosystem
Overview
The World's Greatest Wildlife Destination
The Galapagos Islands are one of the world's most extraordinary natural destinations - a living laboratory of evolution where wildlife evolved in isolation for millions of years and is famously unafraid of humans. This 8-day luxury expedition visits the archipelago's most spectacular islands, providing intimate encounters with wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
SAZ Travel Collection's Galapagos expedition combines the finest accommodation options - luxury expedition yacht or premium land-based lodge - with expert naturalist guides and exclusive access to the archipelago's most remarkable wildlife sites.
Highlights
Galapagos Highlights
Unique Wildlife
Encounter wildlife found nowhere else on Earth - giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, and sea lions.
Snorkeling with Sea Lions
Swim alongside playful sea lions, sea turtles, sharks, and rays in the crystal-clear waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
Volcanic Landscapes
Explore dramatic volcanic landscapes that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution - raw, primordial, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
Expert Naturalist Guides
All excursions are led by certified Galapagos naturalist guides who bring the extraordinary ecosystem to life with deep knowledge.
Multiple Islands
Visit multiple islands across the archipelago - each with its own unique wildlife, landscapes, and ecological character.
Luxury Yacht or Lodge
Choose between a luxury expedition yacht cruising between islands or a premium land-based lodge with daily island excursions.
Day by Day
Your 8-Day Galapagos Expedition
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Arrival in Galapagos
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra or San Cristobal. Transfer to your luxury yacht or lodge. Evening briefing with your naturalist guide.
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Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and see giant tortoises up close. Tortuga Bay - pristine beach with marine iguanas and sea turtles. Snorkeling at Las Grietas.
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Española Island
Punta Suarez - home to the waved albatross colony (seasonal) and Nazca boobies. Gardner Bay - one of the archipelago's most beautiful beaches with sea lions.
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Fernandina Island - the youngest and most pristine island. Marine iguanas in enormous numbers. Isabela's Tagus Cove with volcanic crater hike.
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Isabela Island
Tintoreras - snorkeling with white-tipped reef sharks and penguins. Sierra Negra volcano - one of the world's largest volcanic craters. Flamingo lagoon.
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Sullivan Bay on Santiago - extraordinary lava formations and sea lions. Bartolome Island - the iconic Pinnacle Rock view and penguin spotting.
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North Seymour - magnificent frigate birds with inflated red pouches. Genovesa (Darwin Bay) - the 'bird island' with thousands of red-footed boobies.
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Departure
Final morning snorkel or beach visit. Transfer to airport for flights back to the mainland. Depart with extraordinary memories of Earth's most unique ecosystem.
Included
What's Included
- 7 nights luxury yacht or lodge accommodation
- All meals and beverages
- All island excursions
- Certified naturalist guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Galapagos National Park fees
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 SAZ concierge support
Luxury Expedition
Galapagos Islands
8 Days - Ecuador's Living Laboratory
Trip Details
Duration
8 Days
Destination
Ecuador
Style
Luxury Expedition
Category
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Best Season
Year-Round
Price
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Location
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The Galapagos Archipelago lies 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean - one of the world's most remote and extraordinary natural environments.
Galapagos Islands
Pacific Ocean, 1,000 km west of Ecuador
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