Galapagos Safari Adventure
7 Days
from
$4,120 pp*
Highlights:
Ecuador
(Quito)
,
Galapagos
(Santa Cruz Island)
Trip Start/End:
Quito
/
Quito
Travel to the Galápagos Islands and discover a fascinating realm of natural life, home to some of the most astonishing creatures found anywhere on Earth. Galápagos Islands are made up of 13 main islands, 17 islets, and dozens of ancient rock formations. After millennia of isolation, the animals are famously indifferent to people, allowing visitors to view then from mere inches away. Certified naturalists accompany every shore excursion to explain the animal species and ensure animal rights are respected. Arrive in Quito for overnight, and explore the old city at your leisure. The next day fly to Galapagos for your five day Safari Camp adventure. Explore one of the neighbouring islands, swim with the Galapagos penguins, the only equatorial penguins found in the world, or snorkel with dolphins, sea lions and marine iguanas, as they gracefully swim the waters of the Pacific, visit the Charles Darwin Research in Puerto Ayora are only few highlights of this magnificent place. Discover a fascinating realm of natural life, home to some of the most astonishing creatures found anywhere on Earth. Yacht excursions will vary depending on the length of your stay and the excursions available during your stay. Certiified naturalists will accompany you in island excursions to share their knowledge about the different animal species and ensure animal rights are respected.
The Galapagos Safari Camp is a new way of exploring the Galapagos archipelago!
PLEASE NOTE: When booking the Galapagos Safari Camp, there is a 20% non-refundable booking fee as part of the 30% per person deposit. This booking fee is paid to the Safari Camp to secure reservations.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Quito
| - Meet and Greet
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Patio Andaluz
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Quito - Galapagos - Santa Cruz Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Quito - Galapagos [Connecting in Guayaquil (Aerogal Airlines)] - Economy
- VIP Airport Arrival Service from Galapagos Safari Camp - VIP Room
- Lunch (included)
- Seeking Giant Tortoises (Arrival Day at Galapagos Safari Camp) - Guide
- Dinner (included)
| Galapagos Safari Camp
Tent (4N/5D Classic Short Safari) (B,L,D)
|
- Day 3
- Santa Cruz Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Cruising to a neighbouring island
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Galapagos Safari Camp
Tent (4N/5D Classic Short Safari) (B,L,D)
|
- Day 4
- Santa Cruz Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Another day to enjoy cruising to a neighbouring island
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Galapagos Safari Camp
Tent (4N/5D Classic Short Safari) (B,L,D)
|
- Day 5
- Santa Cruz Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Another day to enjoy cruising to a neighbouring island
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Galapagos Safari Camp
Tent (4N/5D Classic Short Safari) (B,L,D)
|
- Day 6
- Santa Cruz Island - Galapagos - Quito
| - Sunrise walk and departure (Galapagos Safari Camp departure day)
- Breakfast (included)
- VIP Airport Departure Service from Galapagos Safari Camp - VIP Room
- Air - Galapagos - Quito [Connecting in Guayaquil (Aerogal Airlines)] - Ecomony
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Patio Andaluz
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Quito
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Quito Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- NOTE: Quito International Departure Tax (not included)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Quito
Patio Andaluz Hotel
Day 1: Quito
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
Accommodation: Patio Andaluz The Hotel Patio Andaluz Quito, located in the heart of historic “Quito Antiguo” and surrounded by churches, museums and national monuments, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1978. The Hotel is an official National Treasure and holds centuries of history within its walls. It was part of the original Solaris (original building sites) that constituted the City of San Francisco of Quito at the time of its foundation. The hotel has a maximum capacity of a 63 guests with only 32 suites, and has fully equipped amenities throughout the hotel without sacrificing its traditional colonial style.
Santa Cruz Island
Galapagos Wildlife
Galapagos Safari Tent Exterior
Day 2: Quito - Galapagos - Santa Cruz Island
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
Fly from Quito to Galapagos via Guayaquil today. The flight duration is approximately 4 hours.
Please note: Flight rates and availability are subject to change until booking.
The VIP service allows you the convenience of pre-paying the National Park Entrance Fee of USD100.00 per person. This way, when you arrive in Galapagos, the Safari Camp staff will escort you to a VIP room at the airport, so you can wait comfortably while they take care of paying the Entrance Fee.
This service also includes a private transport from the airport to the channel, from where you will cross the narrow Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island.
Once in Santa Cruz, you will be accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guide who will take you to a farm in the highlands for a tasty lunch. You will then do a complete tour of the area, exploring various vegetation zones and microclimates, walking around pit craters, through lava tunnels and getting acquainted with endemic Scalesia and Guayabillo forests. At the Tortoise Reserve, you will observe the emblematic giant tortoises in their natural habitat and the abundant bird life of the highlands. Your tour will end at Galapagos Safari Camp where you can enjoy a sunset cocktail followed by dinner.
Accommodation: Galapagos Safari Camp Galapagos Tented Camp is set on a ridge in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, overlooking the National Park and offering magnificent views over the Pacific Ocean, the famous western & northern islands of Isabela, Santiago, Pinzón, Baltra, Rabida, Guy Fawkes and Daphne. The stylish central lodge is perched on a hill with panoramic views from its spacious veranda. The open-plan interior draws the eye to the islands scattered on the horizon below. Relax in the lounge and bar, with their cosy fireplace. Savour the local and international dishes created by their creative chef with home-grown produce in the dining room. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the infinity pool to cool down and observe the nature. The 55-hectare farm is rich in birdlife with finches, warbles, mockingbirds, galapagos doves, egrets and owls. Tortoises make frequent visits to the farm and are often seen in the area.
Frigate Bird
Day 3: Santa Cruz Island
After an early rise, you will take a boat trip to explore one of the neighbouring islands (North Seymour, Bartolomé, Plazas, Santa Fé, Floreana or Isabela). Each island has its particular natural habitat and you will be guided through the evolutionary marvels of your destination. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the second largest reserve in the world; you will be able to snorkel off the boat and experience the richness of the aquatic species. Alternatively, if you are SCUBA certified we can replace one or both day trips with diving.
Accommodation: Galapagos Safari Camp 
Galapagos Marine Iguana
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island
Today you will have the opportunity to explore another island near Santa Cruz. Or simply relax and stay to enjoy the facilites at the Galapagos Safari Camp.
Accommodation: Galapagos Safari Camp Day 5: Santa Cruz Island
Today you will have the opportunity to explore another island near Santa Cruz. Or simply relax and stay to enjoy the facilites at the Galapagos Safari Camp.
Accommodation: Galapagos Safari Camp - Galapagos Wildlife
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island - Galapagos - Quito
On your last day you can tour the farm at your leisure or enjoy the sunrise from our viewpoint before your airport transfer.
Enjoy the VIP room at the Baltra airport, so you can wait comfortably for your flight to Guyaquil or Quito.
Fly from Galapagos to Quito via Guayaquil on Aerogal. The flight duration is approximately 4 hour.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
Accommodation: Patio Andaluz Day 7: Quito
Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver.
A departure tax must be paid upon departing Ecuador through the Quito airport. The payment must be made in cash and the cost is of USD$44.30 per person. Subject to change without notice.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Patio Andaluz Hotel
Patio Andaluz - Quito
The Hotel Patio Andaluz Quito, located in the heart of historic “Quito Antiguo” and surrounded by churches, museums and national monuments, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1978. The Hotel is an official National Treasure and holds centuries of history within its walls. It was part of the original Solaris (original building sites) that constituted the City of San Francisco of Quito at the time of its foundation. The hotel has a maximum capacity of a 63 guests with only 32 suites, and has fully equipped amenities throughout the hotel without sacrificing its traditional colonial style.
- Galapagos Safari Tent Exterior
Tent Interior
Galapagos Safari Camp - Santa Cruz Island
Galapagos Tented Camp is set on a ridge in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, overlooking the National Park and offering magnificent views over the Pacific Ocean, the famous western & northern islands of Isabela, Santiago, Pinzón, Baltra, Rabida, Guy Fawkes and Daphne. The stylish central lodge is perched on a hill with panoramic views from its spacious veranda. The open-plan interior draws the eye to the islands scattered on the horizon below. Relax in the lounge and bar, with their cosy fireplace. Savour the local and international dishes created by their creative chef with home-grown produce in the dining room. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the infinity pool to cool down and observe the nature. The 55-hectare farm is rich in birdlife with finches, warbles, mockingbirds, galapagos doves, egrets and owls. Tortoises make frequent visits to the farm and are often seen in the area.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Ecuador
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport with remaining validity of at least six months is required to enter Ecuador and a valid passport is required to depart Ecuador for both US and Canadian citizens. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling on regular passports for tourism or business do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Ecuador for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ecuador.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Quito.
Government: Democratic republic since 1978.
Language: Spanish is the official language, but Quichua (Kichwa) and other indigenous languages are common.
Religion: Christianity, with 95% Roman Catholic.
Time: Mainland: GMT - 5. Galapagos Islands: GMT - 6.
Electricity: 120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs used are American-style and Japanese-style (two perpendicular flat blades).
Telephone: Country code +593.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with one international mobile phone company. Coverage is variable.
Internet: Internet access is broadly available, especially in Quito where there are a number of Internet cafes.
Travel tips of Galapagos
VISA/PASSPORT
A U.S. passport with remaining validity of at least six months is required to enter Ecuador. A valid U.S. passport is required to depart Ecuador. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. citizens traveling on regular passports for tourism or business do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are very limited since almost all guests are required to stay on cruise ships. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ecuador.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Main Airport: Baltra
Government: A province of Ecuador.
Language: Spanish. English is spoken in major tourist areas.
Religion: Roman Catholic, other denominations,
Time: GMT - 6.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 60Hz. (110 volts AC is available in most 4- and 5-star hotels.)
Telephone: Country code +593.
Mobile Telephone: Limited access.
Internet: Internet cafes on most islands.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Galapagos National Park fee USD $ 110 per person - Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
NOTE: Due to capacity constraints in Galapagos, there is a $300 non-refundable booking fee in addition to the 30% per person deposit. This booking fee is paid to vessel owners to secure reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: When booking the Galapagos Safari Camp, there is a 20% non-refundable booking fee as part of the 30% per person deposit. This booking fee is paid to the Safari Camp to secure reservations.
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