SHORTLIST

Galápagos — West & Central Islands aboard the Eden

Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this 8-day tour that hits the central, and west islands of the Galápagos. Along the way, you'll have plenty of time to spot and snap photos of giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz, Darwin's famed finches in Punta Moreno, and flightless cormorants on Fernandina. Do it all aboard the Eden, the latest addition to G Adventures' Galápagos fleet, outfitted with your comfort in mind.
Tour details
Tour Provider G Adventures
Price From
$5,309
Number of Days
8
Start Location
Quito, Ecuador
End Location
Quito, Ecuador
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 16
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
River/Small ship/Barge
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1 - Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Quito/Santa Cruz Island
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to Puerto Ayora and board the Eden. Spend the afternoon in the highlands seeing giant tortoises in the wild.
Day 3 - Isabela Island
Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before hiking to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano. In the afternoon, visit the wetlands and the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Day 4 - Isabela Island
Pay a morning visit to Punta Moreno on the southwest coast of Isabela to see lava formations, flamingos, and amazing views of the three most active volcans in the Galápagos Islands. Don't forget your snorkels! In the afternoon, visit Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins.
Day 5 - Tagus Cove/Fernandina Island
Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands, where you will have an opportunity to snorkel. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.
Day 6 - Puerto Egas/Rábida Island
On a morning excursion to Puerto Egas, walk on a dark sand beach studded with rock formations and tidal pools. Take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters and snorkel around, searching for fish and sea turtles in the protected bay. Later, visit Rábida Island for a visit to a saltwater lagoon and sea lion colony.
Day 7 - Santa Cruz Island/Quito
Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito.
Day 8 - Quito
Depart at any time.
Inclusions
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden (5 nts)
  • All meals aboard the Eden
  • Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide
  • Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Chance to see flightless cormorants and penguins (Isabela Island)
  • Visit to the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos (Fernandina Island)
  • Snorkelling at Puerto Egas and North Seymour
  • Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
24 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2025 2 $7,079
21 Apr 2025 28 Apr 2025 5 $5,309
19 May 2025 26 May 2025 2 $7,259
02 Jun 2025 09 Jun 2025 5 $5,519
16 Jun 2025 23 Jun 2025 1 $5,663
14 Jul 2025 21 Jul 2025 1 $7,079
08 Sep 2025 15 Sep 2025 1 $6,899
06 Oct 2025 13 Oct 2025 4 $6,899
20 Oct 2025 27 Oct 2025 9 $6,899
03 Nov 2025 10 Nov 2025 10 $7,079
17 Nov 2025 24 Nov 2025 1 $7,079
01 Dec 2025 08 Dec 2025 14 $7,079
15 Dec 2025 22 Dec 2025 4 $7,259
29 Dec 2025 05 Jan 2026 16 $7,259
12 Jan 2026 19 Jan 2026 16 $7,419
26 Jan 2026 02 Feb 2026 15 $7,419
09 Feb 2026 16 Feb 2026 16 $7,419
09 Mar 2026 16 Mar 2026 14 $7,259
23 Mar 2026 30 Mar 2026 16 $7,419
06 Apr 2026 13 Apr 2026 16 $7,619
20 Apr 2026 27 Apr 2026 14 $7,419
18 May 2026 25 May 2026 16 $7,619
15 Jun 2026 22 Jun 2026 16 $7,419
13 Jul 2026 20 Jul 2026 16 $7,419
10 Aug 2026 17 Aug 2026 16 $7,419
07 Sep 2026 14 Sep 2026 12 $7,259
05 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 16 $7,259
19 Oct 2026 26 Oct 2026 16 $7,259
02 Nov 2026 09 Nov 2026 16 $7,419
16 Nov 2026 23 Nov 2026 16 $7,419
30 Nov 2026 07 Dec 2026 16 $7,419
14 Dec 2026 21 Dec 2026 16 $7,419
28 Dec 2026 04 Jan 2027 16 $7,619
11 Jan 2027 18 Jan 2027 16 $7,419
25 Jan 2027 01 Feb 2027 16 $7,419
08 Feb 2027 15 Feb 2027 16 $7,419
08 Mar 2027 15 Mar 2027 16 $7,259
22 Mar 2027 29 Mar 2027 16 $7,419
05 Apr 2027 12 Apr 2027 16 $7,619
19 Apr 2027 26 Apr 2027 16 $7,419
03 May 2027 10 May 2027 16 $7,619
17 May 2027 24 May 2027 16 $7,619
14 Jun 2027 21 Jun 2027 16 $7,259
12 Jul 2027 19 Jul 2027 16 $7,419
06 Sep 2027 13 Sep 2027 16 $7,259
04 Oct 2027 11 Oct 2027 16 $7,259
18 Oct 2027 25 Oct 2027 16 $7,259
01 Nov 2027 08 Nov 2027 16 $7,419
15 Nov 2027 22 Nov 2027 16 $7,419
29 Nov 2027 06 Dec 2027 16 $7,419
13 Dec 2027 20 Dec 2027 16 $7,419