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	$7,259
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, Virtuoso
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
15 Dec 2025	22 Dec 2025	2	$7,259
29 Dec 2025	05 Jan 2026	1	$7,259
26 Jan 2026	02 Feb 2026	1	$7,899
23 Mar 2026	30 Mar 2026	4	$7,899
06 Apr 2026	13 Apr 2026	5	$8,079
20 Apr 2026	27 Apr 2026	5	$7,899
18 May 2026	25 May 2026	9	$8,079
15 Jun 2026	22 Jun 2026	3	$7,899
13 Jul 2026	20 Jul 2026	4	$7,899
10 Aug 2026	17 Aug 2026	8	$7,899
07 Sep 2026	14 Sep 2026	7	$7,719
05 Oct 2026	12 Oct 2026	9	$7,719
19 Oct 2026	26 Oct 2026	14	$7,719
02 Nov 2026	09 Nov 2026	16	$7,899
16 Nov 2026	23 Nov 2026	12	$7,899
30 Nov 2026	07 Dec 2026	16	$7,899
14 Dec 2026	21 Dec 2026	15	$7,899
28 Dec 2026	04 Jan 2027	16	$8,079
11 Jan 2027	18 Jan 2027	16	$7,899
25 Jan 2027	01 Feb 2027	16	$7,899
08 Feb 2027	15 Feb 2027	13	$7,899
08 Mar 2027	15 Mar 2027	16	$7,719
22 Mar 2027	29 Mar 2027	16	$7,899
05 Apr 2027	12 Apr 2027	16	$8,079
19 Apr 2027	26 Apr 2027	16	$7,899
03 May 2027	10 May 2027	16	$8,079
17 May 2027	24 May 2027	16	$8,079
14 Jun 2027	21 Jun 2027	16	$7,719
12 Jul 2027	19 Jul 2027	16	$7,899
06 Sep 2027	13 Sep 2027	16	$7,719
04 Oct 2027	11 Oct 2027	16	$7,719
18 Oct 2027	25 Oct 2027	16	$7,719
01 Nov 2027	08 Nov 2027	16	$7,899
15 Nov 2027	22 Nov 2027	16	$7,899
29 Nov 2027	06 Dec 2027	16	$7,899
13 Dec 2027	20 Dec 2027	16	$7,899