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Galapagos Adventure

11-day adventure on board the Reina Silvia

Detailed, day-by-day itinerary for this adventure!
Accommodations are noted, and meals are coded as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Top: The feet really are red! Red-footed Booby, Genovesa Island. © Weston Walker. Below: One of the many cathedrals of Quito © Bill Roberson.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador

Fly from your home city to Quito, Ecuador. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Hilton Colón Quito hotel with check-in to your Club Floor accommodations.

Hilton Colón Quito

Day 2

Quito, Equatorial Monument — Video Tour of Historic Quito

We spend the day exploring colonial Quito known for its many churches, peaceful squares, fountains, balconied houses, steep narrow streets and secluded gardens. We also visit the Equatorial Monument where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. There will be time to do a bit of shopping before we meet for a welcome dinner.

Hilton Colón Quito, BLD

Day 3

Fly to Galapagos, board the Reina Silvia

We have an early morning flight to the Galapagos Islands, where we embark on the Reina Silvia, our home for the next eight days. We then cruise out into the Galapagos National Park for our in-depth exploration of the wonders of Darwin's Islands.

Reina Silvia , BLD

Days 4-9

On the Boat—Snoozin', Cruisin' and Snorkelin'

We live aboard the spacious Reina Silvia for a week, spending as much time ashore as the Park rules permit. With our licensed, INCA selected Class III naturalist, we learn about the birds and animals, geology, marine life and oceanic systems of the Galapagos Islands. We swim and snorkel with tropical fish, sea lions and sometimes with penguins!

The Reina Silvia's current itinerary (set by the Galapagos Park) includes visits to one or more sites on the islands of Santa Cruz, Española (Hood), Floreana, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Bartolomé, Tower, North Seymour and South Plazas.

Reina Silvia, BLD

Day 10

Galapagos, Quito

From our anchorage in the Baltra harbor, we say "adios" to the Reina Silvia and its dedicated crew, and adjourn to the Baltra airport to await our mid-morning flight to the Ecuador mainland and Quito. On arrival, we transfer to the Hilton Colón Quito hotel for an overnight. You will have time to shop before dinner.

Hilton Colón Quito, BD

Day 11

Quito to home or other adventures

Transfer to the airport with check-in to your homeward bound flight unless you are remaining for more adventures.