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Dates not quite right for you? Want to bring along your entire family? We can design a Galápagos Adventure on your timeline, with your rules. Our private trips have all the TLC that come standard on our group adventures, but are specially organized, personalized and maximized for you!

Putting down a $1000 deposit will reserve your spot on this WHOA Adventure! You’ll be invoiced and must pay in full at least 3 months before your adventure starts. All deposits are non-refundable.

Today we’ll board our boat and head to Kicker Rock, one of Galápagos’ most iconic spots! We’ll get the chance to unleash our inner mermaids and snorkel around this incredible rock formation in the middle of the sea, which is a favorite abode for an array of marine birds and underwater life. The natural erosion of this ancient cone has created a channel between the rocks that provides the ideal habitat for a variety of sharks, manta rays, and many other aquatic wildlife. In the afternoon, we’ll return to our hotel, and you’ll have the evening free to explore and hit the town for dinner.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning we’ll take a 2 hour speedboat to our next island, Santa Cruz. After settling into our hotel in Puerto Ayora, we’ll head to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat and participate in a reforestation project on the tortoise reserve. We’ll have lunch there, and learn more about the unique biodiversity of the highland region and also have the opportunity to explore the Santa Cruz lava tunnels! On the way back to our hotel, we’ll stop by a local family farm where we’ll learn the ancestral method of extracting sugar cane juice. The evening will be yours to relax and explore this beautiful island!

Included: Breakfast, Lunch

The white sand and pristine turquoise waters of Tortuga Bay are unparalleled and a must see while in Galápagos! While here, we’ll have the chance to watch the famous marine iguanas regulating their temperature on the rocks and sand, before getting a surf lesson! If surfing isn’t your jam, you can snorkel or enjoy some R&R on one of the world’s most pristine beaches. In the afternoon, we’ll take a speedboat to the island of Isabela where we’ll check in to our boutique hotel right on the beach to enjoy an epic sunset and evening cocktails.

Included: Breakfast & Evening Cocktails

Today we’ll head to the Sierra Negra Volcano and hike a 6 km loop along the Western Rim going downhill to reach the bottom of the giant caldera. This amazing trek will lead you across an old lava field as the incredible landscape shows off bright colors—this is a beautiful and impressive hike that few get to experience! After our morning trek we’ll make our way to Campo Duro to have a BBQ lunch. Camp Duro is a tortoise reserve located in the foothills of the Sierra Negra volcano, you know, the one that we just got to hike! It also serves as a campsite, owned and operated by Isabela Island locals who are committed to eco-tourism and conservation. This special part of the island offers a unique experience where we can stay in harmony with the giant tortoises of Galápagos. At dinner we’ll enjoy a delicious meal together under the stars.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we’ll begin our bike ride* from the highlands down to Puerto Villamil. It’s a beautiful ride as the landscape changes with every turn! In the afternoon, we will experience one of the best snorkeling locations in the world, Los Túneles, or The Tunnels. This is a series of lava flows that have produced unique geological formations, arcs and tunnels underneath and above the water which have created a sea sanctuary for local Galápagos species. The water is shallow, calm, and very clear, allowing you to see it all! You’ll have the evening free to explore and dine on some of the fresh seafood Isabela is known for!

Included: Breakfast, Lunch

*Biking is optional, you can hop in our transfer vehicle if you prefer.

Today we will hop on our boat and head from Isabela back to Santa Cruz. In Santa Cruz, you’ll have the day to explore the island and choose your own adventure! You can hit up some must-see sites like the Charles Darwin Research Station, Fish Market, and Las Grietas.* We’ll end our day with an epic Celebration Dinner and reflect on the many adventures we shared in the Galápagos Islands!

Included: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner

*This is a choose your own adventure day with no group activities planned, so the entrance to the Research Station and Las Grietas are not included.

We'll wake up bright and early to grab breakfast and catch our flight back to Quito. If you’re heading home this evening, please don’t book a flight before 6 PM to allow enough time to get from Galápagos to Quito. Now it’s time to say our “sea you laters!” and start planning our next epic adventure together!

Included: Breakfast

Itinerary subject to change based on availability and unforeseen conditions, but that's part of the adventure! Even when things change, trust you'll be well taken care of with WHOA quality, professionalism, and TLC!

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It’s of the utmost importance to us that any giving back we do is sustainable and fills a need that is of value to our partners. For that reason, our visits and partnerships can and do vary depending on the season, the organization's needs, and the abilities and desires of our group. Bottom line, in each case, we do our best to seek out local partners that are doing great, sustainable work, and we work closely with them to understand their needs to create an experience that will truly be of value to them and you!