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Galápagos - West & Central Islands aboard the Eden

8 Days Quito Return
Galápagos - West & Central Islands aboard the Eden
Galápagos - West & Central Islands aboard the Eden
Galápagos - West & Central Islands aboard the Eden

Overview

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.
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Trip Length
Cruise Length

8 Days

Trip Starts
Cruise Starts

Quito

Trip Ends
Cruise Ends

Quito

Trip Departures
Cruise Departures
May 2026 to Dec 2027
Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Countries Visited
Oceans Sailed:
Cruise Line
Cruise Line
G Adventures
Cruise Shi
Cruise Ship
Eden
Passengers
Passengers

16

Crew
Crew

9

Ship Launch
Launched

2000

Ship Refurbished
Refurbished

2012

Cruise Code
Cruise Code

SEV08DB

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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 volcanoes 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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

Visit North Seymour for guided walks to observe birds and wildlife, including vast sea lion colonies. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Quito. Stay: Hotel Hilton Colon (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Tour Inclusions

  • Spot colonies of blue-footed boobies.
  • Watch manta rays and whitetip reef sharks swim in Tintoreras.
  • Take in views over saltwater craters and volcanoes on Isabela Island.

  • 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

  • Hotels (2 Nights), aboard the Eden in twin-share (bunks, upper deck), twin-share (lower berths), or double cabins (5 Nights)
  • Cabins on board the Eden are set up with bunk beds (upper deck), twin beds (lower deck), or a double bed (main deck).

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito

  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Plane, motorized yacht (Eden), van, panga, private bus

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Dates & Pricing USD USD

Monday 09 Mar 2026 09 Mar 26 Quito
Monday 16 Mar 2026 16 Mar 26 Quito
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US$4,399
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Monday 23 Mar 2026 23 Mar 26 Quito
Monday 30 Mar 2026 30 Mar 26 Quito
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US$4,499
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