All Trips > Ecuador > Galapagos Island Hopping Multisport Adventure Galapagos Island Hopping Multisport Adventure Book Your Galapagos Trip AT A GLANCE Ecuador 14 Explorer Chicks Hotel, Locally Unique Bucket List, Hiking, International, Multisport, Paddling, Tropical, Water Sports, Wildlife 9 Days 2 - Moderately Active Physical demand level for this trip Gal, let's Go Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included Book Your Galapagos Trip Share Gal, let's Go Hey Galapagirl. Love feeling bougie, staying active, and seeing all the animals on vacay? Channel your inner Darwin + celeb (henceforth known as Kardashidarwin) on this guided Galapagos Islands Tour and Multisport Adventure in stunning Ecuador. Meet bold women who love to adventure travel and ugly-cry about nature just as much as you. Glide between those islands like an A-lister, chillin’ on a yacht that screams luxury. Keep your body moving with a variety of outdoor adventures, and say buenos días to all the animals in the Galapagos. The meet-and-greet crew on our Galapagos Islands tour is a wild bunch—literally! Experience incredible animal encounters throughout your trip. This is the binge-worthy Planet Earth on Netflix, but in REAL LIFE. Narrate your own nature film starring tortoises, sea lions, iguanas, penguins, boobies, and reef sharks. Over the course of our 9-day tour, you’ll board your swanky yacht to visit four different islands. Each features a plethora of adventures to keep your intrepid soul curious. This trip is “check off the vacation bucket list” time. Why settle for a ho-hum tour where you have to pick and choose activities? This is Explorer Chick! We’ll do it all, baby! Snorkel, kayak, and hike amidst the wandering beasts and spewing volcanoes. Every evening, turn down to 4 Star boutique hotels to turn up on roof top terraces with harbor views and beside pools with a cocktail. Enjoy all-inclusive perks – your internal round trip flight from Quito to Baltra, National Park Pass, and Transit Card are all included! Heck, you’ll even squeeze in some white sandy beach time to relax with a book and a neighboring sea lion. #MermaidParadise Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Welcome to Ecuador Welcome to Ecuador and it’s capital city, Quito! Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to our boutique hotel nestled right in the heart of the city. Feel free to explore during the day taking in the vibrant culture and rich history. Or simply relax and enjoy our former colonial house that has been converted to the perfect urban retreat. We’ll meet as a group in the lobby in the evening for introductions and to have a nice welcome dinner together. Your Explorer Chick guide will review the upcoming week and kick start the SHE-nanigans. Altitude: 9,000′ – You may feel symptoms of Altitude Sickness including headaches and shortness of breath. Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel in the heart of Quito Meals: Welcome Dinner Day 2 - Fly to the Galapagos Islands and Hang out with Tortoises GET OUT OF BED! YOU ARE GOING TO TOUR THE GALAPAGOS. Rise early to catch a plane to Baltra Island – the gateway to the Galapagos. Upon landing, we’ll go through the admission process. Your flight, National Park entrance and Transit Card fee ($720) are already covered in your Explorer Chick price – so leave that fanny pack zipped. Don’t let their glacial pace fool you, your tortoise welcoming committee on Santa Cruz is PUMPED to see you! These gentle beasts are legit prehistoric, and will roam around you while you scarf down lunch. # mindlesslywander In the evening, we check into our 4 Star boutique hotel that has recently been renovated to be kind to our environment. Before dinner, head up to the Roof top terrace to take in the views over Puerto Ayora harbor with a cocktail or relax by the pool. Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel on Santa Cruz Meals: B, L, D Day 3 - Tortoise Breeding Center, Santa Cruz and Tortuga Bay Beach Take a trip to torty funkytown as you learn about breeding efforts to restore the tortoise population on Isabela. There’ll be opportunities for more birding, with a special visit to a common flamingo rendezvous! We’ll then ferry back to Santa Cruz to return to our boutique hotel from Day 2. After dropping our bags, we’ll grab lunch and spend the afternoon at Tortuga Bay. Kayak, snorkel, swim, and relax on a postcard-worthy white sand beach. Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel on Santa Cruz Meals: B, L, D Day 4 - Exploring Floreana Island Venture to your third island – Floreana. The island is shrouded in mystery as the first European settlers became entangled in power struggles, peculiar disappearances, and alleged murders. The mysterious black sand beaches are the perfect backdrop to this eerie experience. But don’t worry – you’re more likely to happen upon a flamingo than a human skull! We will take a local transport called a “Chiva” up to the highlands of Floreana. We will drive through banana, coffee, cocoa and other tropical plantations and will visit the beautiful bay of La Loberia before returning to our lodging for the evening – a cabin lodge right on the beautiful black lava beaches of Floreana. The lodge’s cabins are situated on one of the best sites on the entire archipelago for sea views and gorgeous sunsets. It’s comfortable and cozy, with friendly local service and a casual, relaxed air. We’ll have snorkeling gear at the ready for she who dares to dive off the creepy coast. Accommodation: Beachfront Cabin Lodge on Floreana Meals: B, L, D Day 5 - Tintoreras and Kayaking After breakfast, take a quick boat ride to the small volcanic island of Tintoreras, a snorkeling and kayaking sanctuary. Spend the morning with more marine iguanas, birdlife, and if you’re lucky, the Galapagos penguin! (This special waddler is the only penguin that calls the equator home.) You might even glimpse white-tipped reef sharks, sting rays, and blue-footed boobies. WHAT IS THIS, PLANET EARTH? The afternoon will be spent exploring the small coastal town of Puerto Villamil. You can shop, hang with the local marine iguanas, aimlessly wander, or grab some quiet beach time. Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel on Isabela Meals: B, L, D Day 6 - Isabela, Hike Sierra Negra, and Snorkel at Concha de Perla In the AM, we hop a ferry to our next island, Isabela, where we’ll stay in another bougie hotel for 3 nights. But, it’s a quick turnaround because you have some hiking to do- right on up to the active crater of the 2nd largest caldera in the world, Sierra Negra. This baby was still spitting up lava in 2018 and stretches a whopping 6 miles! Keep your eyes peeled for Galapagos hawks, short-eared owls, finches, and flycatchers. After a relaxing lunch, explore mangroves and tiptoe around snoring sealions to reach some of the best snorkeling in the Galapagos. The crazy-clear water is home to colorful fish, more sealions, and friggen marine iguanas! Snap an underwater picture of a gliding ‘guana to earn all our respect. Hiking: 9.3 miles, 1800′ elevation gain, 4-5 hours hiking Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel on Isabela Meals: B, L, D Day 7 - Hike Cerro Mesa and Visit El Trapiche Eat a queenly breakfast before being whisked away to the land of slow giants. All aboard the SHE-nanigan yacht to explore Cerro Mesa, the Galapagos’ show-stopping ecological wonderland and Natural Reserve where ancient tortoises roam WILD. Lace up your boots tight because we’ll be hiking down into a caldera, pausing for jaw-dropping panoramic views from the rim. Once we get good and sweaty, we’ll break for an authentic Galapagos lunch with a local family. And to think, you were chowing down at Panera a week ago. After we’re full up on endorphins and carbs, we’ll hit up El Trapiche for a crash course in cane alcohol wizardry and traditional coffee roasting secrets. Witness the magic of an old-school sugar cane press powered by mules. Get those senses tingling as we endlessly affirm your choice to set that out of office and book this trip. Hiking: 6 miles. 1470’ elevation gain. 3-4 hours hiking Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel on Isabela Meals: B, L, D Day 8 - Darwin Station and Quito Cooking Class We’ll give our sun-kissed skin the day off with a visit to Charles Darwin Station. More than 200 volunteers and scientists are involved in the station’s conservation efforts – most famously breeding giant tortoises. You’ll have ample time to tour the educational exhibits, visit the baby tortoise house, and observe the other animal inhabitants. After we get our Darwin on, we return once more to Quito. Again, this internal domestic flight from Baltra is included in your price. As a special closing ceremony, you and your sisters will enjoy a cooking class in Quito with a local chef and share one last communal meal together. Altitude: 9,000′ – You may feel symptoms of Altitude Sickness including headaches and shortness of breath. Accommodation: 4-star Boutique Hotel in the heart of Quito Meals: B, D Day 9 - Farewell Ecuador It’s time to trade mermaid life for real life. Hug your Explorer Chicks tight, and take home unforgettable memories and bad jokes from our untamed, wild paradise. Meals: B *Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, availability, or other unforeseen incidents. Optional: Day 1 - Tour of Quito Meet up with your local guide at 9am in our Rendezvous hotel to spend the next 6 hours nerding out on all things history and culture in Quito. During your Explorer Chick Private Tour you’ll visit the La Mitad del Mundo (The Middle of the World), including it’s photo-worthy 90 foot monument marking the equatorial line, tour museums, and other significant sites Lunch is not included however, your guide will make recommendations on a good place to stop midday for a lunch break. Please note that we require a minimum of 3 Explorer Chicks to run this tour. Confirmations will be sent prior to your trip. Logistics What to Pack Check out our recommended hiking gear for all trips. You’ll receive a complete packing list in your Travel Guide upon booking; note that trips may require additional specialized items. Arrival Airport City: Quito, Ecuador (UIO) Pick Up Location: Airport with transfer to Hotel. Meeting Time: 7pm on Day 1 Departure Airport City: Quito, Ecuador (UIO) Drop Off Location: Day 8 Rendezvous Hotel Return Time: Fly out any time on Day 9. Transfer to Airport provided. Your Round Trip Airfare from Quito – Baltra is INCLUDED in your price. You will not be billed any additional fees (~$600). As are your National Park Fees and Transit Card (~$120) Optional Add-Ons: Pre and Post tour rooms at our Rendezvous Hotel in Quito and limited Single Room Upgrades are available at booking. You will receive a Travel Guide with all the rendezvous hotel, packing, and additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip. We require a minimum of 7 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare. Activity Level Rated 2 – MODERATELY ACTIVE This trip is rated a 2 because many of the activities take place in the water at an easy pace. However, you will have 2 moderate hikes – listed below. Expect to spend a good chunk of the day on your feet. It is recommended to know how to swim. Please email us with any questions regarding swimming. Daily Hikes: Day 3: 9.3 miles. 1,800′ elevation gain. 6 hours hiking. Moderate Day 5: 5.6 miles. 730′ elevation gain. 3.5 hours hiking. Moderate Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 2 Nights in a 4-Star Hotel in Quito. Shared 2 per room. En-suite bathrooms in each room, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, and cable TV. Restaurant and bar on-site. 3 Nights in a 4-Star Hotel in Puerto Ayora. Shared 2 per room. En-suite bathrooms in each room. Wi-Fi, hairdryer, cable TV. Restaurant, bar and outdoor pool on-site. Laundry services available. 2 Nights in a Boutique Hotel overlooking Puerta Villamil Beach. Shared 2 per room. En-suite bathrooms in each room. Wi-Fi, hair dryers and flat screen televisions. Restaurant, bar and outdoor pool on-site. 1 Night in a Lodge overlooking the beach on Floreana Island. Shared 2 per room. En-suite bathrooms. Wi-Fi, and spacious decks with views of the Pacific Ocean. Activities National Park Entrance Fee ($100) and Transit Card fee ($20) All activities and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary Gratuities for all excursions Meals All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-8, L-6, D-8 Gratuities for included meals Practical Professional leadership team with local guides and an Explorer Chick Guide Gratuities for local guides Domestic roundtrip flight from Quito-Baltra ($600) Arrival and departure airport transfers A detailed Travel Guide upon booking with everything you need to know for your trip The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander! Not Included International Airfare to Quito Alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Meals exclusive of itineraries Costs for additional activities Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guide (read our tipping guidelines here) Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. More from the Galapagos 🦈Would you swim with sharks?! Ok if not sharks, tell me what would be your dream animal to swim with?👇#ExplorerChickGalapagos #galapagos #explorerchick #snorkeling #womentravel 18 1 Open 18 1 Are you kidding me!?! This Galapagos moment was pure magic.🐬Consider our hearts officially stolen, i don’t think we’ll ever recover.#explorerchickgalapagos #galapagos #bucketlistmoment 170 3 Open 170 3 👋Meet Explorer Chick Gina, a fearless adventurer who just proved that it`s never too late to experience a whole lot of FIRSTS! ✈️Gina took her FIRST EVER plane ride to join us in the Galapagos Islands – talk about a leap of faith!But that`s not all...🌎This epic adventure was also her first time out of the USA, first time on a boat, her first snorkel experience, and her first yoga class.Flight delays? Long boat rides? EVEN swimming with sharks?! No problem! 😊Gina took it all in stride, embracing every new experience with a smile and a sense of wonder. Gina`s story is a reminder that it`s never too late to step outside your comfort zone and embrace new experiences.💗What`s YOUR next first going to be?👇#ExplorerChick #womenover50 #galapagos #Explorerchickgalapagos #introvert #solofemaletravel 99 6 Open 99 6 14 Women just returned from a life changing trip to the Galápagos!🥾We dared to follow in Darwin’s footsteps, and what an adventure it was! Fourteen women, each unique as a Darwin’s Finch, embarked on a journey to the Galápagos Islands, and emerged as lifelong friends.🐢We stood on the equator, feeling the world spin beneath our feet. We marveled at giant tortoises, their ancient wisdom etched in every wrinkle. We summited a volcano, peering into the heart of the Earth.🌊The ocean became our playground! We snorkeled alongside graceful sharks, playful penguins, and curious sea lions. Island hopping on a private catamaran, we discovered hidden coves and pristine beaches.🦎But the adventure wasn’t just about the sights. We indulged in delicious local cuisine, shared laughter that echoed across the islands, and even navigated the occasional marine iguana traffic jam!💖Just like the finches that Darwin studied, we too evolved on this trip. We discovered hidden strengths, pushed our boundaries, and formed an unbreakable bond. Now, we return to our lives, forever changed by this experience.We are more than souvenirs and stunning photos. We are a conversation starter, a reminder to embrace adventure, and a testament to the power of female friendship.#ExplorerChickGalapagos #Galapagos 74 5 Open 74 5 🤔When is the best time to visit the Galapagos?July is the perfect month to go:😎Perfect temps: July is the cool dry season with daytime temps perfect for exploring ranging from 65°F to 78°F. 🌊Cooler water and rich marine life: The sea temps are the same as the land temps, and cooler water means nutrient-rich currents bring amazing wildlife sightings for snorkelers!🥾Best time of year for hiking: Cooler weather makes hiking and exploring land-based activities a lot more comfortable than previous months.☀️Clear skies: July is not very rainy, and average monthly rainfall is 0.6 inches and brings clear views with minimal cloud cover.Our Galapagos level 2 trip is perfect for women of all ages, and an exciting, hassle free adventure that will blow your mind.🐢June 1-9 (ONLY 1 left)July 6 - 14July 17-25💬Comment Galapagos and I’ll send you all the deets.#ExplorerChick #ExplorerChickGalapagos #Galapagos #Womenshikingtrip #Easydoesntchangeyou #galapagosislands #ecuador #isabelaisland 60 3 Open 60 3 💭Imagine if you could...Plan a trip with zero stress—no worries about what to pack, figuring out where to stay, and booking different excursions every day. 🌴✈️All you have to do? Just show up, and get ready for a life-changing adventure in the Galapagos.😊Leave the mental load to us, girl (we both know you’ve got enough going on).🙌 Your Explorer Chick guide has it all covered – from booking stays at 4-star hotels to coordinating yacht transfers between islands, leading you to snorkel with sea lions, guiding kayaking adventures, trekking to volcanic craters, finding the best local beachfront restaurants, and more.🍹Kick back with your frozen drink and wave goodbye to stress as you dive into the wild islands of the Galapagos! 🗓June 1 - 9🗓July 6 - 14🗓July 17 - 25Sound like your vibe? 💬Drop Galapagos in the comments, and I’ll send you the trip info.#Explorerchickgalapagos #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #galapagosislands #ecuador #animallovers #stressfreetravel #solotravel 74 2 Open 74 2 🤔What’s so special about Galapagos tortoises?🏋️♀️They are GIANT! They can be more than 5 feet long & over 600 pounds.👵🏼They’re some of the longest-living animals on earth, up to 170 years old.🐢They are exclusively found on the Galapagos islands and have become a symbol of conservation.📍The Galapagos Islands are full of natural wonders like the giant tortoise and much more that will blow you away when you visit! (Like, did you know that penguins can live in the tropics!?🤯)Join our 9-day Galapagos Islands Hopping Adventure:🌋Explore black lava beaches🤿Snorkeling adventures🛥Travel by yacht between islands (hello, bougie vibes)🐧Kayaking to see penguins🥾Hike and spot tortoises in the wild🛖 4-star cabin lodging🐢Visit Charles Darwin Station📅 Trip Dates:June 1 - 9July 6 - 14July 17 - 25Activity level: 2💬Comment Galapagos, and I’ll send you all the info on this trip of a lifetime.#Explorerchickgalapagos #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #galapagosislands #ecuador #animallovers 58 8 Open 58 8 🐢 "I went on a Bucket List trip to the Galapagos Island with excitement and hope for an adventure... I never thought it could be the GREATEST EXPERIENCE because everyone there shared the same mantra 🥰.Our Guide Christine’s calm demeanor and experience traveling contributed to the overall trip`s success. Our local guide supplied us with her naturalist experience, humor, and candor for preserving the Galapagos environment from us humans. 🌎 ♥But lastly, the contribution of the women on the trip; how they presented themselves, AS THEMSELVES was truly MAGICAL—the combination above, made this the best vacation and time spent, leaving me wanting to repeat it over and over. 🤗" - EC MicheleWe cannot wait to adventure with you again Michele! And you nailed the secret sauce right on the head. Showing up as 💯 YOU is the secret ingredient. When you mesh like-minded women in the dreamest destination, taking a break from the responsibilities of life, beautiful bonds are formed. 💕#ExplorerChick #WomenWhoTravel #AmongTheWild #IdHikeThat #WanderWomen #AdventureTravel #OutdoorWomen #EasyDoesntChangeYou #WomenWhoHike #WomenTravelingTogether #WildernessExplorer #WeAreExplorerChick #HikingCulture #HikeLikeAWomen #SheIsNotLost #WomenWhoExplore #WeAreNature #WomenSupportingWomen #HikingTips #PositiveMindset #OutdoorTherapy #NatureTherapy #BucketListTrip #BucketListTravel #explorerchickgalapagos 170 2 Open 170 2 Load More Let's Do This Starting from $5,799 Book Now Save $300 with our Early Bird Discounts! Just book at least 6 Months in Advance. Discount is automatically applied. Non-Refundable Deposit: $300 due at booking to secure your spot Questions About The Galapagos? Name(Required) First Name Last Name Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Send us your Galapagos questions!(Required)PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In Her Words Lisa H.Just had the trip of a lifetime in the Galapagos on an amazing trip with Explorer Chicks! More than I could have ever dreamed of. We saw and did so many different things, which was really important to me for such a unique place. I loved all the women in my group - and I am not a group traveller! I felt like I met kindred spirits and would love to travel with any of them again. I am so glad we did this trip and already want to book another one!Michele W.I went on a Bucket List trip to the Galapagos Island with excitement and hope for an adventure. I never thought it could be the greatest experience because everyone there shared the same Mantra.Our Guide Christine’s calm demeanor and experienced traveling contributed to the overall trip success. Our Galapagos guide, Gabriella, (nicknamed Charro by the group), supplied us with her Naturalist experience, humor and candor for preserving the Galapagos Environments from us humans. But lastly, the contribution of the women on the trip, how the presented themselves, as themselves was truly Magical—the combination above, made this the best vacation and time spent, leaving me with wanting to repeat over and over.I would recommend that everyone go on an Explore Chicks Adventure, which it truly was, because I know I will go on many more. Book with Confidence Your wanderlust doesn’t have to wait. Our payment plans make booking your dream trip easier than ever. The best part? Zero additional fees. Payment Plans We want nothing more than for you join us. However, we understand emergencies do occur that may cause you to cancel your reservation. Cancellation Policy To protect your travel investment and your hide, we recommend purchasing travel insurance. 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