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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure with the Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Budget Experience. Begin your journey in Quito, Ecuador, before flying to the stunning San Cristóbal Island. Explore the Interpretation Center and Tijeretas Hill at your own pace, and enjoy the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos. Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island, where you'll have ample free time to discover its wonders, including a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Consider booking a diving tour or a full-day excursion to the highlands for an even richer experience. Accommodation is provided in budget or comfort hotels, ensuring a cozy stay. With boat transfers and shared shuttles included, this tour offers a seamless and budget-friendly way to explore the Galapagos Islands. Please note that domestic flights and some meals are not included. ...more ...less
Highlights
Discover the spectacular San Cristóbal Island.
Explore the Interpretation Center and Tijeretas Hill on a self-guided tour.
Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Santa Cruz Island.
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz.
Experience the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos Islands.
Consider booking a diving tour or a full-day excursion to the highlands.
Itinerary
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You will be transferred from the Quito airport to your accommodation. You can spend the rest of today exploring Quito at your leisure.
Day 2
:
Quito - San Cristobal, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Location: Quito, San Cristobal
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll bring you to the airport for your quick domestic flight to San Cristóbal (please note this flight is not included). Once you land, we'll bring you to your hotel to brief you for the following days. Then, you can enjoy a self-guided walking tour to the Interpretation Center and Tijeretas Hill.
Day 3
:
San Cristobal, Ecuador
Location: San Cristobal
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore San Cristóbal on your own or book an optional activity like a diving tour.
Day 4
:
San Cristobal - Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Location: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer by boat to Santa Cruz and check into your accommodation. We'll fill you in on all the cool things to do on this island for the next few days.
Day 5
:
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Location: Santa Cruz
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will have two full free days to explore the island, we highly recommend a diving tour, a navigable tour or a full day excursion to the highlands.
Day 6
:
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Location: Santa Cruz
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy another full free day on the island.
Day 7
:
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Location: Santa Cruz, Quito
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll will drive you to the airport so you can take your flight back to Quito (please note this flight is not included).
Day 8: Quito
Quito, Ecuador
Location: Quito
Meals Included: Breakfast
Quito (B)
One of our representatives will pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to the airport!
What's Included
Accommodation
7N in budget or comfort hotels
Transport
Travel includes boat transfers between San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz, shared shuttle services, and airport pick-up and drop-off in both the Galapagos Islands and Quito.
Activities
Explore San Cristóbal and enjoy plenty of free time in Santa Cruz to discover the beautiful Galapagos at your own pace.
Guides
Some of the activities include guidance.
What's Not Included
Domestic flights from/to Quito-Galapagos
Domestic flights from/to Quito-Galapagos are not included.
Other activities
Other activities not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Meals not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Personal expenses and gratuities
Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.
Flights
Flights are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel includes boat transfers between San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz, shared shuttle services, and airport pick-up and drop-off in both the Galapagos Islands and Quito.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights in budget or comfort hotels, providing a cozy and convenient stay throughout your Galapagos adventure.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights in budget or comfort hotels, ensuring a cozy and convenient stay throughout your Galapagos adventure.
Are domestic flights included in the tour package?
No, domestic flights from/to Quito-Galapagos are not included in the tour package.
What transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes boat transfers between San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz, shared shuttle services, and airport pick-up and drop-off in both the Galapagos Islands and Quito.
What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes exploring San Cristóbal and enjoying free time in Santa Cruz to discover the Galapagos at your own pace. Some activities also include guidance.
Is there an option to book additional activities during the tour?
Yes, you can book optional activities such as a diving tour or a full-day excursion to the highlands while on the tour.
What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Quito, Ecuador.
Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us!
If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life!
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller.
In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries.
Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Reviews of this operator
Jonas Nesset(Norway)
The company is exceptional. When...
Dec 10 2019
The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!
Shane Alce(United Kingdom)
For true explorers....
Aug 12 2019
For true explorers.
Marian Reder(Germany)
To this day, this is...
Oct 2 2019
To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.
Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)
The Bamba Team really made...
Jan 9 2020
The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!
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Braiden Rowe(United States)
The tour was fantastic; I...
Feb 12 2020
The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!
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Aaron Davies(Australia)
I only have good words...
Oct 23 2019
I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.
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Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)
Bamba Experience has been the...
Jun 5 2019
Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!
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Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)
We organized a trip through...
Feb 20 2020
We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!
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Jun 25 2019
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.
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I had booked our Uyuni...
Jun 25 2019
I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.
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Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of
20%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Budget Experience 8D/7N
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