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Galápagos - South & East Islands aboard the Yolita
Galápagos – South & East Islands aboard the Yolita
The Yolita will take you on a four-night journey cruising through the Galápagos Islands that you won’t soon forget. The southern and eastern islands play host to some of the best snorkelling spots within the Galápagos, including Islote Champion and Gardner Bay, where you will see some of the most diverse and impressive marine life around. Relax on the white-sand beaches with iguanas and sea lions, then head to Punta Pitt in search of three distinct species of booby. Don’t forget to drop off a postcard at Post Office Bay before you go, too!
Highlights
Four nights cruising in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita, Explore the beautiful southern and eastern islands to see iguanas and sea lions, relax on the white sandy beaches, cruise by the dramatic Kicker Rock, visit some of the best snorkelling spots in the Galápagos.
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Yolita in twin-share cabins (4 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
What’s Included
Arrival transfer. Certified Galápagos National Park Service Guide. Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Yolita (4 nts). All meals aboard the Yolita. Spot frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies (North Seymour Island). Snorkelling at Isla Lobos, Gardner Bay and Corona del Diablo. Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters once a day, with exception first & last day, and when the boat is going to town ( Puerto Ayora). Onboard snorkelling equipment and wetsuits. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
| Day 1 |
Situated on the equator and nestled beneath an imposing volcano, the rugged, sprawling, and vibrant city of Quito offers adventure galore. A South American gem and Ecuador’s capital, Quito combines the best of its Incan and Spanish influences in fascinating cultural attractions, and the city’s surrounding natural beauty will surely astound you. From stunning churches and basilicas to exquisite art galleries and museums, visit Old Town to explore Quito’s history and architectural splendor. Highlights include the city’s Gothic-style Basílica del Voto Nacional, whose vaulted spires and stained-glass windows tower over the city center, the sumptuous Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, decorated throughout with rich golds, and the expansive Convento de San Francisco, the Spanish style convent brimming with centuries-old art. Plaza Grande, the city’s central square, provides access to all of these religious landmarks, as well as excellent shopping and dining opportunities. Venture to the city limits to experience Quito’s natural marvels. A quick cable car ride from TelefériQo will take you to the peak of Pichincha volcano, whose dizzying heights offer magnificent views of the city below. Better yet, journey to the middle of the world at Mitad del Mundo, which marks the exact spot where the equator crosses through Ecuador. Find your next adventure in Quito! |
| Day 2 |
Sea lions and birds populate Ecuador's North Seymour Island. |
| Day 3 |
Geologically, San Cristobal Island is one of the oldest islands in the Galápagos archipelago. It is home to the only source of fresh water in the islands, a small lake called Laguna El Junco. The lake hosts a large population of birdlife, as does the rest of the island. Other animal inhabitants include sea lions, tortoises, marine iguanas, dolphins, lobsters and more. One of San Cristobal Island's most popular visitor sites is Cerro Brujo, with its expansive white sand beach and a lagoon that locals once used as a salt mine but now offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. Another must-see is Kicker Rock, a fascinating rock formation that looks like a boot from one angle (hence its English name) and like a sleeping lion from another (thus its Spanish name, Roca León Dormido). |
| Day 4 |
Española Island lies in the southeastern part of the Galápagos archipelago. Highlights of this tropical paradise include Punta Suarez, a popular scenic point for bird watching, and the beaches of Bahía Gardner on the island's north coast. |
| Day 5 |
Santa Fe Island, formerly known as Barrington Island, is one of the smaller of the Galapagos islands. Although relatively small and unpopulated, the island is a great day-trip option for visitors to the area.
As on many of the Galapagos islands, the principal activities on Santa Fe Island are walking, snorkeling and diving. Highlights center around endemic vegetation and wildlife, including the large Optunia Echios (an endemic subspecies of prickly pear cactus), the Barrington land iguana, Santa Fe rice rat, Barrington leaf-toed gecko, and Santa Fe marina iguana. You'll also find large colonies of sea lions, both on the beaches and in the surrounding water, and a wide variety of birds all along the cliffs. |
| Day 6 |
Puerto Ayora is home to the Galapagos National Park, the Darwin Foundation and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz, it's the most populous town in the Galápagos Islands and has the best developed infrastructure. |
| Day 7 |
Situated on the equator and nestled beneath an imposing volcano, the rugged, sprawling, and vibrant city of Quito offers adventure galore. A South American gem and Ecuador’s capital, Quito combines the best of its Incan and Spanish influences in fascinating cultural attractions, and the city’s surrounding natural beauty will surely astound you. From stunning churches and basilicas to exquisite art galleries and museums, visit Old Town to explore Quito’s history and architectural splendor. Highlights include the city’s Gothic-style Basílica del Voto Nacional, whose vaulted spires and stained-glass windows tower over the city center, the sumptuous Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, decorated throughout with rich golds, and the expansive Convento de San Francisco, the Spanish style convent brimming with centuries-old art. Plaza Grande, the city’s central square, provides access to all of these religious landmarks, as well as excellent shopping and dining opportunities. Venture to the city limits to experience Quito’s natural marvels. A quick cable car ride from TelefériQo will take you to the peak of Pichincha volcano, whose dizzying heights offer magnificent views of the city below. Better yet, journey to the middle of the world at Mitad del Mundo, which marks the exact spot where the equator crosses through Ecuador. Find your next adventure in Quito! |
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05/10/25 - 05/16/25 |
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05/24/25 - 05/30/25 |
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06/07/25 - 06/13/25 |
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06/21/25 - 07/19/25 |
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08/30/25 - 09/13/25 |
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11/22/25 - 12/06/25 |
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12/20/25 - 02/28/26 |
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03/14/26 - 03/20/26 |
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03/28/26 - 04/03/26 |
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04/11/26 - 04/17/26 |
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04/25/26 - 05/01/26 |
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05/09/26 - 05/23/26 |
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06/06/26 - 06/12/26 |
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06/20/26 - 08/01/26 |
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Local Flights
All local flights to and from the Galapagos are included in the cost of your tour. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Flights to either of the airports in the Galapagos leave early in the morning on Day 2 and get you into the islands in the early afternoon. Flights back to the mainland depart between 10:00am and 1:30pm arriving in the early evening. Please be aware of the weight restrictions for baggage on these flights: 23 kg (50 lbs) for checked luggage, 8 kg (17.5 lbs) for carry on.
Please note that all flights to and from the Galapagos make a 1 hour refuelling stop in Guayaquil.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
