Galapagos Island-Based Wildlife Exploration Flashcards
Q: What will you experience on walks with naturalist guides in the Galapagos Islands?
A: Fascinating introductions to lagoons, mangroves, and countryside.
Q: What can you do while snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands?
A: Swim with playful baby sea lions, green sea turtles, and marine iguanas.
Q: What should you look for when observing blue-footed boobies?
A: Watch how they hover over the sea and dive for fish.
Q: What is unique about walking through the terrain of Volcán Chico?
A: Experience the awesome caldera and new lava flows rarely seen by most people.
Q: What can you explore at Tintoreras by taking a small fishing boat?
A: Snorkel with the world’s only warm water penguins.
Q: What are some morning activities available at your seafront boutique inns?
A: Walking on the beach, dipping in the pool, or walking among flamingos and other wildlife.
Q: What can you experience while walking among giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands?
A: Observe 500-pound tortoises as guides lead you along trails known to locals.
Q: What can you see while paddling kayaks over turquoise waters?
A: Manta rays and reef sharks gliding below.
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of sandy beach paths, trails on volcanic rock and lava flows, compressed dirt, elevated boardwalks, and well-maintained countryside and coastal trails. Generally, the paths along the coast are mostly level, although in limited instances such as on the volcano and in the highlands, there will be some elevation gain and loss.
Where does the tour start?
At the hotel in Quito.
Where does the tour end?
The guide parts company at the baltra hotel So, to answer more succinctly, tour ends in Baltra with transfer to mainland included. Tour guide drops them off in Baltra for their flight back to mainland Ecuador (whether that’s Guayaquil or Quito). Flight is arranged by CJ and included in price of the tour. We get them back to the mainland, but they’ve already parted ways with their guide.
