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Walking among dozing Galapagos Sea Lions on Española Island

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Observing Galapagos Giant Tortoises foraging peacefully on Santa Cruz

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Watching the interactions among the bizarre Swallow-tailed Gulls on South Plaza

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Challenging ourselves to distinguish the “Darwin’s Finches” based on their bill shape and size!

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Discovering unique Chocolate Chip Sea Stars clinging to the rocks while snorkelling

Galapagos with the Womens Travel Network

Feb 15-26, 2026

12 days | Ecuador | Womens Travel Network

This expedition is sold out. Please email Natalie to be placed on the waitlist.

Join Cynthia Hoy on this Galapagos private yacht expedition to one of the world’s greatest nature destinations. We’ve exclusively chartered the yacht Beluga for our expedition, limited to just 15 passengers.

Our Galapagos naturalist guides are on board to lead island walks and onboard talks as we set sail to discover these remarkable island ecosystems, skirting past nesting boobies, scouting the seas for breaching whales, and snorkeling among colourful fish. Desolate at first sight, these rough and rocky isles are home to wonderfully strange and abundant wildlife. As Charles Darwin did almost 200 years before us, we get to marvel at the highly adapted creatures found nowhere else on Earth. What is so special about the Galapagos experience is that these creatures act as though humans are nothing more than a passing interest, allowing us to observe them up close and walk among them.

Before boarding our Galapagos yacht, we spend time in Quito, exploring the charming colonial city and delving into the colourful Otavalo market where vendors, many from Ecuador’s Indigenous communities, sell a dizzying array of artisan crafts, including woolen goods, embroidery, and jewelry.

Tour Cost (per person):

US$8225, based on 15 participants, incl. taxes

Group Size:

Limited to 15 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers on tour start and end dates; accommodations based on double occupancy at Quito hotel as listed or similar; ground transportation; all activities as described in the detailed itinerary; entrance fees, including Galapagos park and transit fees (US$220); internal flights: Quito to San Cristobal and San Cristobal to Quito (Approx. US$530); meals as indicated in the itinerary; 7-night Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Beluga based on double occupancy; gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel, and group meals (as indicated above); taxes; services of bilingual naturalist guide on board; services of your Women’s Travel Network tour host

"I had several close encounter experiences with the wildlife which were amazing experiences. This would likely be impossible in denser tourist areas". - Leah S.

"Gloria and Juan were both excellent [local] guides. They were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and I learned a lot from them". - Past traveller

Itinerary at a Glance

Day	Activity
1	Arrive in Quito
2	Sightseeing in Quito
3	Visit the indigenous Otavalo Market
4 - 11	Fly to San Cristobal, Galapagos, explore the archipelago
Optional Extension: Three-day spa stay at the Termas de Papallacta
Optional Extension: Five-day stay at Sacha Lodge in Amazon Rainforest

Ship Information

We charter the M/Y Beluga exclusively for our Quest group. This steel-hulled motor yacht is 33.5 metres long, accommodating 14 passengers and 8 crew. She travels at a speed of 12 knots, allowing us to get to 8 islands comfortably during our 8-day expedition cruise. She is well-appointed with comfortable private cabins and ample lounge and observation deck space.

Your Tour Leader

Forty-five years of travelling (and almost as many countries) as a single, couple, mother, daughter, friend and employee, from back packer and independent traveller, to expat and being part of a tour group, has imbued Cynthia Hoy with a keen desire to instill a curiosity of the world and a love of travel and adventure in others. She loves meeting new people, learning about different cultures and making new friendships.

Tour Cost (per person):

US$8225, based on 15 participants, incl. taxes

Group Size:

Limited to 15 participants

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