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Sail the Seas
Take to the seas and navigate in a modern or traditional boat around the iconic archipelago.
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Our Team
Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines
The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Sail the Galapagos Islands
A transformative sailing voyage around the world’s most treasured archipelago, staying aboard anything from a whimsical sailboat to a state-of-the-art catamaran, an exploration of the Galapagos Islands is the quintessential adventure for wildlife-loving wayfarers.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Iguanas & Sea Lions
Explore remote islands on foot, stepping over land iguanas and sidestepping sea lion pups.
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Expert Guiding
Travel with naturalist guides, learning about the biodiversity and history of the islands.
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Snorkelling
Snorkel with playful penguins, curious sea lions and fast-paced white-tipped reef sharks.
Why we like it
A sailing voyage around the pristine Galapagos Islands, with their explosion of unmatched biodiversity, is an enchanting and remarkable adventure that brings a series of complex micro worlds to the fore. Accompanied by our team of expert naturalist guides, find yourself surrounded by the world’s most peculiar wildlife scenes as penguins swim beneath turtles, blue-footed boobies congregate with sally lightfoot crabs, and sea lion pups play with marine iguana tails. When you book a trip to the Galapagos Islands with Steppes Travel, you will also benefit from a complimentary, six-month membership to the Galapagos Conservation Trust.
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Day 1
Quito
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Day 2
Quito - Galapagos Islands
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Days 3-8
Sailing the Galapagos Islands
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Day 9
Galapagos Islands - Guayaquil
Day 1
Quito
Day 2
Quito - Galapagos Islands
Days 3-8
Sailing the Galapagos Islands
Take to the seas and navigate in a modern or traditional boat around the iconic archipelago.
Day 9
Galapagos Islands - Guayaquil
Why Sail the Seas?
These historically and geologically dense islands cannot be experienced in their entirety without taking to the seas and navigating around the archipelago, witnessing their incredible diversity of terrains and respective indigenous wildlife populations. Since these remote and uninhabited islands are only accessible by zodiacs, those who choose to sail can get up close and personal with the native flora and fauna of the region in almost complete tranquillity.
Which Boat?
Your chosen vessel will be your floating home – a place to sleep, eat, unwind and learn about the fascinating archipelago during evening lectures and offshore excursions. However, as there are numerous vessels sailing around the Galapagos Islands, knowing which to travel on can be difficult. Using our years of experience and personal island travels, we have hand-picked a selection of vessels that range from intimate traditional sailing boats to spacious contemporary catamarans, suitable for everyone from solo travellers (who can travel on some vessels without single supplements), to honeymooners, to families with young children.
Navigating the Islands
Set itineraries that are regulated by the Galapagos National Park are utilised by all vessels to minimise the number of visitors at any given site at any given time, so which islands you visit will depend on which itinerary you choose. We have visited each of the stunningly eclectic mix of islands – from the white sandy beaches of Floreana and the black lava fields of Fernandina to the dense cloud forests of San Cristobal and the volcanic sea cliffs of Genovesa – so we can help you choose the itinerary that best suits you.
Ocean Experiences
As the vessel anchors in far-flung waters off the coast of dramatic islands, disembark to snorkel in deep blue waters where silhouetted sharks can appear in the distance and elusive sun fish may even make an appearance. In shallower turquoise waters with white sandy floors that are teeming with marine life, perhaps free dive to marvel at the starfish or dart out of the way of a fever of golden rays. Take a kayak out before lunch as the vessel rests in anchor, watching as graceful green Pacific turtles glide by, or simply swim through calm waters next to darting penguins.
Island Experiences
Choosing to sail the Galapagos Islands certainly does not mean being confined to the boat and waters – in fact the opposite is true, since the boat navigates through the night to different islands and coastlines. Partake in leisurely daily walks on these remote islands, bypassing the fearless creatures that play and bask in the sunshine, pausing to discuss the fascinating evolving archipelago with your expert naturalist guides or to sit in sandy solitude and observe the magnificence of the islands.
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A note on price
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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