Galápagos Islands: June 12th-18th, 2027*
Join a vibrant, small group of open-hearted women on a journey through the Galápagos Islands—Santa Cruz, Isabela, and a remote uninhabited island where wildlife thrives and the landscapes feel otherworldly. Snorkel alongside sea lions, and keep your eyes peeled for penguins, and blue-footed boobies in clear waters. Hike through lava tunnels carved by ancient eruptions, and explore the islands’ rich culture with visits to a traditional distillery and a coffee farm tucked into the highlands and even a magical lunch at a tortoise sanctuary.

From volcanic hikes to coastal swims, and moments of connection with new friends, this is more than a trip. It’s a chance to step into Darwin’s shoes, to make a difference for local women and to feel alive and free in nature’s stunning playground.

This multi-inclusive trip includes all lodging and one domestic flight.

• Lunch at an organic eco-lodge under 100-year-old mango trees that acts as a tortoise sanctuary

• Stroll the bustling waterfronts lined with crystalline waters and seals and iguanas everywhere you look

• Remarkable morning at an uninhabited island teeming with wildlife like blue footed boobies and sea lions

• Private charter around the archipelago where penguins swim freely

• Visit a local family farm where giant tortoises live in their natural habitat

• Otherworldly volcanic crater hike that includes lava tunnels

• Hands-on visit to a traditional distillery and coffee farm with a mule-driven sugar cane press

• Opportunity to help local women become entrepreneurs with a small business

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• Magical ocean-side dinner on the island of Isabela

• Private transport to and from the Baltra airport

• VIP services at the Baltra airport

• Domestic flight: Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

• Dedicated local guide for the duration of the trip

• Private boat charter on Isabela Island

• All planned excursions + tours

• (12) meals as noted in itinerary

• All on island transportation

• Boutique-style lodging for (6) nights (Single rooms guaranteed)

• All cultural experiences

• (2) pre-orientation webinars

• (1) Optional FAQ for all attendees

• Private transport to and from all excursions

• Intimate experiences with locals

• Somewhere Sunny Group Experiences Leader for the entirety of the trip
  

The trip base price includes one basic domestic flight from the island of Isabela back to Santa Cruz the 18th.
We will fly back as a group to Quito on the 18th. 
We will have VIP transfer services in the Galápagos.

***We recommend you book your international flights to arrive in Quito on the 11th and depart from Quito on the 19th. Then plan to fly from Quito to Baltra on the morning of the 12th as the trip officially begins in Baltra on the afternoon of the 12th.

Contact Deanna for logistics questions: Coordinator@besomewheresunny.com

Our trips are affordable because of group rates we are able to guarantee through contracts and commitments, as well as pre-paying trip fees and lodging. Therefore, our trips are non-refundable. You may transfer your trip with approval. As noted, travel insurance is mandatory for this trip. Please note allotted reasons for cancellation as well as the force majeure of the policy you choose with your travel insurance company.

We proudly offer custom, interest-free payment plans. We ask that you please keep your credit card up to date and ensure that your payments are not missed. If more than 60 days go by and we are unable to process your scheduled payment, your spot will be released and your deposit forfeited.

Bree Schumacher: 414-350-4612 

Bree@besomewheresunny.com

White glove treatment the second you land at the Baltra airport with a private guide and VIP services.

The adventure starts right away with a trip to the emerald highlands of Santa Cruz where we’ll visit a family farm to meet giant tortoises for the first time in their natural habitat. We’ll also explore a remarkable lava tunnel! Make our way to the hotel and get ready for an incredible welcome dinner with new friends.

Meals Included: Dinner

Today will be a very special day. We will head to an off the beaten path location where we will see how a rustic, mule-driven sugar cane press operates. We’ll also learn about different cane alcohol distilling techniques and traditional coffee roasting tricks. The day also includes a gentle hike to the largest crater on Santa Cruz and a visit to a project started by a local family that is home to Galapagos Tortoises.

We will meet the women involved in the local business incubator we will support as part of our give back!

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast at our boutique hotel before heading out on a day to remember. We will travel by boat to a completely uninhabited island teeming with wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for blue-footed boobies, seals and more as we snorkel in the inviting waters and hike on the other worldly landscape.

Enjoy lunch on our tour before heading back to Santa Cruz to enjoy a fun night in the lively, walkable town of Puerto Ayora.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy a free morning on the wonderful island of Santa Cruz, visit the Charles Darwin Station, shop, or find a little snorkeling spot.

In the afternoon, we ’ll take a boat to enchanting island of Isabela, said to be the gem of the archipelago and check into our locally owned hotel.

Gather in the evening to explore the town and enjoy a casual dinner together on this laid-back island.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Passing through multiple microclimates as we ascend to the highlands of Isabela. Keep your eyes peeled for exotic birds as we hike in this crater-carved region of Isabela. The real aha moment will be descending into a natural lava tunnel! We will also stop at the Mirador del Mango for more breathtaking views of high country.

Our group will head to the most unique and memorable spot for lunch-a family-owned eco-lodge and tortoise sanctuary. Nestled beneath 100-year-old mango trees, the restaurant is incredibly special. The signature oven-roasted chicken is organically farmed and prepared in a tortoise-shaped lava stone oven with wood from the guava tree. They serve only organic, local and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, we will head out for a morning you won’t soon forget! We’ll travel by private charter to the bay where we will have an opportunity to snorkel and soak up the wildlife. The best part? Galapagos penguins swim freely around Isabela Bay.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

One final breakfast before we say goodbye to all of our new island friends and the beautiful island of Isabela.

Transfer from Isabela to the Baltra airport. via small plane. Pick-up in Baltra with VIP services and transfer to check-in for national flight back to Quito. (Domestic flight included)

*As noted previously, book your international flights in and out of Quito the 11th and 19th, respectively.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Passports:
Please be sure your passport is valid for 6 months after the trip is over.

Travel Insurance:

Travel insurance including emergency medical evacuation coverage is required for all Somewhere Sunny travelers. You may provide your own coverage or purchase coverage here.

Airports/Transfers:
We recommend you book a round-trip flight from the US to Quito, arriving the 11th and departing the 19th. We can assist with recommendations for the Quito-Santa Cruz RT flight.

This trip also includes (1) inter island flight from Isabela to Santa Cruz

Do not hesitate to contact us with logistic questions.

Your single room is waiting for you at (2) small locally owned boutique hotels in the Galápagos that are walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc. 

We have a block of rooms reserved at a 4/5* hotel in Quito for both June 12th and June 19th. If you are interested, we can book a room for you.

All of our trips are very active and require our guests to be high energy. This trip entails several hikes, none of which are long, but they are on uneven terrain, often volcanic rock. You must be able to get easily in and out of boats including zodiacs.