Physical Requirements
Level of Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
Trip Pace
2 locations in 17 days
Moderately-paced trip with early mornings and 3-4 off-ship activities per day. Travelers are typically up at 7am and in their cabins around 9pm.
Two internal flights
Travelers must be able to walk 2 miles over potentially slippery and uneven terrain in hot conditions
Travelers must be able to climb stairs
Two commercial flights
Travel by bus to and from the airport
Inflatable pangas for excursions
Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or canes
Travelers must have good balance and mobility to safely navigate the ship and participate in activities
Consistent year round daytime temperatures of 70-85 F with 80-90% humidity
Rain is possible year round
February-April: hottest time of year with temps in 80-90s
August-October: coolest time of year with temps in 70-80s
The trip includes 2 days in Quito, elevation 9,350 feet, at the beginning and 1 day at the end
Galapagos Islands are at sea level
