The Galápagos Islands remain one of the world’s most extraordinary natural destinations — a remote Pacific archipelago where volcanic landscapes, fearless wildlife, and remarkable endemic species reveal nature at its most vivid. This post-cruise program pairs the cultural richness of Quito with an immersive stay on San Cristóbal Island, one of the oldest islands in the Galápagos and a privileged setting for encounters with giant tortoises, sea lions, seabirds, marine iguanas, and dramatic coastal scenery.

Special Note: Due to the nature of the day trips on this program, it is not suitable for guests who have walking difficulty or utilize a wheelchair. Guests must be able to get in and out of small dinghy boats with little to no assistance. Also, any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

This program ends in Quito, Ecuador therefore your flight home must be booked out of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito.

DAY 1

Disembark in the port of Callao, meet our local representative and transfer to Lima’s international airport for a flight to Quito. Note: the flight is not accompanied.

Upon arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport, proceed through Immigration formalities, identify and collect your luggage, and clear Customs. After Customs clearance, meet our local representative and transfer into Quito.

This afternoon, enjoy an introductory tour of Ecuador’s capital. Set in a dramatic Andean valley and watched over by the slopes of Volcán Pichincha, Quito is celebrated for its rich colonial heritage, mountain setting, and beautifully preserved historic center. Visit the city’s historic core, including entrance to La Compañía de Jesús, one of South America’s most ornate baroque churches, famed for its dazzling gilded interior. You will also visit the Basílica del Voto Nacional, whose neo-Gothic towers and distinctive Ecuadorian details have made it one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Following your tour, transfer to your hotel. Dinner is included this evening.

NOTE: Prior to disembarking the ship, please pack accordingly for the international flight from Lima to Quito. Guests can check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs / 23 kg. Each guest is also permitted one carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 15 lbs / 7 kg. A second piece of checked luggage per person (per maximum weight listed above) is included in the cost of this program. Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. Airline policies and fees are subject to change.

DAY 2

After breakfast, meet your guide and transfer to the airport for your flight to San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos.

Upon arrival, complete local arrival formalities and meet your Galápagos naturalist guide, who will accompany you throughout the Galápagos portion of the program. After assistance with luggage, transfer into town and enjoy lunch.

This afternoon, begin your exploration of San Cristóbal Island. Travel into the island’s highlands to visit El Junco, the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galápagos, set within a volcanic crater and often visited by frigatebirds. Continue to the Galapaguera, a tortoise reserve dedicated to the conservation of San Cristóbal’s giant tortoises. Here, learn about the island’s conservation efforts while observing these emblematic animals in a natural setting.

Your tour continues to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sand beach reached by a short walk-through coastal vegetation. Depending on conditions, this is an ideal place to appreciate the island’s coastal scenery and perhaps spot sea lions, seabirds, or marine iguanas along the shore.

After the visit, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel.

NOTE: Please pack accordingly for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos. Guests can only check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Quito. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flight will need to pay excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check in. Airline policies and fees are subject to change.

DAY 3

Today, enjoy a full-day boat excursion to Española Island, accompanied by your dedicated Galápagos naturalist guide. Lunch will be served on board.

Española is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago and is renowned for its striking landscapes, abundant birdlife, marine iguanas, sea lions, and dramatic coastal scenery. Depending on the final authorized visitor site and local conditions, the day may include walking over natural trails, wildlife observation, coastal exploration, and time for swimming or snorkeling.

Throughout the excursion, your Galápagos naturalist guide will provide interpretation tailored to the Regent group, helping guests better understand the island’s geology, wildlife behavior, endemic species, and conservation significance.

Return to San Cristóbal in the late afternoon. Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant.

Please Note: Boat tours may be shared with independent guests. Boat navigation in the Galápagos may be rough, and routing is subject to sea conditions, weather, National Park regulations, and local operating permissions.

DAY 4

Today, set out on a second Galápagos boat excursion, accompanied by your dedicated Galápagos naturalist guide. The planned destination is Isla Lobos, with lunch included on board.

Located off the coast of San Cristóbal, Isla Lobos is known for its coastal wildlife and marine life. As its name suggests, sea lions are commonly seen in the area, along with frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and other species characteristic of the archipelago. Depending on conditions, the day may include a guided walk, scenic navigation, wildlife observation, and opportunities for swimming or snorkeling.

This excursion offers a different perspective on the Galápagos, combining coastal scenery, close wildlife encounters, and the chance to observe the interaction between land and marine ecosystems.

Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel.

DAY 5

After breakfast, transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for a flight back to Quito. Airport VIP lounge access is included in San Cristóbal, subject to local availability and operating conditions. Note: the flight is not accompanied.

Upon arrival in Quito, meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at Somos, a contemporary Quito restaurant known for showcasing Ecuadorian ingredients and culinary traditions through a refined, modern lens.

Guests will be reunited with any stored luggage, if applicable.

DAY 6

Breakfast is included this morning before check-out. At the appropriate time, transfer by private vehicle to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for your onward flight home.

Should you have a late flight, you may wish to purchase a day room or an additional night so that your room is available until your departure transfer.

Note: Couples or pairs will be transferred by private van or SUV (max 4 large bags total plus 1 carry-on per person); solo guests will use a sedan (2 large suitcases plus a carry-on). Extra luggage may require a larger vehicle at additional cost—notify your RSSC booking agent at least 14 days before sailing with this information. Transfers include a driver only.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This itinerary may change without prior notice due to National Park dispositions or due to force majeure. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1 - Times are dependent on flight details once confirmed.

8:00am Guests disembark, locate luggage and are met at the pier

8:00am Transfer to the Lima Airport

8:50am Check-in and proceed to gate

11:50am Flight to Quito (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:05pm Arrival at Quito Airport; proceed through Immigration, collect luggage and clear Customs

3:00pm Meet our local representative and transfer into Quito

4:00pm Half-day Quito city tour

6:30pm Transfer to your hotel

7:15pm Approximate arrival at the hotel for check in

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at GO Quito Hotel or similar

DAY 2 - Times are dependent on flight details once confirmed.

TBA Breakfast at your hotel

TBA Transfer to Quito Airport

TBA Arrival at Quito Airport for check-in procedures

TBA Flight from Quito to San Cristóbal Island (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrival at San Cristóbal Airport

TBA Meet your Galápagos naturalist guide and transfer into town

TBA Lunch in San Cristóbal

TBA Half-day visit to El Junco, Galapaguera and Puerto Chino

TBA Transfer to your hotel and check in

7:30pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at Hotel Indigo Galápagos or similar

DAY 3

TBA Breakfast at your hotel or onboard the boat, depending on final boat tour arrangements

TBA Boat tour to Española Island with lunch onboard

TBA Navigate back to San Cristóbal

TBA Return to your hotel

7:30pm Dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight at Hotel Indigo Galápagos or similar

DAY 4

TBA Breakfast at your hotel or onboard the boat, depending on final boat tour arrangements

TBA Boat tour to Isla Lobos with lunch onboard

TBA Navigate back to San Cristóbal

TBA Return to your hotel

7:30pm Dinner at Hotel Indigo Galápagos

Overnight at Hotel Indigo Galápagos or similar

DAY 5 - Times are dependent on flight details once confirmed.

TBA Breakfast at your hotel

TBA Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport

TBA Arrival at San Cristóbal Airport for check-in procedures

TBA Access to VIP lounge at San Cristóbal Airport

TBA Flight from San Cristóbal to Quito (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito

TBA Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel

TBA Check in at the hotel

7:00pm Farewell dinner at Somos or similar venue

Overnight at GO Quito Hotel or similar

DAY 6

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Hotel check out time

TBA Private transfer to the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in accordance with your flight details. Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with a flight / transfer time after the hotel check out time

Expected Weather:

The Galápagos Islands have a subtropical climate influenced by ocean currents, including the cold Humboldt Current and warmer seasonal currents. Weather varies throughout the year. From December through May, conditions are generally warmer, with temperatures often ranging from the low 80s°F / 26°C to the high 80s°F or low 90s°F / approximately 31–32°C, with the possibility of rain. From June through September, temperatures are generally cooler, ranging from the low 60s°F / 15°C to the high 70s°F / approximately 25°C. This is the garúa season, when mist or light drizzle may occur, particularly in the mornings. From October through December, temperatures generally range from the 70s°F / low 20s°C to the low 80s°F / approximately 26°C, with drier conditions.

Quito is located in the Andes at high elevation and has a mild climate year-round. Days are often spring-like, while mornings and evenings may be cool. Guests should be prepared for cooler temperatures in Quito than in the Galápagos, particularly in the evening.

What to Bring:

It is not necessary to carry much to the Galápagos. Pack light and pack smart. Lightweight, breathable, fast-drying materials are recommended.

•Light loose pants, shorts, shirts, including both short- and long-sleeved options

•A windbreaker, light jacket or sweater for evenings, early mornings, boat rides and Quito

•Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses

•Comfortable walking shoes with good traction

•Footwear suitable for wet conditions, such as water shoes or sturdy sandals

•For Galápagos landings, guests may have dry landings, where they step directly from the boat or dinghy onto dry land, and wet landings, where they may need to wade through shallow water to shore. Guests may either bring one pair of hybrid shoes suitable for both walking and getting wet, or one pair of water shoes/sandals and one pair of light walking shoes or sneakers to bring ashore in a backpack

•Small quick-dry towel, if desired

•Small backpack for land visits, camera, personal items and water

•Waterproof bag or dry bag to protect camera, phone or photographic equipment

•Camera or smartphone, plus any chargers, extra batteries or memory cards needed

•Wetsuit, if preferred, though not essential

•Snorkeling gear, if preferred, though not essential

•On board the day-trip boats, snorkeling gear will be available for guests. If you use a fin size smaller than 6–7 or larger than 10–11, we suggest bringing your own, as these sizes may not always be available

•Any required medications

•Seasickness tablets or motion sickness remedies if you are prone to motion sickness on boats

•Binoculars

•Insect repellent

Local Currency: US Dollar

Electricity: Ecuador uses 110-volt, 60-cycle electricity, the same as in the United States. Plugs are typically the two-pronged flat type, so US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter. If needed, hotels may be able to provide adapters, but we recommend bringing your own as they are subject to availability.

Luggage information:

Flight Lima – Quito: Guests can typically check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs / 23 kg. Each guest is also typically permitted one carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 15 lbs / 7 kg. For this reason, a second piece of checked luggage per person, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs / 23 kg, is included in the cost of this program for the flight from Lima to Quito. Should guests need to check in more than two pieces or have any overweight luggage on this flight, they will need to pay the applicable airline fees at the airport upon check-in.

Flights Quito – Galápagos – Quito: Guests can typically check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs / 23 kg. Each guest is also typically permitted one carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 15 lbs / 7 kg. Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Quito. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flights to or from the Galápagos will need to pay any applicable excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check-in.

The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

Please ensure that all luggage has your name clearly marked on it. Do not forget to bring all required documents, medications, valuables and essential personal items with you to the Galápagos.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP Breathing Machines on Flights:

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators or CPAP breathing machines is subject to airline regulations, which may vary by airline and are subject to change.

•Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

•CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in thisland program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

•CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

•Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

•Failing to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Documents and Visa Requirements

•A passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates is required.

•Please consult your local embassy to confirm any visa requirements specific to your nationality for Peru and Ecuador.

•IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise reservation, passport, and any required visas must match exactly for flight bookings associated with this program. Discrepancies may lead to denial of travel by the airline. Ensure that all documents — including first, middle, and last names — align perfectly with the details on your cruise reservation.

•Guests without the necessary travel documents will be unable to travel and will bear any associated costs.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

Airbus A319 or similar

Accommodation:

Hotel Indigo Galápagos

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

Phone: +593 5 373 2300

GO Quito Hotel

Avenida Eloy Alfaro N34-137 y Catalina Aldaz

Quito 170504, Ecuador

Phone / WhatsApp: +593 99 920 0900

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•2 nights at GO Quito Hotel or similar – Premium Room

•3 nights at Hotel Indigo Galápagos or similar – Run of the House

•All meals per the itinerary

•2x soft drinks, beer and/or wine included per person at included lunches and dinners, unless otherwise specified

•Transportation with air-conditioning where available and appropriate

•Private airport transfer on day 6, all other transfers with the group

•English-speaking guides

•Airport assistance in Quito, Lima and the Galápagos

•Dedicated Galápagos naturalist guide to accompany and guide Regent guests during the Galápagos portion of the program

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

•Entrance fees for Basílica del Voto Nacional and La Compañía de Jesús in Quito

•Galápagos National Park taxes and entrance fees

•Galápagos Transit Control Card

•VIP lounge access at San Cristóbal Airport, subject to availability and local operating conditions

•Porterage

•Economy-class flights per the itinerary; direct flights are not guaranteed

•One additional piece of checked luggage, maximum 50 lbs / 23 kg, per person on the flight from Lima to Quito

•Storage of excess luggage in Quito during the Galápagos portion of the program

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals or beverages not listed in the itineraries

•All items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, laundry and purchases

•Gratuities to drivers, guides and Tour Leader

•Hotel incidentals, including mini bar, laundry and room service

•Overweight or excess luggage fees

•Visa fees, if required

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Price: $6,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.