A Galapatours Exclusive
Every Galapatours booking includes one complimentary hotel night before your Galapagos expedition cruise begins. This is not a promotion, not a limited offer, and not available elsewhere. No other Galapagos cruise marketplace includes this as a standard benefit.
Why We Include a Pre-Cruise Hotel Night
Including a hotel night increases cost and operational complexity. We include it anyway because we know it will improve your experience greatly. Here are a few reasons why we'd encourage you to make use of this free offer:
Reduced Travel Risk: Galapagos expedition cruises do not wait. If a flight is delayed and you arrive late, the ship departs without you. Arriving the day before eliminates the single biggest risk to your trip.
A Better Start: Starting a multi-day expedition should not begin with airport stress and last-minute transfers. One night ashore creates buffer, predictability, and peace of mind.
Time to Explore: Galapagos cruises typically depart from Quito. Arriving early gives you time to see at least a small part of the beautiful capital of Ecuador instead of flying in and sailing out immediately.
The Rules
Included: One complimentary hotel night per guest per booking
Timing: The hotel night is always scheduled for the night immediately before your cruise departure.
Room allocation: We aim to match your cruise booking configuration (e.g., shared cabin, double/twin, triple, family), subject to hotel availability.
Already included itineraries: If your cruise itinerary already includes a pre-cruise hotel night, no additional hotel night is added.
Availability & substitutions: If the planned partner hotel is fully booked, we will arrange a comparable hotel of similar category and location.
Hotel selection: The hotels below are pre-selected by Galapatours to ensure reliability. We do not offer hotel choice, substitutions on request, or voucher alternatives.
Confirmation details: We will share the hotel details and check-in information by email once your cruise booking is confirmed (and no later than 30 days before departure). Please note that hotel confirmations may display the room rate—your pre-cruise night is still covered by Galapatours.
Booking date: Applies to new reservations made on or after January 14, 2026.
Time limit: This is not a promotion and not time-limited. It is a standing Galapatours commitment.
Your Hotel: GO Quito Hotel in Ecuador
GO Quito Hotel is a five-star design hotel located in Quito’s commercial district. Rooms are spacious and filled with natural light, offering open views of the city and surrounding mountains. Our guests enjoy contemporary Ecuadorian cuisine, a relaxing spa, and personalized assistance for exploring Quito and the Andes. The hotel also supports local artisans and follows responsible practices, bringing elements of Ecuador’s culture and landscape into the guest experience.
