About this trip
This 9-day trip covers the Galápagos without putting you on a cruise ship for the whole time. You're based on the islands, which keeps costs down and puts you right in among the wildlife rather than watching it from a deck.
Expect a proper mix of activity — snorkelling with sea lions and turtles, a volcano hike, and generally more movement than a standard island-hopping tour. It's a small group setup, easy-paced and fully guided throughout.
What you'll do
- Snorkel alongside sea lions and marine life in the Galápagos
- Hike Sierra Negra volcano
- Island-based itinerary rather than a live-aboard cruise
- Small group travel with a guide throughout the trip
- Island-based rather than cruise-based, so accommodation and costs differ from typical Galápagos trips
- Rated easy, with regular activity most days
Worth it if you're genuinely keen on wildlife and can handle early starts and choppy boat rides. Think twice if you need comfort or struggle with basic accommodation.
- Guides like Gustavo, José and Lienke are genuinely knowledgeable, organised and make the trip memorable.
- Early mornings and rough boat rides at the start test your tolerance; logistics could be smoother in places.
- Rooms are basic with air con, not fancy, but accommodation quality matches the affordable price point.
- Optional add-on snorkelling trips like Los Túneles with sea lions and turtles are genuinely worth the extra cost.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,275, about 30% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Quito · 2 Aug – 3 Aug
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