About this trip
Eight days aboard the Eden, a small motor boat cruising the southern and eastern islands of the Galápagos. This is one for anyone who wants to spend their days watching wildlife that has little fear of humans and doesn't much care that you're there.
Days are built around snorkelling, short hikes and boat landings, moving between islands to see different species in their own patch — marine iguanas basking in lagoons, sea lions lounging on beaches, reef sharks circling below the surface.
It's fully guided throughout, with naturalist guides on hand to explain what you're looking at, and rated easy, so no particular fitness or experience is needed.
What you'll do
- Watch marine iguanas in the lagoons of Floreana Island
- Snorkel with reef sharks in a submerged volcanic cone
- Meet sea lions up close at Isla Lobos
- Cruise the south and east islands aboard the Eden
- Guided wildlife walks and landings across multiple islands
- Rated easy — suited to those who want wildlife encounters without demanding hikes
- You're based on the boat throughout, moving between islands rather than staying in one place
- Runs over Christmas and New Year as one of its departure options
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,735, about 34% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Quito · 29 Sept – 30 Sept
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