About this trip
This 10-day trip bases you on two islands, Santa Cruz and Isabela, with time also on an uninhabited island in between, so you get a real feel for the Galapagos rather than a rushed flyby.
Days mix swimming, snorkelling and hiking with wildlife-watching, from giant tortoises roaming the Santa Cruz highlands to the volcanic landscape of Sierra Negra on Isabela.
It is fully guided and all-inclusive, aimed at travellers who want nature and wildlife front and centre rather than a packed sightseeing schedule.
What you'll do
- Hike the volcanic landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela
- See giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands
- Snorkel around the islands' waters
- Visit an uninhabited island by boat
- Swim and hike across varied Galapagos habitats
- Based on two islands (Santa Cruz and Isabela) rather than constant island-hopping
- Suits travellers keen on nature and wildlife over fast-paced sightseeing
- All-inclusive itinerary covering meals and activities
Worth it if you want reliable island-hopping with excellent logistics and wildlife spotting. Think twice if you expect upmarket hotels—accommodation is basic despite marketing spin.
- Coordinators like Diego, Jeferson, Nicole and Valentina consistently responded within hours via WhatsApp to any questions or concerns.
- Three days per island allows genuine exploration; boat cruises between islands were trip highlights with penguin sightings and diverse marine wildlife.
- Hotels marketed as boutique are actually modest, basic accommodation—one reviewer noted standards fell short of even budget motel expectations.
- Boat cruise experiences outshine land-based days; later islands felt less remarkable after seeing the best wildlife during cruises.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Quito · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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