Galapagos Islands Travel Insights
Galapagos Cruise: Wildlife Watching, Snorkeling & Hiking - 11 Days
Cruising around the Galapagos Islands — viewing extraordinary wildlife and natural sights by day while motoring between islands at night — is one of the best ways to experience these magical islands. On this tour, you'll visit 11 islands in the famed archipelago, observing birdlife, sea lions, marine iguanas, sharks, giant tortoises and an array of other creatures.
Galápagos Islands Land-Based Adventure Tour: 10 Days
This 10-day trip will take you to the best the Galápagos has to offer. Immerse yourself in the wildlife, culture, and unique ecosystem of the archipelago as you see the sights by bike, by foot, and in the water. This extraordinary tour includes snorkeling with sea lions, tropical fish, and beautiful manta rays. On land, there will be numerous chances to observe giant tortoises and other amazing creatures in this one-of-a-kind destination.
Galápagos Islands & Machu Picchu Adventure - 10 Days
Combine two of South America's most iconic destinations on this 10-day tour of the Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu. You'll start in Ecuador, spending several days island hopping, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife viewing in the Galápagos. Then you'll cross the border to Peru, spending a night in Lima, another in Cusco, and finally taking the scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. A visit to the famed "lost city of the Incas" is the perfect way to end this diverse adventure.
Island-Hopping in the Galápagos: Santa Cruz & Isabela - 7 Days
During this Galápagos Islands adventure, you will explore the famous archipelago, swim with playful sea lions, and see giant tortoises up close. The itinerary is land-based, meaning you'll sleep on the islands instead of on a yacht. But you'll still spend plenty of time on the water as you navigate to various islands by speedboat, enjoying hiking, snorkeling, and guided wildlife viewing walks along the journey.
Cruise the Galapagos Islands - 7 Days
On this weeklong cruise around the Galapagos Islands, you'll travel around the archipelago on a yacht, stopping at various islands for activities led by a naturalist guide. Kayak through pristine waters, snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike to see blue-footed boobies in the wild, and get up close with giant tortoises.
Best of the Galápagos: Isla San Cristóbal & Isla Santa Cruz - 6 Days
Explore the Galápagos by land and sea with this quick trip that focuses on the archipelago's endemic wildlife. Start on Isla San Cristóbal to go bird-watching and snorkel near iconic Kicker Rock, then cruise around the island by boat to enjoy secluded sandy beaches and observe marine life. Hop over to Isla Santa Cruz next to mingle with giant tortoises and witness remarkable biodiversity on a day trip to an uninhabited island.
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Maria Jose Jaramillo
I grew up in a family with roots in different parts of the country. From a young age, I had the chance to travel and explore the culture, history, and nature of Ecuador and South America. These...
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Jacquie Granda
I am an Ecuadorian woman, born and raised in Quito, deeply proud of my cultural heritage. I was fortunate to grow up in a lush valley surrounded by mountains, snow-capped volcanoes, thermal...
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Alvaro Pereira
Born and raised in the vibrant country of Ecuador, I am the ideal person to craft a unique and unforgettable trip within my homeland. My passion for travel and exploring new and exciting places...
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Paola Vera Feijoo
Born and raised in Ecuador, I´m the second of four sisters. I love to make people´s dream vacations come true. Helping travelers to be the happiest is my big desire and, so far, one of my favorite...
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A wonderful family trip to Galapagos!Just returning from an incredible 10 day fami...
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Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2026
Our planning for this trip started with Alvaro, who worked tirelessly planning a trip that would appeal to all ages and abilities.
The communication with so many “moving parts” , was outstanding!
A short time before our trip was going to start, Alvaro introduced us to Ibeth, who was our contact person until we touched ground back in Canada. I’m not sure if she actually sleeps, because she responded... Read more
Thank you for another GREAT adventure!
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Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026
Our guides (Sebastian & Edwin) were absolute ROCKSTARS! We are so grateful for the time that they spent with us. Tamer, once again, helped to create and organize another spectacular experience in Ecuador & The Galápagos Islands. Thank you!
Dear Brooke! Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. It warms my heart to know again that this trip was a success and that you and the group have had a great time. Shoutout indeed to Sebastian and Edwin, I'll make sure to share your comments with them.
Looking forward to planning future amazing trips for the beloved students of Forman School!
Best,
Tamer
We booked our Galapagos trip with Paola throu...
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Feb 22 - Mar 3, 2026
Danny greeted us at the airport in Quito and guided us through the city. He knew exactly what we wanted to see and do.
In Santa Cruz our naturalist guide was full of knowledge on the history of the island, the turtles and the volcanic tunnels. We visited the Charles Darwin Centre and again he... Read more
Hi Sharon, thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time in Quito and the Galápagos and that you enjoyed the itinerary. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with Danny, Diego, Julio, and the rest of the team. And thank you for sharing the beautiful photos — they’re amazing! As a cat lover myself, I especially loved the one from Isabela ;) It was truly a pleasure helping you plan this trip, and I’d love to help again whenever you’re ready for your next adventure. Warmly, Paola & the Authentic Ecuador Team