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Viewing giant tortoises in their native habitat is a highlight of the Galapagos.
Map of Galapagos Cruise: Wildlife Watching, Snorkeling & Hiking - 11 Days
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.

Isla Isabela, Galápagos
Map of Galápagos Islands Land-Based Adventure Tour: 10 Days
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.

A blue-footed booby in the Galapagos
Map of Galápagos Islands & Machu Picchu Adventure - 10 Days
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.

A giant Galápagos tortoise
Map of Island-Hopping in the Galápagos: Santa Cruz & Isabela - 7 Days
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.

Admire the wildlife characters you happen upon on your island hopping Galápagos adventure
Map of Best of the Galápagos: Isla San Cristóbal & Isla Santa Cruz - 6 Days
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.

Sea lions in the Galapagos
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.

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Travel specialist Jacquie Granda
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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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Travel specialist Maria Jose Jaramillo
active 5 mins ago

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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Travel specialist María Belén Villacrés
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María Belén Villacrés

I believe that travel should bring spiritual and cultural knowledge to travelers. When we travel, we learn a lot and grow through our lived experiences. In the same way, the impact we should leave...

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Travel specialist Paola Vera Feijoo
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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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Trip Reviews for Galapagos Islands

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Our trip to the Galapagos was very well plann...
Galapagos Islands | Apr 6 - Apr 17, 2026

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Stephanie S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Our trip to the Galapagos was very well planned. We enjoyed our few days on land ,interacting with the local culture.
Our cruise on the Treasure was fabulous. The Staff and Captain were excellent ,educational including a delicious variety of snacks,drinks and meals.
Thank you Paul Read more

Our trip to the Galapagos was very well planned. We enjoyed our few days on land ,interacting with the local culture.
Our cruise on the Treasure was fabulous. The Staff and Captain were excellent ,educational including a delicious variety of snacks,drinks and meals.

Thank you Paul

Hotel Reviews
M/C Treasure
San José de Conocoto Quito
Hotel La Laguna
Puerto Villamil
Hotel Fiesta
Puerto Ayora
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Wyndham Quito Airport
Quito

Great staff, wonderful spat with an excellent esthetician. The rooms were comfortable and the restaurant was delicious

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closer to the city
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Napo Cultural Center
Quito

Very comfortable, clean and well maintained. A very nice dinning area.

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Our guide, Rodrigo, was excellent and happy to share his knowledge. He was very well-spoken and eager to show us all the Amazon has to offer.
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Local specialist: Paul Cisneros
Paul
Paul Cisneros
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Apr 28, 2026

Hi Stephanie,

I’m so glad to hear that you had a great time visiting Ecuador and the Galapagos. Thank you very much for your feedback about the hotels and activities, as well as your overall experience.

It was a pleasure planning this adventure with you, and I hope that you and Jeff can visit us again in the future. 🤗

Wishing you all the best,
Paul

Excellent customer service.
Galapagos Islands | Apr 17 - Apr 26, 2026

Mubashir
Mubashir S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
All was planned very well. We had a wonderful time in the Galapagos. They even planned a nice 50th Birthday dinner at a fancy restaurant including the cake in Santa Cruz, Galapagos. They accommodated when I had to cancel at the last minute an excursion due to my wife getting sick, and they were able to reschedule for the following day without to much hassle for me. Hotels were very nice as well as the private driver. They had somebody with us from the time we landed in Quito to the time... Read more

All was planned very well. We had a wonderful time in the Galapagos. They even planned a nice 50th Birthday dinner at a fancy restaurant including the cake in Santa Cruz, Galapagos. They accommodated when I had to cancel at the last minute an excursion due to my wife getting sick, and they were able to reschedule for the following day without to much hassle for me. Hotels were very nice as well as the private driver. They had somebody with us from the time we landed in Quito to the time we left Baltra back to Quito. I appreciate this attention to customer service. I would definitely travel with them again.

Hotel Reviews
La Casita de la Playa
Puerto Villamil
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Acacia Galápagos Boutique Hotel
Puerto Ayora
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Local specialist: Ariel Chasi

Weight off my shoulders
Galapagos Islands | Apr 11 - Apr 19, 2026

Danielle
Danielle L.
Spain | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
It was a relief having Anthony from KimKim helping us plan the trip. I became very overwhelmed with the planning aspect once we had decided against a cruise. From arranging transport from island to island, to strategically planning hotels, etc, it was so helpful having them take the reins and plan the trip. It was a huge weight off my shoulders. We really appreciated the dedication of our guides to nature and the animals of the Galapagos. They were all very knowledgeable and you could... Read more

It was a relief having Anthony from KimKim helping us plan the trip. I became very overwhelmed with the planning aspect once we had decided against a cruise. From arranging transport from island to island, to strategically planning hotels, etc, it was so helpful having them take the reins and plan the trip. It was a huge weight off my shoulders.

We really appreciated the dedication of our guides to nature and the animals of the Galapagos. They were all very knowledgeable and you could feel the respect they had for the natural world. Julio, Darwin, Charlie and Enrique were fantastic. Darwin was perhaps the most animated and just as excited as we were about the animals we saw. The planned meals were very good. The transportation went off without a hitch. We loved both hotels and the service at both (La Isla and Iguana crossing). Joseph at La Isla went above and beyond also. Overall everything was great.

Local specialist: María Belén Villacrés

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