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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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Our trip to the Galapagos was very well plann...
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Apr 6 - Apr 17, 2026
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
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
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Apr 17 - Apr 26, 2026
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Apr 11 - Apr 19, 2026