7-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

7 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Planning an adventure to The Galapagos Islands requires a lot of research and planning time, but with this hassle-free 7-day trip, a full itinerary is organized for you, with accommodation included. The trip includes an island-hopping itinerary that showcases wildlife and natural beauty—such as La Tintoreras and Tortuga Bay. Along the way, look out for giant tortoises, flamingoes, white-tip sharks, sea lions, penguins, and manta rays.

See the best of The Galapagos Islands on a 7-day island-hopping tour
Explore the underwater world: Snorkeling equipment is provided
No need to book hotels along the way: Accommodation is included
A small-group tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

Accomodation in a single, double or triple room x 6 nights (based on number of travelers).
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel each way.
Airport pickup and drop off at Baltra Airport.
Lunch (5)

Lunch
Breakfast (5)

Breakfast

Return flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos Islands.
Water Taxi around $ 1 p.p.
For rent: wetsuit $ 5 p.p. per day – cash only.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Migratory Control Card, BALTRA

$20.00 per person
Admission Fee - ISABELA ISLAND

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Baltra Airport
Ecuador

Itinerary

Day 1

BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND – ISABELA ISLAND

2 Stops

Santa Cruz Island

6 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Santa Cruz Island

6 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or Similar

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

TINTORERAS - WETLANDS - FLAMINGO LAGOON

1 Stop

Las Tintoreras

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

SNORKELING IN LOS TUNELES

1 Stop

Los Tuneles

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel San Vicente or similar.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION – TORTUGA BAY

1 Stop

Santa Cruz Island

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

SANTA FE ISLAND

1 Stop

Santa Fe Island

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6

BAHIA HALF DAY & SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS HALF DAY TOUR

1 Stop

Santa Cruz Island

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Fernandina or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7

TRANSFER OUT – BALTRA

1 Stop

Santa Cruz Island

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
If your flight is delayed or canceled and you cannot make it to Puerto Ayora in time to take the last speedboat to Isabela Island, which departs around 14:00, the team assist you with finding accommodation on Santa Cruz Island but this will be on your own expense. You will miss the planned activities.
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.

Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.
Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 7 reviews

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Excellent trip overall.

scott_k, Jun 2024

The trip was excellent. Snorkeled with giant tortoises, sharks, penguin, sea lions, sea horses. Every day trip ran like clockwork. All the drivers were prompt and on time. All the employees were very friendly and professional. The only thing which was a major turn off was the San Vincente hotel. The staff were very friendly and professional, but the hotel was a dump. It reminded by of a cheap hotel on the side of a highway in America. It was clean but bare bones and extremely dated. I would give it a 2 star rating. You got a bed, towels, soap and toilet paper. No refrigerator. That was about it. There were dogs barking all night long. The thing I disliked the most was it did not have a safe in the room. That created security issue that was impossible to properly overcome. According to most first world countries you are never supposed to give your passport to someone else to hold. It is lent to you by your country and belongs to your country. Also I had a large sum of cash on me. My choices were to give the passport and cash to the hotel to put in their safe, hold onto the money and passport (perhaps it could get lost or stolen) or leave it in my unsecure luggage and possible have it get stolen by the staff. I would have been fine paying another $40 or $50 a night for a better and more secure hotel. Overall, I was very happy with the trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Scott, Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling with the incredible wildlife and appreciated our team’s professionalism. We apologize for the issues you faced at San Vincente Hotel. Your concerns are important to us, and we will dive deeper into this matter to take appropriate action with our providers. We appreciate your input and are committed to improving our services.

Inconsistent at best

leilah_H, Jan 2024

Mixed results. The first half of the tour was outstanding. The second half of the tour seemed disorganized with poor communication and while portions of the second half were enjoyable, it didn’t really meet our expectations. Given the great reviews this company and tour got, we were shocked at how poorly things were executed in the second half of the trip.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

We deeply regret the challenges during your Galapagos tour. Rest assured, we have your dietary restrictions on record. We acknowledge the itinerary issues on Santa Cruz Island and are addressing them with our partners for improved communication. The free dinner was an apology, and we're addressing the pickup and communication problems promptly. Your insights are valuable. We apologize for any inconvenience and are committed to enhancing our services. Thank you for your understanding.