Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days)

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Santa Cruz, Ecuador

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

Overview

Discover the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands during this 5-day tour. Visit three islands to hike, snorkel, and observe wildlife including tortoises, sea lions, and rays. Enjoy included breakfasts and lunches, and stay in budget accommodations on Santa Cruz Island. The tour features moderate activity levels with naturalist guides leading hikes and boat rides to diverse locations like Flamingo Lagoon and Las Tintoreras.

Maximize time in the Galapagos with a 5-day tour including breakfasts and lunches
Join naturalist guides for hikes, boat rides, and snorkeling sessions
Encounter a variety of wildlife including sea lions and giant tortoises
Visit three different islands with budget accommodations on Santa Cruz Island

What's Included

4 nights accommodation in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) Double or Triple Room Budget Hotel
Bilingual naturalist guides
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (according to the itinerary)
Excursions and visits during the program.
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program.
Round-trip shared transfer
Breakfast (4)

Breakfast
Lunch (4)

Lunch

Entrance Galapagos National Park (Adult 200.00 USD Child 100.00 USD))
Transit Card ($20 USD per person)
Entrance to Isabela ($10 USD per person)
Public Transportation from Baltra Airport - Itabaca - Baltra Airport ($5. USD per person, per way)
Any services or meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Flights to/from Galapagos
Dinner
Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per
Gratuities
Entrance fee - Isabela Island

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Galápagos Ecological Airport
Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, HP4J+4C3, Seymour, Ecuador

Pickup details

Our guide will be waiting at the baggage claim area holding a sign with your name on it, according to your Galapagos flight. (Baltra Airport)

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/02/2026 - 12/23/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Itinerary

Day 1

Baltra Airport - Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) - Highlands Giant Turtles Reserve.

1 Stop

Santa Cruz Island

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Ocean Dreams or SIMILAR ONE (budget hotel) Private room with ensuite bathroom

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Santa Cruz Island (Puerto Ayora) Bay Tour (snorkeling) - Tortuga Bay Beach (Hiking)

1 Stop

Santa Cruz Island

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Ocean Dreams or SIMILAR ONE (budget hotel) Private room with ensuite bathroom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Santa Cruz Island Ferry to Isabella Island

1 Stop

Isabela Island

10 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Ocean Dreams or SIMILAR ONE (budget hotel) Private room with ensuite bathroom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

NAVIGABLE TOUR TO SANTA FE ISLAND OR SIMILAR ONE

1 Stop

Santa Fe Island

9 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Ocean Dreams or SIMILAR ONE (budget hotel) Private room with ensuite bathroom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Baltra Airport (Transfer Out)

1 Stop

Galápagos Ecological Airport

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase 23kg and 1 carry-on bag 8kg.
Minimum 2 pax

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
NOTE:You will share the activities with other participants, families, couples, solo travelers and sometimes just you with our tour guide.
The tour is in shared services.
Accommodation in a double or triple room
You have to pay 200.00 USD per person in cash the Galapagos entrance fee.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 19 reviews

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Erik_W, May 2026

The Galapagos Dream organization provides a suite of services from airport pickup, transit to and back from tours and prearranged various individual and group tours by other guides and operators. Their base is the Galapagos Dreams hotel and guest suites which hs a small dining room and bar. They have sufficient English to meet our needs, but on occasions we had difficulty getting details to help us prepare. The staff were remarkably attentive, rooms cleaned daily, the food was simple and adequate. The hotel is located one block off and toward the East end of the main commercial street. The walking distances were short measured in a few blocks to all the major restaurants, shopping and tour disembarcation piers. Of particular note, my wife had a set of injuries while transiting from a water taxi to a ferry where she fell between the boats. This resulted in loosing a 2x3” section of skin on her shin and broke ribs. After returning from the tour the Galapagos Dreams staff explained medical options and arranged for her to see a private doctor outside the hospital late in the evening for stitches and treatment. This cemented out positive feelings. In general, we felt the king size bed was adequate if a bit hard. We had water that was not really hot, but not cold. I missed a hot shower. The AC was strong at night. Port Ayora is a small, nice town with both upscale and medium scale hotels and restaurants. There is little in the way of easily accessible beaches. The wildlife is good and local tours were fun. Isabela Island had much better wildlife but fewer amenities. Each of our tours was handled well. If I had it to do over, I would have gone to a local company and rented snorkeling equiptment fitted to me rather than depending on the equiptment in the boat. I had one snorkeling event where I had a fin that would not stay tight and had significant difficulty returning to the boat.

disappointed

Tamara_S, Nov 2025

it was not worth $1000.00 each... it was ok not great. hot tub in accommodations was not hot when asked to heat hot tub she said she would not. meals ok.. not a lot of food or taste. the hotel was confused of our plans, no explanation of tours. we were left alone a lot to do our own on the "tour" grumpy tour guide :( when we did have a driver no one met us as told, after the first tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Ms. Tamara, We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, the arrival and departure flight information and dates you provided were completely incorrect, and we had to reorganize everything for you. As you can see, this tour includes accommodation in a budget hotel without a hot tub. However, we upgraded your room and informed you that the hot tub was not yet operational. We also provided all the information regarding your tour, but unfortunately, the instructions were not followed as you were advised. On the other hand, so sorry if you did not like the Ecuadorian food, Ecuadorian food is recognized worldwide today, and our staff informed us that you complained that the portions were too much. Sincerely, Edwin

Fabulous, Fun Snorkeling

Kim_R, Apr 2025

We had a fabulous experience. The Galapagos Dreams Hotel staff helped us all along the way. We didn't expect as much snorkeling as we did, and it turned out great. If you have trouble with motion sickness, make sure to take medicine, especially for the trip to Isabela Island. We saw just about every animal we wanted to see. We added the Charles Darwin Research Station and stayed a few extra days. We recommended the Research Station, it was very informative.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hola Kim. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, you were fabolous people and we were very happy with you during your trip. Take care and remember that now you have some friends in Ecuador. Edwin

Galapagos Magic

Georgia_T, Apr 2022

Johnny and Marcos from Galapagos Dreams made this trip wonderful. We had fantastic guides and wonderful adventures. Everything worked without a hitch....from getting picked up from the airport in Baltra to all the amazing activities. I can't say enough good things about this trip.

Experience in Galapagos Islands

Beatriz_V, Oct 2025

In the hotel very good Service, clean and comfortable rooms. The tours in general were great. Only a few of us would have liked more information before we arrived on the islands. On the tour to Playa Tortuga we should have been offered the round trip or the return by boat. We wasted a lot of time walking and the truth wasn't worth it. The tide was too low for snorkeling and the sea very rough. We had only 20 minutes to be there because we had to return to get to the entrance booth at 5:00 pm. 😞

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Excelente experiencia

FlaviaCarolina_M, Dec 2024

Realmente ha sido una experiencia sensacional! Viajar en familia y con chicos no es fácil, pero nos han hecho sentir muy a gusto. El personal de hotel, las chóferes, los guías, todos han sido muy amables y atentos. Las excursiones y cada detalle contado en cada experiencia ha sido muy enriquecedor. Todo excelentemente coordinado. La verdad han sido días intensos, de mucha actividad, pero más que bien organizados y placenteros. Superando ampliamente nuestras expectativas