GALAPAGOSLAND BASED TOURS
TWO ISLANDS. YOUR OWN RHYTHM.
7-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
Plan seven days on Santa Cruz and Isabela with highland tortoises, a proposed island excursion, Los Túneles snorkeling and six hotel nights.
USD per person · full land package
Planning estimate for two adults sharing a room, with standard hotels and shared excursions. Final price depends on dates and confirmed services.
IS THIS YOUR KIND OF JOURNEY?
A starting point
with room for you.
Travelers who want island hopping with a balance of activities and downtime.
YOUR ISLANDS, DAY BY DAY
Your suggested itinerary.
A starting point for your trip. We tailor the activities, island stays and pace to you, subject to availability.
TWO ISLANDS · SIX NIGHTS
DAY 01Baltra arrival & Santa Cruz highlandsOvernight · Santa Cruz
Meet your transfer on arrival at Baltra, cross the Itabaca Channel and continue onto Santa Cruz. If flight timing allows, begin with a guided visit to a highland tortoise reserve before checking into your Puerto Ayora hotel.
Getting around Airport connection, channel crossing and road transfer
DAY 02A guided island day tripOvernight · Santa Cruz
Plan a boat excursion to a permitted visitor site such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, South Plaza or Santa Fe. These are alternatives, not four included visits. We will name the selected destination, activities and any snorkeling in your proposal after checking availability.
Getting around Shared excursion boat; meeting-point transfer as quoted
DAY 03Cross to Isabela & settle into Puerto VillamilOvernight · Isabela
Take a scheduled passenger boat to Isabela and transfer to your hotel. Use the rest of the day for a beach walk and relaxed exploration of Puerto Villamil, allowing for the crossing and check-in.
Getting around Inter-island passenger boat
DAY 04Los Túneles marine discoveryOvernight · Isabela
A proposed guided boat excursion explores Los Túneles and its snorkeling areas. Tell us about your comfort in the water. The exact route, access and alternative activities depend on sea conditions and available permits.
Getting around Shared excursion boat
DAY 05Sierra Negra or a slower dayOvernight · Isabela
Choose a guided hike at Sierra Negra or ask us to replace it with a gentler experience. This flexible day can also become downtime by the beach; any change in activities and price will be confirmed in your quote.
Getting around Road transfer and walking for the hike
DAY 06Santa Cruz return & an easy afternoonOvernight · Santa Cruz
Return to Puerto Ayora by passenger boat. Leave the afternoon for the waterfront, local shops or the Charles Darwin Research Station, depending on timing. Spend the final night on Santa Cruz before your Baltra departure.
Getting around Inter-island passenger boat
DAY 07Baltra departure
Transfer across Santa Cruz and the Itabaca Channel to Baltra Airport for your confirmed departure. Keep this day for airport logistics.
Getting around Road transfer, channel crossing and airport connection
A CLEARER PICTURE OF YOUR TRIP
Budget, hotels & inclusions.
US$2,000–2,500 per person is a planning estimate, not a confirmed selling price or availability guarantee. It is informed by comparable published land-based trips; your personal quote confirms the price of your own itinerary.
What to plan for
- Six nights: three on Santa Cruz in separate stays and three on Isabela.
- Standard hotels, with two adults sharing a double or twin room.
- Airport transfers and inter-island transport where shown.
- Guided excursions described in the proposed route, generally shared with other travelers.
- Hotel breakfasts as a planning assumption; excursion lunches and equipment confirmed individually in your quote.
Budget separately
- International and mainland–Galapagos flights.
- National Park entry, transit card and local entry or dock fees unless expressly included in your quote.
- Meals not listed, drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Travel insurance, optional activities and equipment rental not expressly included.
- Private upgrades, higher hotel categories and single-room supplements.
Choose your hotel style
Start with standard accommodation, or request comfort and boutique options. We will send hotel names, room arrangements and availability with your proposal before you commit. Photos of island scenery do not represent a particular hotel.
Dates, holiday periods, traveler numbers and activity choices can change the total. Your final proposal will clearly distinguish included services, optional extras and independent time.
Get my trip quoteTAILORED BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Make it yours.
Your pace
Add nights, allow more downtime or discuss a route with fewer hotel changes.
Your comfort
Tell us your hotel preferences, room needs and budget for the trip.
Your interests
Share your priorities for wildlife, snorkeling, walking and time by the coast.
Your travel style
Discuss private and shared services. Each will be identified in your proposal.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Questions about your itinerary.
How many nights are on Santa Cruz and Isabela?
This seven-day itinerary has six hotel nights: two on Santa Cruz, three on Isabela and a final night back on Santa Cruz. The arrival and departure days are included in the seven days.
Why return to Santa Cruz before flying home?
The proposed route uses Baltra for arrival and departure. Returning from Isabela the day before your flight avoids planning that sea crossing and airport connection on the same day.
Does this tour also visit San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal is not an overnight base in this route. Compare our eight-day three-island itinerary or request an extension if you want to include it.
Is this a fixed package?
No. This itinerary is a starting point. We adapt the trip before confirmation, subject to availability and practical travel arrangements.
What is included in the price?
Your personal proposal will list accommodation, activities, transfers, meals where applicable, inclusions, exclusions and the total price in USD. Request your tailored quote to confirm these details for your dates.
Will every excursion be private?
A tailor-made trip can combine private and shared services. Your proposal will explain which applies to each activity and transfer.
Can I choose the exact wildlife I see?
You can tell us which wildlife interests you most. Sightings vary, and the animals shown in our photographs are not guaranteed on any departure.
MAKE THIS JOURNEY YOURS
Your islands.
Your way.
This itinerary is a starting point. Tell us your dates and ideas, and we will help you tailor the details.
No payment is needed to inquire.
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