Galapagos tour for 2027. Best time of year, prefer small group. What do you have available please?

The best time to visit the Galapagos is between December to May, when warm weather pairs with calm seas for ideal snorkeling and beach days. Why? because you can witness unique wildlife activities, such as baby tortoises hatching, amidst a comfortably managed number of tourists. This period ensures a memorable experience with nature's wonders, balanced by thoughtful visitor regulation. Please note that it is not a group tour, this experience is done in small group shared tours, which means that you will get to know different people every day, you will not be with the same persons every day. There is no tour leader, you will get different guides for every excursion. We offer you plenty of flexibility, and you are able to choose your own travel dates according to your availability.

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Galapagos Islands a Dream for Naturalists & Local Encounters

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Start and end in Quito

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We enjoyed very much my Galapagos trip. The Galapagos trip was a great experience.
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Platinum Operator: Signature DMC
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick up at Mariscal Sucre International Quito Airport)
Day 2
Quito
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (3 courses, no beverages)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Colonial district of Quito
- Visit to Plaza Grande (Independence Square)
- Visit to La Compañía church
- Visit to San Francisco Convent with cloisters and towers
Landmarks
Plaza Grande (Independence Square)
La Compañía
San Francisco Convent
Day 3
Quito to San Cristóbal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Set Menu)
Included Activities
- Visit to Frigate Bird Hill with ecological path walk
- Viewing of endemic plants and frigate birds
- Viewpoint with statue of Scientist Charles Darwin
- Swimming alongside sea lions and tropical fish
- Visit to Interpretation Centre
Landmarks
Frigate Bird Hill
San Cristóbal Airport Interpretation Centre
Day 4
San Cristóbal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Set Menu)
Included Activities
- Visit to local tropical fruit and sugar cane farm
- Viewing of giant land tortoises in the wild
- Endemic tree adoption for conservation
- Hike along hidden path to bay
- Petrel nest viewing
- Freshwater waterfall swimming
Day 5
San Cristóbal to Española Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Española Island
- Visit to Punta Suarez
- Visit to Gardner Island
- Wildlife viewing: Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, Darwin's finches, Galápagos doves
- Observation of marine iguanas and sea lions
- Waved Albatross viewing (May-December)
- Cliff and blowhole viewing
- Snorkeling at Gardner Isle
Landmarks
Punta Suarez
Gardner Island
Española Island
Day 6
San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Set Menu)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Santa Cruz Island
- Walk to Tortuga Bay
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Centre
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Playa Brava
- Swimming at Playa Mansa
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Centre
Day 7
Santa Cruz to Floreana Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Set Menu)
Included Activities
- Navigation to Floreana Island
- Visit to Asilo de la Paz
- Viewing of immigrant remains
- Walk through endemic vegetation
- Bird observation
- Exploration of pirate ruins
- Visit to local community farm
- Fresh tropical fruit tasting
- Return to Puerto Velasco by bike
Landmarks
Floreana Island
Asilo de la Paz
Allieri
Puerto Velasco
Day 8
Floreana Island to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Set Menu)
Included Activities
- Hike to Post Office Barrel through dry forest
- Snorkeling near Post Office Barrel
- Visit to Baroness Lookout
- Viewing of Baroness Eloise von Wagner's house ruins
- Transfer back to Santa Cruz
Landmarks
Cerro Allieri
Post Office Barrel
Baroness Lookout
Day 9
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
End point
Aeropuerto de San Cristóbal (SCY), Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos Islands, Galápagos, Ecuador (Drop off at San Cristobal Airport, Galapagos Island )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Plaza Grande (Independence Square)
La Compañía
San Francisco Convent

Landmarks
Frigate Bird Hill
San Cristóbal Airport Interpretation Centre

Landmarks
Punta Suarez
Gardner Island
Española Island

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Centre

Landmarks
Floreana Island
Asilo de la Paz
Allieri
Puerto Velasco

Landmarks
Cerro Allieri
Post Office Barrel
Baroness Lookout

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Traveler Reviews

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Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.9

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Sarah
June 2nd, 2021
5.0
We enjoyed very much my Galapagos trip. Thanks to our guide Andrés.
Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: Signature DMC
thanks so much Sarah for your comments! we really appreciate them! hoping to see you back soon in our latitudes. thanks and have a great day Gabriela
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SARO
May 29th, 2021
5.0
Amazing trip! I love the Galapagos, Our guide Angie was great!
Traveled in January 2019
Reply from: Signature DMC
thanks Saro for your comment, much appreciated! hope to see you back in our latitudes sooner than later! have a great day! Gabriela
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Angélica
May 28th, 2021
5.0
It was an incredible experience! I loved this trip, the guide was spectacular! I want to go back to Galapagos!
Traveled in December 2020
Reply from: Signature DMC
thanks Angelica for your comment! much appreciated! hope to see you back in our latitudes soon! Gabriela
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WENDYNARVAEZ
May 19th, 2021
5.0
Our trip was simply perfect. Galapagos is an amazing destination, we have really enjoyed the unique landscapes, the...
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Traveled in November 2020

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Alice
Asked on December 21st, 2025
Galapagos tour for 2027. Best time of year, prefer small group. What do you have available please?
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- Signature DMCOperator•Written December 2025
  The best time to visit the Galapagos is between December to May, when warm weather pairs with calm seas for ideal snorkeling and beach days. Why? because you can witness unique wildlife activities, such as baby tortoises hatching, amidst a comfortably managed number of tourists. This period ensures a memorable experience with nature's wonders, balanced by thoughtful visitor regulation. Please note that it is not a group tour, this experience is done in small group shared tours, which means that you will get to know different people every day, you will not be with the same persons every day. There is no tour leader, you will get different guides for every excursion. We offer you plenty of flexibility, and you are able to choose your own travel dates according to your availability.
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Tania
Asked on October 10th, 2022
Have you got any tours planned for Jan or Feb 23?
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- Signature DMCOperator•Written October 2022
  Definitely yes, we have tours planned for Jan or Feb 2023. I will check why these departures does not appear on the platform.
- Signature DMCOperator•Written October 2022
  This is not a group tour, this experience is done in small group shared tours, which means that you will get to know different people every day, you will not be with the same persons every day. There is no tour leader and you might get different guides in each destination.
- T
  Tania
  Traveler•Written October 2022
  We are now most interested in the Monserrat Galapagos Cruise. Is it possible to get a hold for just 48 hours before we pay the deposit?

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Galapagos Islands a Dream for Naturalists & Local Encounters

Itinerary

Quito

Quito

Included Activities

Quito to San Cristóbal Island

Included Activities

San Cristóbal Island

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San Cristóbal to Española Island

Included Activities

San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Santa Cruz to Floreana Island

Included Activities

Floreana Island to Santa Cruz Island

Included Activities

Santa Cruz Island to Quito

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