I am interested in this tour for the dates from 29 May to 2 June 2026. I was wondering if a group is confirmed as I am interested in joining a group vs a private tour.

The 5-Day Galapagos Trip on a Budget is a really good option for you, as it includes both private and shared activities. The private services are the transfers on days 1 and 5, while the visits to the Highlands, Bay Tour, snorkeling excursion, and the Charles Darwin Station are shared with other travelers. The visit to Tortuga Bay is self-guided, it's about a 45-minute walk from Puerto Ayora. Alternatively, you can take that afternoon to relax and explore the town at your own pace.

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5-Day Galapagos Trip on a Budget

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Start and end in Baltra Island

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Operator: Authentic Ecuador
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 6
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Baltra to Puerto Ayora
Baltra to Puerto Ayora
Start point
Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (Pick-up from Baltra airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3-star standard hotel in Puerto Ayora)
Landmarks
Baltra Airport
Itabaca Channel
Puerto Ayora
Day 2
Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3-star standard hotel in Puerto Ayora)
Included Activities
- Highlands exploration with giant tortoises viewing
- Lava tunnels exploration
- Bay tour with wildlife spotting (blue-footed boobies, sea lions)
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Highlands
Puerto Ayora Bay
Day 3
Snorkeling Excursion, Santa Cruz
Snorkeling Excursion, Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board with fresh catch prepared as sashimi)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3-star standard hotel in Puerto Ayora)
Included Activities
- Full-day snorkeling tour (destination varies: Pinzon Island and Las Palmas, or Santa Fe and Playa Escondida)
- Marine wildlife spotting (sea turtles, rays, sharks, sea lions, marine iguanas, dolphins, lobsters)
- Optional fishing activity led by local fishermen
- Fresh sashimi preparation on board
- Beach relaxation at coastal location
- Second snorkeling stop
Landmarks
Pinzon Island
Las Palmas
Santa Fe Island
Playa Escondida
Day 4
Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (3-star standard hotel in Puerto Ayora)
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit with giant tortoise viewing
- Conservation education at research station
Optional Activities
- Tortuga Bay beach exploration, swimming, and wildlife spotting
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Tortuga Bay
Day 5
Puerto Ayora to Baltra
Puerto Ayora to Baltra
End point
Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (Drop-off at Baltra airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Farmer's market visit (Saturdays)
- Fisherman's wharf exploration (daily)
- Pier visit for sea lion and Galápagos shark spotting
- Shopping and dining at local cafés, boutiques, and restaurants
Landmarks
Puerto Ayora
Itabaca Channel
Baltra

Landmarks
Baltra Airport
Itabaca Channel
Puerto Ayora

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Highlands
Puerto Ayora Bay

Landmarks
Pinzon Island
Las Palmas
Santa Fe Island
Playa Escondida

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Tortuga Bay

Landmarks
Puerto Ayora
Itabaca Channel
Baltra

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

3-star standard hotel in Puerto Ayora
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
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Elaine5.0•October 2026
The hiking trip I have done in the Ecuadorian Andes, was nothing short of excellent and unforgettable! From start to...
The hiking trip I have done in the Ecuadorian Andes, was nothing short of excellent and unforgettable! From start to finish, the entire experience was absolutely awesome. The itinerary was perfect and well organised. The scenery all along the trails was breathtakingly beautiful—Ecuador's landscapes are truly spectacular. What made the trip even more special was my fantastic tour guide, Milton. He was incredibly caring, friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure I was safe and having a great time. If you are looking for an incredible trekking experience with top-tier guiding, I cannot recommend this hiking trip and the company Authentic Ecuador enough. It was perfect!Show more
Robin5.0•May 2026
Our experience with TourRader was great. Even before our trip Paul was readily available to answer all my questions....
Our experience with TourRader was great. Even before our trip Paul was readily available to answer all my questions. They were very flexible, I did not think I would be able to climb Cotopaxi. Our tour guide was able to develop an alternative day. It was one of the best of our 4 week trip. At the end of our tour we found ourselves we hour between flights. Paul was able to find us a guide to tak us around. The second part of our trip we spent in the Yasuni National Park were we saw a great variety of animals and flora. We really appreciated that we were able to stay in the Kichwa Aňague Community and learn about their culture. Knowing that they are using ecotourism to help preserve their culture as well as the rainforest made us feel good about spending our vacation with them. The lodge, food and staff including the guides were great. On this trip we always felt we were being cared for even with multiple flights and boat rides. To top it off I had left my hat in a guides car. I had it returned to me before we flew home.Show more
Maria5.0•April 2026
Good balance of activities. Great tour guide. Very original and unique ideas to explore. Excellent insight into...
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I am interested in this tour for the dates from 29 May to 2 June 2026. I was wondering if a group is confirmed as I am interested in joining a group vs a private tour.
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- Authentic EcuadorOperator•Written April 2026
  The 5-Day Galapagos Trip on a Budget is a really good option for you, as it includes both private and shared activities. The private services are the transfers on days 1 and 5, while the visits to the Highlands, Bay Tour, snorkeling excursion, and the Charles Darwin Station are shared with other travelers. The visit to Tortuga Bay is self-guided, it's about a 45-minute walk from Puerto Ayora. Alternatively, you can take that afternoon to relax and explore the town at your own pace.

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