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4.5 (45 reviews)
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito

    Included Activities

    • Historic District Walking Tour of Quito
    • Visit Basilica Voto Nacional
    • Visit La Compania de Jesus church
    • Visit San Francisco Square

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Quito's Old Town
    Landmarks
    Basilica Voto Nacional
    La Compania de Jesus
    San Francisco Square
    Parque de la Alameda
    Volcan Pichincha
  3. Day 2

    Quito to Isla San Cristobal

    Quito to Isla San Cristobal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch to get to know fellow travellers
    • Wetsuit rental
    Landmarks
    La Loberia
  4. Day 3

    Isla San Cristobal

    Isla San Cristobal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
    • Snorkeling at Leon Dormido
    • Interpretation Center visit (45 minutes)
    • Cerro Tijeretas View Point visit (1 Hour)
    Landmarks
    Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
    Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill)
  5. Day 4

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila family-run restaurant on Isla Floreana)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat trip to Isla Isabela
    • Black sand beach walk on Isla Floreana
    • Snorkeling at Isla Floreana
    Landmarks
    Isla Floreana
  6. Day 5

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tintoreras (Shark Alley) visit
    • Snorkeling at Tintoreras
    • Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center visit
    • Flamingo lagoon visit
    • Kayaking around Puerto Villamil Bay
    Landmarks
    Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley)
    Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center
    Puerto Villamil Bay
  7. Day 6

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
  8. Day 7

    Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Encebollado (tuna soup) with yuca and lime-green onion garnish)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat trip to Isla Santa Cruz
    • Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
    • Organic Farm Tour
    • Encebollado Cooking Class
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Highlands
  9. Day 8

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tortuga Bay walk
    • Charles Darwin Research Centre visit
    • Galapagos Conservancy (Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
    Landmarks
    Tortuga Bay
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Galapagos Conservancy
  10. Day 9

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Final dinner with the group
  11. Day 10

    Quito

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Ecuador (extension stay)

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4.5
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    4.5
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Jay5.0•March 2026
    It was an unbelievable adventure that I will never forget. Wilson was our guide and was wonderful!
    • Green sea turtle glides toward the camera through clear emerald water over rocky seabed.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review video
    • Backlit underwater image of a playful sea lion silhouetted against the sunlit surface.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review video
    • Dimly lit lava tunnel with rough rock walls and a single lamp illuminating the path.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review video
    • Large Galápagos tortoise grazing on lush grass in an open field.
    • Sheer vertical rock island known as Kicker Rock rises dramatically from the Pacific Ocean under a moody sky.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review video
    • Best of Galapagos customer review video
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your kind review, Jay! The Galapagos consistently 'delivers' exceptional adventures- we are thrilled that you thought so too! We appreciate you sharing some great photos also- stay well, and hopefully we will see you again soon.
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  • Cherie5.0•February 2026
    Intrepid had our driver at the airport as scheduled and everything went according to plan. The boutique hotels were...
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    • Travelers arriving at a pier with a welcome sign while a uniformed official looks on.
    • Couple relaxing on a pink-petal covered bench beneath a tropical tree on a plantation.
    • Cooking demonstration with two participants preparing food on portable gas burners indoors.
    • Two travelers paddling a tandem green kayak in a marina with tour boats nearby.
    • Local guide demonstrating traditional grinding of coffee beans while visitors observe and film.
    • Underwater view looking down on a shark gliding just below the surface in cloudy water.
    • Man playfully posing on the shell of a giant Galapagos tortoise in a grassy field.
    • Travel group sharing drinks around a blue wooden table at an open-air beach restaurant at night.
    • Group in wetsuits posing on a boat with the dramatic Kicker Rock rising behind in open sea.
    • Close-up detail of a giant tortoise's wrinkled neck and shell texture.
    • Blue-footed boobies and a pelican perched on dark volcanic rocks by the sea.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review photo
    • Woman in hat stepping from a boat ladder into clear turquoise water, wearing a backpack.
    • A lone sea lion on a sandy beach with people and boards in the distant background.
    • Aerial view of a turquoise bay, white sand beaches and dark volcanic coastline.
    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Cherie! It’s fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed the boutique hotels and travelling with Martine. The knowledge, care and enthusiasm our local leaders bring to each departure are such a big part of what makes these trips special, and it’s lovely to know that came through so clearly. We also love hearing that the wider crew, from the boat captain to the snorkel guides, helped you spot so much incredible wildlife and made those underwater moments even more memorable. We’re sorry for the longer than expected wait at San Cristobal Airport and appreciate your patience with that small hiccup. Your photos are absolutely stunning and capture the magic of the experience beautifully. Thanks again for travelling with us and leaving a review.
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  • Russell5.0•July 2025
    This was a fantastic tour!! The group came together and became one happy family. And Lorenzo, our guide, was...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to post a review and for your recommendation’s others. We are delighted to learn that you had a fantastic tour and an excellent tout leader. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon and we hope you have some amazing memories of your time in the Galapagos.
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  • Jean
    Jean5.0•October 2024
    Wonderful tour. Loved the smaller sized group. Lorenzo was a wonderful and enthusiastic guide. Tour was extremely...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your wonderful review of your Best of Galapagos trip, Jean. We are delighted to read that your tour leader, Lorenzo went above and beyond to ensure the group enjoyed their time exploring such a unique part of the world. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid Adventure in the not so distant future.
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  • Isabella4.0•May 2024
    The last day Jessica messed up on our plain departure… which ruined my whole vacation.. we were stuck on the...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Susana
    Susana5.0•April 2024
    Amazing experience, and our guide was so knowledgeable and resourceful.
    • Sea turtle resting on underwater rocks.
    • Seal lounging on a rock near clear blue sea.
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your Best of Galapagos tour. We were pleased to read that your tour leader was knowledgeable and resourceful. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid Adventure soon.
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  • Ella-Lisa5.0•February 2024
    There are a lot of tours to choose from when you are looking at touring in the Galapagos so you need to choose one...
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    • A vibrant lagoon surrounded by black lava rock.
    • Iguana and seal lion resting on the concrete.
    • Marine iguana on a rocky shore.
    • Sunset over a bay with palm trees and boats.
    • Close-up of a large tortoise on grass.
    • Flamingo in a shallow water with reflection.
    • Close-up of a large iguana on concrete.
    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to post your review and for sharing your wonderful photos with others. It’s great to know you had a brilliant experience. It’s great to know that you saw all you wanted to, and that 10 days was the perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in all the islands have to offer. It really is a magnificent place. We hope you will find another of our itineraries to your liking and we can welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
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  • Martha
    Martha5.0•January 2024
    good guides. nice variety
    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Martha, thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the variety of the itinerary and were happy with our wonderful local crew. Thanks for travelling with us.
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  • Debbe
    Debbe5.0•June 2022
    The trip was amazing. Our guide Cesar was incredible. I enjoyed the food, the snorkeling, the companions on my trip...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for your feedback Debbe! We are so pleased to hear that Cesar took such good care of you, and that you enjoyed your trip with us. We hope to travel with you again on your next adventure!
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  • Irina
    Irina5.0•January 2020
    Highly recommended! We had a fantastic group leader Katty, she was keeping us informed about all the activities and...
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    • Colorful flowering trees overlooking a dirt path
    • Sea lion resting on a paved surface under shaded trees
    • Group of sea lions resting on a concrete pier near the ocean
    • Two people posing in front of a pool with giant tortoises
    • Bright turquoise ocean with a clear sky and distant land
    • Giant tortoise resting on rocky terrain
    • Marine iguanas on rocky terrain
    • Marine iguana on volcanic rocks
    • Swimming sea turtle in clear water with a sandy bottom
    • Two sleeping sea lions lying on a sandy beach
    • Pelican perched on a railing by the seaside at dusk
    • Sea lion lying on a wooden bench under trees
    • Two blue-footed boobies standing on rocky terrain
    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Irina, thank you for the great feedback! We are really happy to hear you had a great time and that Katty was fantastic. We are pretty proud of our leaders. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon, Intrepid.
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