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Best of Galapagos

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4.5 (45 reviews)
  • Galápagos land iguana perched on spiny branches.
  • Sea lion gracefully swimming underwater in clear turquoise sea.
  • Happy snorkeler with mask and wetsuit on a boat in the Galápagos.
  • Male frigatebird with red gular pouch flying over leafless branches.
  • Large Galápagos giant tortoise resting in green grass.
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  • Travellers walking along a volcanic rock trail on the Galápagos Islands.
  • Guide on a boat giving two thumbs up with swimmers in the water behind.
  • Guided group trekking across layered volcanic rock formations.
  • Traveller relaxing in a striped hammock on a quiet sandy beach at dusk.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Quito's Old Town
    • Quilotoa Lagoon Full Day (minimum 2 people) - USD150
    • Papallacta Hot Springs Full Day - USD70
    • Bellavista Cloud Forest Full Day - USD110
    • Otavalo Indigenous Market Full Day - USD70
    Landmarks
    Basilica Voto Nacional
    La Compania de Jesus
    San Francisco Square
    Parque de la Alameda
    Volcan Pichincha
  2. 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 with fellow travelers
    • Dinner with the group for fresh seafood
    • Wetsuit hire for 5 days - USD60
    Landmarks
    La Loberia
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  3. 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)
  4. Day 4

    Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela

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

    Included Activities

    • Isla Floreana Black Sand Beach visit
    • Snorkeling at Isla Floreana
    • Traditional lunch at Leila restaurant
    Landmarks
    Isla Floreana
  5. Day 5

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) visit
    • Snorkeling at Las 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
  6. Day 6

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Encebollado - slow-cooked albacore tuna soup in savory broth with onions, cilantro and spices, served with yuca and garnished with lime and green onions)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
    • Organic Farm Tour
    • Encebollado Cooking Class
    • Giant Tortoise observation
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Highlands
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  8. Day 8

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Final dinner with the group
  10. Day 10

    Quito

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Ecuador
    • Volcano exploration
    • Hot springs visits
    • Indigenous market visits

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Response time
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Response rate
88%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 45 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
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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!
    • Large Galápagos tortoise grazing on lush grass in an open field.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review video
    • 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
    • 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
    • Green sea turtle glides toward the camera through clear emerald water over rocky seabed.
    • Backlit underwater image of a playful sea lion silhouetted against the sunlit surface.
    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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    • Man playfully posing on the shell of a giant Galapagos tortoise in a grassy field.
    • A lone sea lion on a sandy beach with people and boards in the distant background.
    • Local guide demonstrating traditional grinding of coffee beans while visitors observe and film.
    • Aerial view of a turquoise bay, white sand beaches and dark volcanic coastline.
    • Couple relaxing on a pink-petal covered bench beneath a tropical tree on a plantation.
    • Blue-footed boobies and a pelican perched on dark volcanic rocks by the sea.
    • Underwater view looking down on a shark gliding just below the surface in cloudy water.
    • Travel group sharing drinks around a blue wooden table at an open-air beach restaurant at night.
    • Cooking demonstration with two participants preparing food on portable gas burners indoors.
    • Close-up detail of a giant tortoise's wrinkled neck and shell texture.
    • Group in wetsuits posing on a boat with the dramatic Kicker Rock rising behind in open sea.
    • Woman in hat stepping from a boat ladder into clear turquoise water, wearing a backpack.
    • Best of Galapagos customer review photo
    • Two travelers paddling a tandem green kayak in a marina with tour boats nearby.
    • Travelers arriving at a pier with a welcome sign while a uniformed official looks on.
    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...
    Show more
    • Close-up of a large iguana on concrete.
    • Flamingo in a shallow water with reflection.
    • Iguana and seal lion resting on the concrete.
    • Sunset over a bay with palm trees and boats.
    • Marine iguana on a rocky shore.
    • Close-up of a large tortoise on grass.
    • A vibrant lagoon surrounded by black lava rock.
    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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    • Two sleeping sea lions lying on a sandy beach
    • Swimming sea turtle in clear water with a sandy bottom
    • Sea lion lying on a wooden bench under trees
    • Giant tortoise resting on rocky terrain
    • Pelican perched on a railing by the seaside at dusk
    • Two people posing in front of a pool with giant tortoises
    • Sea lion resting on a paved surface under shaded trees
    • Marine iguanas on rocky terrain
    • Colorful flowering trees overlooking a dirt path
    • Two blue-footed boobies standing on rocky terrain
    • Marine iguana on volcanic rocks
    • Group of sea lions resting on a concrete pier near the ocean
    • Bright turquoise ocean with a clear sky and distant land
    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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