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- The best Galapagos Islands tour packages
- What people love about Galapagos Islands Tours
- Travel Galapagos Islands your way
- Top operators in Galapagos Islands
- Best places to start your Galapagos Islands tour
- Discover Galapagos Islands tours for every budget
- Galapagos Islands tours for every group
- Top Galapagos Islands travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Galapagos Islands
- Contact our Galapagos Islands travel experts
The best Galapagos Islands tour packages
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MelissaGalapagos Islands travel expert at TourRadar
The finest Galapagos awaits with visits to Charles Darwin Station, Tortuga Bay's pristine beaches, and La Lobería's sea lion colony. Close wildlife encounters unfold at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Santa Cruz Highlands, with luxury accommodations and expert LGBT+ guides.
Duration 8 days Destinations Quito, Puerto Ayora Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From
- US$2,730
Galapagos Essentials
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very well organized tour, well-balanced itinerary with lots of free time to explore.”
Oddbjoern, traveled in April 2019
Sea lions and marine life abound from Santa Cruz's giant tortoise sanctuaries to Academy Bay. Visitors snorkel with playful pinnipeds, trek through lava tubes, and observe blue-footed boobies at Isla Lobos while staying in comfortable 4-star hotels.
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristóbal Island, Lobos Island Age Range 8 to 89 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure Journeys From
- US$1,896
Galapagos Revealed
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“I might have considered upgrading the hotels if I'd had more information about the options and costs.”
Rebecca, traveled in February 2023
Nine Galapagos islands unfold with visits to Charles Darwin Station, Los Túneles marine site, and Sierra Negra volcano. Tourist-class hotels, specialist guides, and wildlife encounters cost approx. $290 daily.
Duration 10 days Destinations Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island, Bartolomé Island, Isabela Island, Puerto Villamil, Las Tintoreras Islet, Floreana Island, San Cristóbal Island, Española Island Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator True Ecuador Travel From
- US$2,862
Affordable Galapagos 8 Days Tour
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything worked out seamlessly! The hotels and the tours recommended by Guidecuador were excellent!”
Aurora, traveled in February 2024
The Galápagos reveals its secrets over 8 days from Guayaquil. Sharks glide past at Kicker Rock, frigate birds soar in Darwin Bay, and Sierra Negra Volcano beckons hikers. Arena Blanca Hotel and Deja Vú Hotel serve as bases for archipelago adventures.
Duration 8 days Destinations Guayaquil, San Cristóbal Island, Leon Dormido, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Bartolomé Island, Baltra Island Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- US$2,290
Galapagos Multisport
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The TourRadar website is very easy to navigate and there are many options for tours anywhere you might want to go.”
Darlene, traveled in March 2023
Three islands showcase Galápagos at its best. Marine life thrives at Kicker Rock and Los Túneles, Sierra Negra volcano challenges trekkers, and the Wall of Tears tells its story. Premium hotels complement this unique archipelago tour costing around $4,000.
Duration 10 days Destinations Quito, San Cristóbal Island, Leon Dormido, Lobos Island, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, Baltra Island Age Range 8 to 89 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure Journeys From
- US$3,987
What people love about Galapagos Islands Tours
- Galapagos Essentials
Maritza was an absolutely fantastic guide. Do yourself a favour and ask for her! The tour is a good mix of activities and your own time on the islands. The boat trip between the two islands wasn’t great but if you can get through the 2 hour experience then it’s a much cheaper tour than the cruise options.
- Galapagos Essentials
Very well organized tour, well-balanced itinerary with lots of free time to explore. It is definitely an express tour of Galapagos, if time allows a few more days are recommended
- Galapagos Essentials
We absolutely enjoyed our time on Galapagos. Our guide Marista was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was good to experience her passion for the islands past present and future.
Travel Galapagos Islands your way
Search for the ultimate Active tour in Galapagos Islands! From outdoor activites to wildlife encounters, there are 49 private, group and tailor-made adventures to choose from. With some of our much-loved tour operators offering all-inclusive activity packages, you’re sure to find your perfect Galapagos Islands adventure!
See all Active toursExplore a wide diversity of sailing tours through Galapagos Islands. We have 64 adventures that vary from 5 days to 17 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Galapagos Islands
- 4.5 (66 reviews)
"The hotel the tour operator put our family in was completely unacceptable. The front desk didn’t speak English, we had to communicate with google translate and that’s only when their wifi worked. The rooms were bare and the whole place was run down. Sometimes we didn’t have hot water and at one point no water at all. We asked to move to one of the many other hotels in Puerto Ayora but she refused, instead offering a hotel 15 mins away by taxi in a remote area with nothing around it. The tours were good but they were all half day tours, with only one exception which was the tour to the island. We could’ve fit much more into the time. The tour operator is well intentioned but inexperienced with American travelers. For this reason I do not recommend this tour.
- Tours
- 24 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 16h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $379
- 5.0 (415 reviews)
"We enjoyed very much my Galapagos trip. Thanks to our guide Andrés.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 9h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $831
- 4.5 (78 reviews)
"We had a number of different guides but it was very well organized and everyone was on time. It seemed like the schedule changed several times and there was at times a number of activities in one day. We walked uphill in the morning and then snorkeling and more walking in the afternoon. Would have liked to have had things stretched out a bit more. You can of course opt out of activities. Navigating to the hotels is no problem from anywhere in town. The first hotel was a very nice facility but the street light was at the height of the room and could keep you awake. The staff all spoke English and were very helpful. The second hotel was a bit worn. The staff did not speak English,
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 8 to 89 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 92h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $470
Best places to start your Galapagos Islands tour
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Budget-conscious travelers have solid Galapagos choices worth checking out. The 6-day Ultimate tour covers the essentials - you'll hike Tijeretas Hill and snorkel at Kicker Rock, where our customers regularly spot sharks, turtles and rays swimming past. A practical 5-day option focuses on Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal, mixing quiet beach time with active wildlife watching. The highlight for most guests is meeting giant tortoises in their natural habitat, then cooling off with playful sea lions at spots like Playa Mann. There's also a 3-week program that combines volunteering with exploration - you'll help out at breeding centers while still getting to fantastic spots like Sierra Negra Volcano and Los Túneles.
The Grand Queen Beatriz offers excellent luxury sailing trips that access more remote corners of the islands. The Northern Islands route visits less-traveled spots like Genovesa Island, where red-footed boobies nest right beside walking paths. Our travelers love the intimate feel of these cruises - you'll explore places like Punta Espinoza with naturalist guides who know the perfect times and locations for spotting unique species. When sailing the Southern Islands, you'll focus on prime wildlife areas around Española, San Cristóbal and also other key sites, timing visits to see nesting albatross and blue-footed boobies. The comfortable cabins and spacious decks are perfect for watching dolphins play in the wake.
Galapagos Islands budget tours- Galapagos Islands luxury tours
Galapagos Islands tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
273 tours in Galapagos IslandsExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Galapagos Islands. We have 273 adventures that vary from 1 days to 25 days. With the greatest number of departures in April, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
124 tours in Galapagos IslandsVisit Galapagos Islands with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
41 tours in Galapagos IslandsEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Galapagos Islands tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 41 itineraries to choose from.
Top Galapagos Islands travel itineraries to fit your plans
Quito, San Cristóbal Island, Santa Fé Island, South Plaza Island, Genovesa Island, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz Island
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Quito, Baltra Island, Seymour Norte, Genovesa Island, Bartolomé Island, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island, Española Island, San Cristóbal Island, Guayaquil
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Quito, Otavalo, San Cristóbal Island, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, Baltra Island
Demographics
For solo travelers, the 8-10 day island-hopping tours hit just the right notes by combining guided activities with social time. The hostels on San Cristóbal are perfect meeting spots - our travelers often gather at local places in the evening and make new friends naturally. Active components like hiking Sierra Negra Volcano and snorkeling Kicker Rock tend to attract people with similar interests. The small groups create a really nice dynamic, especially during shared activities like kayaking Darwin Bay or spotting blue-footed boobies together. It's also practical - these tours take care of all the logistics that can be tricky when traveling alone.
Couples tend to love our 7-10 day tours that mix active exploration with quiet moments together. The combination of close-up wildlife encounters and nice accommodations in Puerto Ayora and Puerto Villamil works really well. After busy days snorkeling with sea turtles at Los Túneles or exploring volcanic trails, many couples enjoy taking sunset walks along Isabela's beaches. The boutique hotels with private rooms are popular choices, and the small group wildlife excursions add a social element. Having structured activities plus free evenings lets couples create their own special experiences while we handle all the planning details.
Families really connect with our 7-8 day multi-activity programs that mix wildlife viewing with relaxed pacing. Kids get super excited about swimming with sea lions at La Lobería and love paddling through mangrove waters at Tortuga Bay. The tour guides do an excellent job making giant tortoise visits both fun and educational - they know exactly how to keep children engaged. Many families appreciate the stops at the Charles Darwin Research Station where kids can get hands-on with conservation activities. The tours work particularly well because they blend guided sessions with free afternoons, so parents can adjust the pace when needed.
- Solo Travelers244 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples59 tours
- Young Adults (18 - 39)7 tours All tours for Young Adults
- Seniors (50+)138 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Galapagos Islands
- Spring 2025
Spring is the start of the warmer season and also the beginning of the breeding season for birds and sea lions. It's an ideal time for snorkeling and observing vibrant wildlife on land and sea.
- 243 tours
- popular 250 tours
- 245 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer offers calm seas and clear skies, perfect for cruising between islands. Enjoy peak birdwatching season and see blue-footed boobies dance. Sea turtles begin nesting on beaches.
- popular 249 tours
- 243 tours
- 231 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn's cooler temps reduce tourist numbers. Observe migrating birds and sea lion pups playing on the shores. It's a great opportunity for wildlife observation and photography.
- 235 tours
- popular 239 tours
- 239 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter brings cooler waters, ideal for spotting marine life. Dive with hammerhead sharks and rays at Wolf and Darwin Islands. Experience fewer crowds, enhancing your visit.
- 216 tours
- popular 238 tours
- 233 tours
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