Explore the wildlife wonders of the Galápagos Islands.
Galapagos Nature Adventure
Discover the extraordinary wildlife and volcanic landscapes of the Galápagos Islands on an unforgettable eight-day island-hopping adventure. Explore this remote archipelago by land and sea alongside an expert naturalist guide, swimming with sea turtles, spotting giant tortoises and watching sea lions relax along the shoreline. Learn about local conservation efforts on Isla Santa Cruz, join a hands-on cooking class to prepare a traditional Ecuadorian soup and enjoy incredible snorkelling experiences in crystal-clear waters.
Galapagos Nature Adventure
⭐️ 4.8 - 15 reviews
Start: Isla San Cristobal, Ecuador
End: Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Wildlife
Minimum age: 15 years
Prices from $1190 $1590
Start: Isla San Cristobal, Ecuador
End: Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Wildlife
Minimum age: 15 years
Prices from $1190 $1590
Why you'll love this trip
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Encounter Unique Galápagos WildlifeLearn about the fascinating marine iguana – a dinosaur-like species found only in the Galápagos Islands – with insights from an expert naturalist guide. -
Snorkel at Leon DormidoDive into the crystal-clear waters of Kicker Rock and swim alongside sea turtles, rays and colourful tropical fish. -
See Giant Tortoises in the WildVisit the lush highlands of Isla Santa Cruz and observe giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat. - Spot Incredible BirdlifeWatch blue-footed boobies perform their famous courtship dances and see frigate birds soaring dramatically overhead.
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Learn From Expert Naturalist GuidesDiscover the fascinating ecosystems, wildlife and evolutionary history of the Galápagos Islands with expert local guides. -
Visit the Charles Darwin Research StationExplore the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about the conservation efforts protecting these extraordinary islands.
You’ll also hike to one of the world’s largest volcanic craters while discovering the unique ecosystems that inspired Charles Darwin. With all transport and logistics arranged, you can simply focus on exploring by day and unwinding each evening.
Prices from
$1500 $1700
Itinerary
Isla San Crostobal, Galapagos
Isla San Cristobal
Isla Floreana/ Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela/ Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Tour program
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- Bienvenidos! Welcome to San Cristóbal in the Galápagos Islands. After meeting your fellow travellers and expert naturalist guide, travel by private minibus to La Loberia for your first snorkelling adventure of the trip. Swim alongside playful sea lions and keep an eye out for sea turtles gliding through the clear waters. Afterwards, return to town for a free evening — perhaps head out for dinner with your group and enjoy some fresh local seafood while getting to know one another.
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Accommodation- Hotel (1 night)
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Meals- There are no meals included on this day.
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Included activities- Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
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Optional activities- Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
- Special informationAs this trip begins directly in the Galápagos Islands, you can choose to meet your group either at San Cristóbal Airport or at the joining point hotel.
For Sunday departures, the airport meeting time is 11:30 am. For Wednesday and Friday departures, the meeting time is 12:30 pm. Your leader will be waiting in the arrivals hall holding an Intrepid sign for travellers arriving from Quito. If you choose to meet at the hotel instead, you’ll join the group approximately one hour after the airport meeting time.
Please confirm your preferred joining point at least 15 days before departure. If you expect to arrive late, contact the local emergency number listed in the Essential Trip Information.
- This morning, take a 45-minute boat ride to Kicker Rock, also known as Leon Dormido. Along the way, keep an eye out for nesting frigate birds and blue-footed boobies, and perhaps even spot sea lions swimming nearby. Once at Kicker Rock, jump into the water for an unforgettable snorkelling experience where you may encounter sea turtles, manta rays and harmless Galápagos sharks.
Enjoy lunch onboard before visiting the Interpretation Center to learn about the history of the “enchanted islands” and the important conservation projects protecting this unique ecosystem. Afterwards, walk up to Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) for spectacular views across the bay. Return to town in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening to relax or explore at your own pace. - Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Included activities
- San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
- Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
- Special informationPlease note that ocean currents in the Galápagos Islands can sometimes be quite strong, so confident swimming skills are required to participate in the snorkelling activities. If you have any concerns about your ability or comfort in the water, be sure to speak with your leader before the excursion.
Depending on the size of the group, travellers may be divided between two boats for this morning’s 45-minute journey to Kicker Rock.
- Start the day early with a private speedboat journey to Isla Isabela, keeping watch for dolphins and whales along the way. En route, stop at Isla Floreana and take a short walk to a striking black sand beach owned by the Witter family — descendants of some of the earliest settlers in the Galápagos Islands. Here, you’ll learn about the island’s fascinating history and its tiny local community.
Afterwards, grab your snorkelling gear and head into the water to search for colourful tropical fish and sea turtles. Later, enjoy a traditional lunch at Leila — a welcoming family-run restaurant that forms part of the Floreana Community Tourism Association, helping support local families and sustainable tourism initiatives on the island.
In the afternoon, continue your journey to Isla Isabela, where you’ll settle in for the night. - Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Included activities
- Floreana - Snorkeling
- Special informationYour travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
When you arrive at Isla Isabela, you'll need to pay a port fee of USD 10.
- This morning, board a small motorboat and cruise out to Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley), keeping an eye out for blue-footed boobies and the famous Galápagos penguin along the way. Take a short walk through a marine iguana nesting area — their dark colouring makes them almost invisible against the volcanic rocks — before arriving at Shark Alley, where white-tipped reef sharks can often be seen resting in the shallow crystal-clear waters.
Afterwards, jump back on the boat and snorkel among sea turtles, playful sea lions, colourful fish, eagle rays and sea stars. Return to Isla Isabela for lunch before visiting the Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center to observe giant tortoises at different stages of development. Continue to a nearby brackish lagoon, where flamingos can often be spotted feeding in the water.
Later in the day, kayak around the Bay of Puerto Villamil, watching for pelicans, frigate birds and vibrant Sally Lightfoot crabs along the shoreline. This evening, relax on the sand and enjoy an unforgettable sunset on Isla Isabela — often considered the most beautiful in the Galápagos Islands. - Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Included activities
- Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley
- Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit
- Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
- Isla Isabela - Kayaking
- Special information
- The order of today’s activities is subject to change depending on weather or supplier scheduling. Your leader will update you about any changes to the itinerary.
- After breakfast, travel by private minibus to the trailhead of Sierra Negra Volcano — one of the most active volcanoes in the Galápagos Islands and home to the world’s second-largest volcanic crater. If weather conditions allow, set out on a challenging 17-km round-trip hike across rugged volcanic terrain. Beginning in the lush highlands, you’ll watch the scenery gradually transform into dramatic lava landscapes as you climb higher.
After the hike, return to town and enjoy some free time to unwind. Perhaps relax with a book, soothe your muscles after the trek or head down to the water for a refreshing swim before dinner. - Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Included activities
- Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
- Special informationToday’s travel time will be approximately 1.5 hours, with around 5 to 6 hours of trekking included.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes with good support for today’s hike across rocky volcanic terrain. During the rainy season, trails can become muddy, and gumboots are available to hire locally if needed. Conditions can also be hot with very little shade along the route, so make sure to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water (at least two litres per person).
Please note that the order of today’s activities may change depending on weather conditions or local scheduling. Your leader will keep you updated with any itinerary adjustments.
- This morning, board a private speedboat and travel to Isla Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, leave your luggage at the hotel before heading into the lush Santa Cruz Highlands. Your first stop is a family-run organic sugar cane farm, where you’ll tour a traditional trapiche — a mill used for artisanal sugar production — and learn how sugar cane, coffee and cacao are harvested and processed.
Next, enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring encebollado, Ecuador’s famous tuna soup often considered one of the country’s most beloved dishes. Watch as slow-cooked albacore tuna is prepared in a flavourful broth with onions, cilantro and spices, traditionally served with yuca and topped with lime and green onions. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy the meal for lunch before taking a relaxing walk around the property, where giant tortoises roam freely through the highlands of the Galápagos Islands. - Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Included activities
- Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
- Santa Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
- Santa Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class
- Special informationYour travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
- After breakfast, set out on a scenic morning walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galápagos Islands. Spend some free time relaxing on the sand, swimming in the clear waters and spotting coastal wildlife such as marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies.
Later in the afternoon, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station — a leading international organisation dedicated to scientific research and conservation across the archipelago. Afterwards, continue to the Galapagos Conservancy to learn about how the Intrepid Foundation supports the Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, which provides grants and training to women-led sustainable businesses that benefit both local communities and the islands’ delicate ecosystems. - Meals
- Breakfast
- Included activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
- Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre
- Your trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast. If you need to book a connecting flight out of the Galapagos, or if you'd like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Special informationDeparture flights should be booked from Baltra Airport, which you can get to via taxi, ferry and bus.
If you plan on departing from an alternative airport in the
Galapagos, you’ll need to make your own way there. Your trip leader can assist with booking ferries and extra transport for your trip home. If you wish to take advantage of a group transfer to Baltra Airport, it will be an early departure – your leader can assist with this.
Explore the wild beauty of the Galapagos Islands.
Inclusions and activities
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DestinationEcuador -
Meals7 breakfasts, 4 lunches -
TransportSpeed Boat, Private Vehicle -
AccommodationHotel (7 nights) -
Included activities- Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
- San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
- Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
- Floreana - Snorkeling
- Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley
- Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit
- Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
- Isla Isabela - Kayaking
- Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
- Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
- Santa Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
- Santa Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class
- Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
- Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre
- Optional activities
- Wetsuit hire for 5 days - USD60
Planning a group trip? Contact our manager at info@eurotourclub.com — we’ll help you organize every detail for a smooth and unforgettable journey.
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Before you book you should know
Is this trip right for you?
If you’d like return flights from Quito included in your adventure, please search for our Best of Galapagos tour (GGTF), which follows a similar itinerary.
This trip includes a challenging 17-km hike (approximately 6 to 7 hours) across rocky volcanic terrain, so sturdy hiking or trail shoes with good support are highly recommended. Please refer to Day 5 of the itinerary for more details.
Travel between the Galápagos Islands is by speedboat, and sea conditions can sometimes make the rides rough and bumpy. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional about suitable medication before travelling. Conditions are often rougher between June and August, which may also increase travel times.
Due to the islands’ location near the equator, the sun can be extremely intense. Be sure to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and ideally a rash guard for extra sun protection.
This trip includes snorkelling activities on multiple days, so confident swimming skills are essential. Alternative activities are not available during snorkelling excursions.
The Galápagos is also an ideal destination to disconnect and enjoy nature, though Wi-Fi and internet access can be limited and unreliable throughout the islands. Hot water may also be inconsistent in some locations, so occasional cold showers should be expected during the trip.
This trip includes a challenging 17-km hike (approximately 6 to 7 hours) across rocky volcanic terrain, so sturdy hiking or trail shoes with good support are highly recommended. Please refer to Day 5 of the itinerary for more details.
Travel between the Galápagos Islands is by speedboat, and sea conditions can sometimes make the rides rough and bumpy. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional about suitable medication before travelling. Conditions are often rougher between June and August, which may also increase travel times.
Due to the islands’ location near the equator, the sun can be extremely intense. Be sure to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and ideally a rash guard for extra sun protection.
This trip includes snorkelling activities on multiple days, so confident swimming skills are essential. Alternative activities are not available during snorkelling excursions.
The Galápagos is also an ideal destination to disconnect and enjoy nature, though Wi-Fi and internet access can be limited and unreliable throughout the islands. Hot water may also be inconsistent in some locations, so occasional cold showers should be expected during the trip.
Visa information
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
The accommodation listed in the itinerary is intended as a guide and may occasionally change. If our preferred hotels are unavailable, alternative accommodation of a similar standard will be arranged.
Throughout the trip, we do our best to ensure rooms are ready upon arrival, especially if arriving before standard check-in times. However, immediate check-in cannot always be guaranteed. In these situations, luggage storage will usually be available so you can begin exploring your destination, and on some trips, shared day rooms may also be provided until rooms become available.
The accommodation listed in the itinerary is intended as a guide and may occasionally change. If our preferred hotels are unavailable, alternative accommodation of a similar standard will be arranged.
Throughout the trip, we do our best to ensure rooms are ready upon arrival, especially if arriving before standard check-in times. However, immediate check-in cannot always be guaranteed. In these situations, luggage storage will usually be available so you can begin exploring your destination, and on some trips, shared day rooms may also be provided until rooms become available.
Flights
Please note: flight arrangements
We can assist with booking flights from any airport in the United States that is convenient for you. Occasionally, alternative routing or airlines may need to be arranged due to availability, but we will always ensure your flights align with your tour dates and provide the same level of comfort and reliability. Our goal is to make your journey to Italy smooth, stress-free, and perfectly timed with your tour.
We can assist with booking flights from any airport in the United States that is convenient for you. Occasionally, alternative routing or airlines may need to be arranged due to availability, but we will always ensure your flights align with your tour dates and provide the same level of comfort and reliability. Our goal is to make your journey to Italy smooth, stress-free, and perfectly timed with your tour.
Dates and prices
Lock in your trip with a 50% flexible deposit
- StartingWednesday 8 Oct 2025
- EndingWednesday 15 Oct 2025
- Prices from$1500 $1800
- Sunday 12 Oct 2025
- Sunday 19 Oct 2025
- $1800
- Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
- Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
- $1800
- Sunday 19 Oct 2025
- Sunday 26 Oct 2025
- $1500 $1800
- Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
- Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
- $1500 $1800
Starting Wednesday 8 Oct 2025
Ending Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
Starting Sunday 12 Oct 2025
Ending Sunday 19 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
Starting Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
Ending Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
Starting Sunday 19 Oct 2025
Ending Sunday 26 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
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Important notes
- Due to limited hotel availability in the Galápagos Islands, a single supplement is not available on this trip.
- Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport used for travel must match the information provided, as this is necessary for purchasing permits and entry tickets to certain sites. Delays in providing these details may result in additional fees or itinerary changes.
- All visitors to the Galápagos Islands are required to obtain a Transit Control Card. Please refer to the Entry Requirements section of the Essential Trip Information for full details.
- Before boarding your flight to the Galápagos, all luggage must be inspected by the Galapagos Inspection and Quarantine System (SICGAL). Inspection counters are located in the domestic departure areas of Quito and Guayaquil airports. After screening, you may proceed to your airline check-in counter. As this process can take time, please arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure.
- The Galapagos National Park fee (USD 200) and Isabela Port fee (USD 10) must be paid in cash upon arrival to the islands. These fees are not included in your trip price.
- Please refer to the Special Information section on Day 1 of the itinerary for detailed instructions on joining your group.
- Strict environmental regulations are enforced throughout the Galápagos Islands to help protect the region’s extraordinary biodiversity. Intrepid fully supports these conservation measures, including rules regarding wildlife interactions, visiting hours and removing natural items such as shells or coral. Your leader will explain all guidelines in detail at the start of the trip. Failure to follow these rules may result in significant fines or removal from the tour without refund.
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