A Typical Day In The Galapagos

If you've decided to keep both feet on terra firma and stay in one of the fine hotels in the Galapagos, then you can still experience wonderful wildlife whilst seeing the islands from a different perspective.

Activities Ashore

Staying ashore gives you more free time to relax or organise excursions such as scuba diving, mountain biking and kayaking. They can be as comprehensive or flexible as you wish. There are also more specialised activities such as island hopping or hikes into the cool highlands of Isabela and Santa Cruz islands, walking around vast volcanic craters, across rugged lava fields and seeing the iconic giant tortoises in the wild.

Island Hopping

An island hopping itinerary is a great alternative to sleeping on a boat. In addition to staying in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island, there are comfortable lodges on Floreana and Isabela islands. This is ideal for the more adventurous and involves taking speedboat transfers (approximately two hours) between islands where visitors can snorkel, scuba dive and observe the prolific wildlife.

Take a look at the sample itineraries below which include time spent on the islands of the Galapagos. These itineraries have been designed to act as a guide and each can be adapted to suit your own personal taste and budget.