Blue-footed boobie, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands tours

The ultimate destination for wildlife enthusiasts, the Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest and most fearless animal species on the planet.

Each of our dedicated specialists has traveled to the islands several times and can offer expert advice on visiting this ecological wonderland from first-hand knowledge of the boats and hotels to the best guides and the most memorable excursions. They’ve designed a number of tour ideas to assist you when planning your route and can tailor each to your interests to create a bespoke itinerary that covers everything you want to see and do on the islands.

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Our recommended tours in the Galapagos Islands

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Galapagos Islands, and they showcase some of the routes that we’ve found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

  • Sea lions, Galapagos Islands

    Galapagos cruise on the Yolita II

    • Experience the unique fearless wildlife of Galapagos.

    • Visit the some of the most remote areas of the Galapagos Islands.

    • See the marine iguana, the world's only marine lizard.

    • Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    10 days from $5,445pp

  • Tortoise up close

    Galapagos from Ashore

    • Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.

    • See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.

    • Spot marine iguanas, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.

    • Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    10 days from $6,150pp

  • Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands

    Galapagos Odyssey Escape

    • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Quito.

    • Cruise on the comfort of a 16-passenger ship.

    • Witness a diversity of wildlife.

    • Up close experience with sea lions and sea turtles.

    • Walk on volcanic formed islands.

    7 days from $6,480pp

  • Blue Footed Booby, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

    Galapagos island-hopping tour

    • Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.

    • See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.

    • Spot marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, penguins, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.

    • Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    11 days from $7,840pp

  • Sea lions, Galapagos Islands

    Galapagos & Costa Rica tour

    • The unique, fearless wildlife of the Galapagos.

    • Search for the resplendent quetzal and other birdlife in the cool Costa Rican cloud forest.

    • Get up close to the perfectly conical Volcan Arenal.

    • Undertake zip-lining, white water rafting as well as other activities around Arenal.

    • Relax on a beautiful Pacific beach.

    15 days from $7,280pp

  • The cobbled streets of Quito's Old Town

    Andes & Galapagos

    • Explore the UNESCO colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca.

    • Stay in a centuries-old traditional hacienda.

    • Barter at traditional, colourful markets in Otavalo and the Gualaceo valley.

    • Learn about the numerous indigenous Ecuadorian cultures that retain proud heritage today.

    • Shop for Panama hats.

    • See the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

    13 days from $7,460pp

  • Great frigate bird, Galapagos Islands

    Wildlife of Ecuador: Amazon and Galapagos

    • Galapagos Islands - "Darwin's laboratory" and a truly unique location with incredibly fearless wildlife.

    • Ecuadorian Amazon - home to some of the Amazon's most recognised eco-lodges with excellent set up, guides and wildlife spotting opportunities.

    • Quito - A UNESCO World Heritage Site with fine colonial architecture.

    11 days from $7,950pp

  • Galapagos Flamingos

    Luxury Ecuador & Galapagos tour

    • Quito - an overlooked UNESCO World Heritage Site with a growing reputation for good restaurants, bars and cafes.

    • Mashpi Lodge - one of South America's finest cloudforest lodges, surrounded by birdlife and home to great canopy tram.

    • Hacienda Zuleta - owned by two generations of former Ecuadorian presidents, Zuleta is one of the finest haciendas in Ecuador.

    • Galapagos - incredible, fearless wildlife at its best.

    12 days from $10,230pp

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