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Galápagos Island Hopping

Eight days across the enchanted islands

4.9(1)
8 days · 7 nightsMax 12 travelersModerate
Galápagos Island Hopping — main view

Overview

Sail and snorkel between Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristóbal with a naturalist guide trained at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Hand-picked boutique hotels, small-group access to Tortuga Bay, Sierra Negra volcano and Los Túneles lava formations.

  • Snorkel with sea lions and marine iguanas at Los Túneles
  • Hike the rim of Sierra Negra volcano
  • Charles Darwin Station behind-the-scenes visit
  • Sunset at Tortuga Bay with private picnic
Day by day

The itinerary

Click any day to see activities, lodging and meals.

1

Welcome at Baltra airport, transfer to Santa Cruz and afternoon at Tortuga Bay.

  • Airport meet & greet
  • Tortuga Bay walk
  • Welcome dinner at Puerto Ayora
Stay: Hotel Silberstein
Meals: Dinner
2

Giant tortoises in the wild and the breeding center behind the scenes.

  • Highlands tortoise reserve
  • Lava tunnels
  • Darwin Station private tour
Stay: Hotel Silberstein
Meals: Breakfast
3

Speedboat to Isabela, kayak Tintoreras and a flamingo lagoon walk.

  • 2-hour speedboat
  • Kayak Tintoreras
  • Flamingo lagoon
Stay: Iguana Crossing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
4

Full-day hike along one of the largest active calderas on Earth.

  • Sierra Negra hike (16 km)
  • Volcano picnic
  • Sunset on the bay
Stay: Iguana Crossing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
5

The most spectacular snorkel of the trip — sharks, rays and sea horses.

  • Los Túneles snorkel
  • Sea-turtle encounter
  • Free afternoon
Stay: Iguana Crossing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
6

Crossing to the easternmost inhabited island.

  • Speedboat to Santa Cruz
  • Flight to San Cristóbal
  • Playa Mann sunset
Stay: Casa Iguana Mar y Sol
Meals: Breakfast
7

Boat day to Kicker Rock and the only nesting site of the three booby species.

  • León Dormido snorkel
  • Punta Pitt landing
  • Frigatebird colony
Stay: Casa Iguana Mar y Sol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
8

Final breakfast and transfer to San Cristóbal airport.

  • Free morning
  • Airport transfer
Meals: Breakfast
The fine print

What's included

Included

  • All inter-island flights and speedboats
  • 7 nights in boutique hotels (B&B basis)
  • Naturalist English-speaking guide
  • All park fees and INGALA transit card
  • Snorkel gear and wetsuits

Not included

  • International flights to Quito or Guayaquil
  • Lunch and dinner (estimate $35/day)
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional scuba diving upgrade

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. After that window, our country team will work directly with you on the best alternative — rebooking, partial refund or credit toward another itinerary.

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What travelers said about this journey

5.0

Eight days that recalibrated my idea of wildlife travel

Our guide knew every island like his backyard. Snorkeling with sea lions at Los Túneles was unreal, but the small details — handwritten welcome at the hotel, picnic at sunset, the right amount of free time — are what made it memorable.

Sarah M.
Sarah M.United Kingdom
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  • 30+ years of operationsOperating since 1992
  • Local expert guidesTrained in-country
  • Free cancellationUp to 24h on most tours
  • 24/7 in-trip supportWhatsApp + phone
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