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Best of Galapagos
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Start
Quito, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador
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Trip Code
GGTF
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches
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Transport
Plane, Speed Boat, Private Vehicle, Taxi, Public bus
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Accommodation
Hotel ( 9 nights)
From £2,653(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Encounter the nearly extinct giant Galapagos tortoises, as well as blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and maybe even dolphins and whales!
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Go snorkelling on multiple days throughout different islands, looking out for sea turtles and the harmless Galapagos shark.
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Get your blood pumping as you scale the Sierra Negra Volcano – one of the Galapagos’ most active volcanoes and the world's second-largest crater!
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Learn how to make the famed encebollado – a local fish soup considered one of the best in the world! Your expert chef will take you through a fun cooking class, then you’ll tuck into the hearty dish for lunch.
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Enjoy a land-based Galapagos trip, using locally owned hotels on the islands instead of staying on a boat, which means you’ll have more opportunities to interact with the locals.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, The Galapagos Conservancy. Donations support their Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, providing capital for sustainability initiatives and empowering female entrepreneurs in the Galápagos.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
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This trip includes a 17 km hike (approximately 6 to 7 hours) on rocky terrain. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes with good support. Please see Day 6 of the Itinerary for more information.
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This trip involves a lot of travel by speedboat between the various Galapagos Islands. The rides can be quite bumpy at times, but the good news is that seasickness can often be managed with medication. Please consult a health professional to assess your suitability for such medication.
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From June to August the water in the Galapagos can be rougher than usual. Consequently, travel times will be longer than usual. If you suffer from seasickness you may want to reconsider travelling during this period.
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Proximity to the equator means the sun in the Galapagos is incredibly strong. Ensure you are prepared with sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. We also recommend a rash guard.
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This trip includes snorkelling on multiple days. Confident swimming skills are required to take part. Alternative activities will not be available.
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The Galapagos is a great place to switch off and take a break from your phone, as internet access can be patchy and wi-fi is not always available or reliable.
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Hot water can be sporadic in some parts of the Galapagos, so there may be a few cold showers on the trip.
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If you would like a trip that starts and ends in the Galapagos, please search the website for our trip Galapagos Island Hopping (GGTG).
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This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
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This trip includes a 17 km hike (approximately 6 to 7 hours) on rocky terrain. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes with good support. Please see Day 6 of the Itinerary for more information.
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This trip involves a lot of travel by speedboat between the various Galapagos Islands. The rides can be quite bumpy at times, but the good news is that seasickness can often be managed with medication. Please consult a health professional to assess your suitability for such medication.
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From June to August the water in the Galapagos can be rougher than usual. Consequently, travel times will be longer than usual. If you suffer from seasickness you may want to reconsider travelling during this period.
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Proximity to the equator means the sun in the Galapagos is incredibly strong. Ensure you are prepared with sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. We also recommend a rash guard.
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This trip includes snorkelling on multiple days. Confident swimming skills are required to take part. Alternative activities will not be available.
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The Galapagos is a great place to switch off and take a break from your phone, as internet access can be patchy and wi-fi is not always available or reliable.
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Hot water can be sporadic in some parts of the Galapagos, so there may be a few cold showers on the trip.
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If you would like a trip that starts and ends in the Galapagos, please search the website for our trip Galapagos Island Hopping (GGTG).
Itinerary
Go wildlife spotting on an adventure through the best of the Galapagos Islands
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the main drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. On this ten-day trip through the best of the Galapagos, you’ll uncover the outstanding natural beauty of these islands both on foot and by boat, looking for giant tortoises, sharks, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, seals, iguanas, dolphins, whales and birdlife along the way. Trace Darwin's theory of evolution, go snorkelling across multiple islands, hike up a volcano for the best views and soak up the experience with a group of likeminded travellers and a local leader who knows all the best spots.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Quito
- DAY 2Day 2 • Isla San Cristobal
- DAY 3Day 3 • Isla San Cristobal
- DAY 4Day 4 • Isla Floreana / Isla Isabela
- DAY 5Day 5 • Isla Isabela
- DAY 6Day 6 • Isla Isabela
- DAY 7Day 7 • Isla Isabela / Isla Santa Cruz
- DAY 8Day 8 • Isla Santa Cruz
- DAY 9Day 9 • Quito
- DAY 10Day 10 • Quito
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches
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Plane, Speed Boat, Private Vehicle, Taxi, Public bus
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Hotel ( 9 nights)
festival Included activities
circleQuito - Historic District Walking Tour
circleIsla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
circleSan Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
circleIsla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
circleIsla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
circleFloreana - Snorkeling
circleIsla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley (2.5 Hours)
circleIsla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit (30 Minutes)
circleIsla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
circleIsla Isabela - Kayaking
circleIsla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
circleSanta Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
circleSanta Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
circleSanta Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
circleIsla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre
museum Optional activities
circleQuilotoa - Quilotoa Lagoon (Full day) - minimum 2 people - USD150
circleQuito - Papallacta Hot Springs (Full day) - USD70
circleQuito - Bellavista Cloud forest (Full day) - USD110
circleQuito - Otavalo Indigenous Market (Full day) - USD70
circleCotopaxi - National Park Hiking Tour - AUD95
circleWetsuit (shortsleeve) hire for 5 days - USD60
Dates and availability
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£3,577
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£3,220
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£3,484
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£3,154
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£3,280£2,817
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£3,154
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£3,379
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£3,682
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Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£3,269
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£3,269£2,653
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Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£3,478
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Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£3,401
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£3,269
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This information is necessary to purchase entry permits to certain sites. Delays in providing this information could result in additional booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
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3. All visitors to the Galapagos must have a Transit Control Card. We will use your passport details to complete the application process on your behalf. At the Welcome Meeting in Quito, you will be required to pay your leader US$20 in cash to cover the fee.
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4. The Galapagos National Park fee (US$200) and Isabela Port fee (US$10) are payable upon arrival to the islands (cash only). These amounts are in addition to your trip payment.
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5. Strict rules apply in the Galapagos Islands to protect and preserve its unique biodiversity. Tuuur supports these rules, which range from times of the day that a destination can be visited to the distance kept between people and wildlife. In particular, not removing anything from the environment (shells and corals, for example). All rules will be explained in more detail by your leader when you join the trip. Not adhering to these rules can lead to hefty fines for travellers and Tuuur losing the license to operate in the Galapagos Islands. Failure to adhere to the rules can result in your removal from the trip without a refund.
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Reviews (193)
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Rachael
Aug 06, 2025
This trip was everything we dreamed of and more. It’s hard to overstate the abundance of wildlife or the natural beauty of the Galapagos.
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Akshay
Aug 04, 2025
Our trip was amazing. Fully down to our guide Cesar. You will not meet anyone more passionate about the islands or more knowledgeable he knows everything and goes out of his way to make sure that we are happy and we have the best snorkelling spot the best wildlife spots and that we understand everything that we are seeing. Goes Above & Beyond at every opportunity..
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Emily
Jul 14, 2025
Our intrepid trip to the Galapagos was nothing short of amazing! The phenomenal Emma shared her wealth of naturalist knowledge with us and we leave the Galapagos having learnt so much and knowing that it will always hold an incredibly important space in our hearts!
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Thomas
Jul 14, 2025
I had a fantastic time on the Galapagos islands, with the wonderful Emma as my guide. The wildlife was simply incredible, and the people were so friendly. I would love to go back one day!
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Mollie
Jun 24, 2025
We learned so much, saw so much, and had so much fun! I’m still in disbelief of all the wildlife and beauty that we got to be around. Intrepid always takes great care of its groups and has an impressive network of locals that make everything go smoothly. It’s nice to feel like you’re with a tour company that supports the local community instead of exploiting it.
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Lyndall
Jun 20, 2025
I would highly recommended this trip as it covered everything you could want to see in the Galapagos...organisation and itinerary were excellent and our guide Jacinto was the best ever
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Roger
Jun 17, 2025
For anyone thinking of taking a trip to the Galapagos Islands, I would highly recommend Intrepid tours. Organization, itinerary, accommodation all excellent. An unforgettable experience.
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Darren
Jun 16, 2025
Fabulous trip, everything we hoped it would be and more. Organisation and communication was impeccable throughout and guide Jacinto was genuinely outstanding. Highly recommended for anyone looking to see the best of what the Galápagos has to offer.
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Stephen
Jun 02, 2025
I couldn't have wished for a better trip. Everything about it was utter perfection. A must for wildlife fans.
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María
Jun 02, 2025
It was an amazing trip that I will not forget