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Galapagos Islands Private Guided Tours & Trips

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7-Days Family Trip to Ecuador

By Responsible Travel

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5/5 Excellent

16 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

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Charles Darwin Research Station, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Exploring an Uninhabited Island: One of the highlights of our trip was venturing to an uninhabited island in the Galapagos. We had the opportunity to explore untouched landscapes, encounter unique wildlife, and truly immerse ourselves in the pristine beauty of nature.
Giant Tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands: The Santa Cruz Highlands provided us with an incredible experience as we came face-to-face with giant tortoises. These majestic creatures, known for their longevity and impressive size, roamed freely in their natural habitat, allowing us to observe them up close and appreciate their gentle nature.
Charles Darwin Station: The Charles Darwin Station offered us a deeper understanding of the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystem and ongoing conservation efforts. We had the chance to learn about the groundbreaking research conducted there and witness the dedicated work being done to protect the islands' fragile environment.
Thrilling Kayaking in Tortuga Bay: The exhilarating kayaking expedition in Tortuga Bay was a highlight that filled us with a sense of adventure. Paddling through the crystal-clear waters, we admired the stunning coastal scenery, encountered marine life, and appreciated the tranquility of this picturesque location.

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We just returned from a wonderful 3-week trip in Ecuador that included Quito, Amazon jungle, touring down the Andes to Cuenca, and Galapagos cruise. Our travel agent Alvaro did an excellent job helping us plan our trip - he was very knowledgeable, patient, and kind. All our guides were excellent, special shout-out to Christian, Sergio (aka Mike Tyson), and Pablo. Our favorite experiences were the Napo Cultural Center in the Amazon, biking/hiking at the Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcanoes, and cruising the Galapagos."

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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands: See & Experience Almost it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

By Charlie The Traveler

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5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

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Travelers report that traveling with CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, in the best possible way.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Cotacachi, Cotopaxi, Cotopaxi Volcano, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Isabela Island, Otavalo, Puerto Villamil, Quilotoa, Quito

Highlights

6-Day Cruise Around the Galapagos Islands
Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Your Yacht
Going to Centuries-Old & Indigenous Markets
Seeing Animals Found Nowhere Else on Earth!
Donkey-Riding Around a Caldera

Themes

High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

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"Thank you guys for setting up this trip. We spent 7 days in Palawan and Coron island and enjoyed every day. The remote coordinator worked very well for us through Whatsup, and the daily itineraries were exactly what we expected. Not too much and not too short. We recommend this tour for every one who wants to explore these locations"

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11 days From$2,249

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12-Days 3 Enchanted Galapagos Islands San Cristobal Isabela Santa Cruz

By Responsible Travel

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5/5 Excellent

16 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Charles Darwin Research Station, Pacific Ocean, Puerto Villamil, San Cristobal

Highlights

Darwin's Playground: Exploring the Galapagos Islands' Unique Ecosystems
Santa Cruz: Discover the Enchanting Heart of the Galapagos
Isabela Island: Volcanic Wonders and Marine Marvels
San Cristobal Island: Pristine Beaches and Remarkable Wildlife
Charles Darwin Research Station: Learn about Conservation Efforts and Endangered Species

Themes

Birding, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Photography, Scuba Diving

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10-Days Galapagos Classic

By Responsible Travel

none

5/5 Excellent

16 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Pacific Ocean, Puerto Villamil, Quito

Highlights

Stay on two Galápagos Islands to discover their incredible biodiversity
Hike up an active volcano to one of the world's biggest calderas on Isla Isabela
See giant tortoises in their natural highland habitat on Santa Cruz
Snorkel through clear waters and relax on pristine beaches
Visit an uninhabited island and see endemic species

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography, Scuba Diving

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10 days From$3,000

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Galapagos by Kayak

By ROW Sea Kayak Adventures

premier

5/5 Excellent

31 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Giant tortoise reserve, Guayaquil, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore Galapagos is all about wildlife. A wild menagerie of remarkable animals thrives on these remote islands, scattered nearly 700 miles (1000 km) off the coast of Ecuador. The seclusion of this archipelago honed the development of unique animals, untouched and unafraid of human civilization.
See though the Galapagos now allows a limited number of visitors to its enchanted shores, careful habitat-management preserves this charmed ecosystem. The beauty of a sea kayak as a vessel for wildlife viewing lies in its non-intrusive, eco-friendly presence.
Exoerience this 8-day itinerary, live the wonders of the Galapagos by getting down to sea level in this exquisite marine environment. Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed-boobies, and Darwin’s finches delight on island reaches, while penguins, sea lions, and an endless palette of underwater life beckon from the surf in this "Bucket List" adventure.
The “up-close-and-personal” nature of this itinerary allows for 5 nights spent camping on the beach on two different islands, and plenty of time on the water for paddling.
You’ll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating beaches as well as the pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique. Finally, no Galapagos trip is

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Birding, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - especially the encounters with the grey whales in Magdalena Bay. I decided that I wanted an excuse to visit the whales again and I found this in a plan to go back with my family so that we could introduce them to my family and share their joy in this trip. As always, when organising such a treat, I was desperate that it would be as good a second time. I need not have worried, under the expert guidance of Monica (who amazingly had been a guide on our first trip) and Fabian our family group were wowed by whales that swam close, sky-hopped, breached and swam to our boat, rubbed against it, looked us in the eye mammal-to-mammal and then let us rub their skin. Wow oh wow! My niece even discovered that one whale had shared two of its sealice with her! Simply amazing and thanks to Monica and Fabian for sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise with us, and to Vicky for the excellent food."

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Luxury Ecuador & Galapagos tour

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Quito

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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13 days From$10,149

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Galapagos Odyssey Escape

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Quito

Highlights

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.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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7 days From$6,480

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Ecuador by river & rail: Amazon cruise & Tren Crucero

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito

Themes

Small Ship Cruise, Train & Rail Journeys

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13 days From$7,001

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Sep 2015

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Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive

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Sep 2015

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Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell

Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell in love with the Galápagos Islands.

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Galapagos Islands Tour Selection Trips

Guided tours are essential if you want to see Galapagos wildlife; even private yachts are required to hire guides if they wish to tour the islands.
Small ship cruises allow you to make more island landings than big ships, and they can also get much closer to land to view penguins and other creatures visible mainly from the sea.
A Galapagos tour can be expensive – when you add up flight costs from the Ecuadorian mainland along with flying to Ecuador and the cost of the cruise and park entrance fee – so choose your tour company carefully.
Don’t even think about bringing home lava rock or other natural features from the Galapagos – you’d be subject to a $3,000 fine if caught.

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