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15 Isla Santiago trips. Tours from 16 tour companies. 0 reviews.

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Classic Galapagos: Central Eastern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

By Peregrine Adventures

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

Since their founding in 1977 by trekkers exploring Nepal, they’ve maintained a strong connection to local culture and the “traveler spirit”.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Charles Darwin Research Station, Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Isla Santiago, Quito, Santa Cruz, Santiago

Highlights

As you board your vessel, m/y grand queen beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
You'll encounter giant galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"My first trip with this agency, and I will not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family. The right mix of planned activities and free time. Good central location of all the hotels. The only fly in the ointment was the last hotel where there were vibration and noise in several rooms and the hotel staff was extremely arrogant and rude. They blatantly asserted looking me right in the eye that they cannot hear any noise, even though more than one person from our group was complaining. However. Tucan's guide Cindy was extremely helpful and did her best to resolve the situation, in spite of the hotel staff's behaviour. On the whole, Cindy was great, very helpful and caring."

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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

By Peregrine Adventures

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

Since their founding in 1977 by trekkers exploring Nepal, they’ve maintained a strong connection to local culture and the “traveler spirit”.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Isla Santiago, Quito, San Cristobal, Santiago

Highlights

As you board your vessel – the m/y grand queen beatriz – and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
Sea lions and iguanas await you at plaza sur and santa fe, whilst in san cristobal you meet the grand-daddy of the galapagos – the giant tortoise.
A hike on bartolome offers panoramic views across some of the other islands, showcasing the dramatic volcanic landscape. this is indeed the galapagos journey with something for everyone.
With included return flights from the country's highland capital, quito, why not consider extending your stay and seeing the best to offer in ecuador?

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Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Galapagos Experience on the Eric/Letty

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, Isabela Island, Quito, San Cristobal

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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Galápagos Expedition: Darwin’s Playground, Central and North

By Quark Expeditions

none

4.6/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isla Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Snorkel with sea lions, marine iguanas and sea turtles, walk among giant Galapagos tortoises, and see one of the largest bird populations on Genovesa Island
Explore volcanic islands, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Zodiac cruise through the Black Turtle Cove mangroves
Enjoy this journey on its own, or as part of an epic adventure combined with an Antarctic Explorer expedition

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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Jungle, Highlands and Islands

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore Quito
Visit Napo Wildlife Center
Discover Galapagos an impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove
Drive through Genovesa Island very interesting panga ride along the cliffs.
Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park

Themes

Birding, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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A Dive Into Nature Tour

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Visit the renowned market of the Otavalo Indian, industrious makers of the handicrafts
Explore Cuenca
Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park, located on the high Andean paramo
Explore impressive James Island
Drive through Bartolomé Island (dry landing) for a hike to the summit

Themes

50 plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Scuba Diving

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A Galapagos Island Tour

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Isla Santiago, Otavalo, Quito

Highlights

Discover Quito
Explore Galapagos see the fascinating wild Galapagos Tortoises.
Visit a memorable Fernandina Island
Drive through Rábida Island which is unique because of it's red color rocks and sand
Visit beautiful Bartolome Island is situated across Sullivan Bay

Themes

Birding, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Scuba Diving

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Explore Machu Picchu & Cruise The Galápagos

By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)

none

4.8/5 Excellent

64 reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Cusco, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island, Urubamba

Highlights

Explore two of Latin America’s crown jewels on one amazing two-week adventure!
Discover rich Andean culture and deep history in the charming, UNESCO-listed city of Cusco and experience the wonder of Machu Picchu
Journey through the Galápagos on a private yacht and see incredible wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, giant tortoises, sea lions and much, much more
Enjoy moments of magical discovery every step of the way and learn from expert naturalist guides

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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