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7 days / 6 nights – Northern Galápagos

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7 days / 6 nights – Northern Galápagos

By Metropolitan Touring

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5/5 Excellent

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore Buccaneer Cove
Discover Darwin Lake
Visit to Urbina’s Upheaval
Visit Kicker Rock

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"We would highly recommend seeing the Galapagos Islands on the Santa Cruz II operated by Metropolitan Touring. The 90 passenger ship was very nice with lots of pleasant common space to relax when you were on board - a large library, bar, lovely outdoor covered deck area. The food and service were very good. All the staff seemed eager to please. There is a medical doctor on board the entire time. Transportation to/from each island was very well organized so there was very little idle waiting time. Our naturalist guide, Lola, was excellent. She was extremely knowledge and made sure we saw and learned as much as possible. There was a morning and afternoon activity every day so your time seeing wildlife was maximized. Sea kayaking and mountain biking were also offered, and there is a glass bottom boat for those who don't want to snorkel. Metropolitan also arranged our hotel accommodations and transportation to/from the airport. We were completely satisfied with everything."

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Hopping Islands in Galapagos | Option “C” Santa Cruz – Yacht Exploration – Uninhabited Islands

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Hopping Islands in Galapagos | Option “C” Santa Cruz – Yacht Exploration – Uninhabited Islands

By Latin Adventures

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4.5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos

Highlights

Visit the Turtle breeding centre where the National park is breeding turtles in danger of extinction
See the highlands of Isabela Island and start hiking up to the edge of the Sierra Negra Volcano’s crater
Exploring Isabela Island
You will have a chance to go snorkelling with Galapagos penguins and tropical fish

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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5 days From$1,220

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Hopping Islands in Galapagos | Option “A” Santa Cruz – Giant Tortoises – Uninhabited Islands

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Hopping Islands in Galapagos | Option “A” Santa Cruz – Giant Tortoises – Uninhabited Islands

By Latin Adventures

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4.5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos

Highlights

Visit South Plazas is one of the smallest but richest islands in the archipelago
Explore Santa Fé and see the amazing array of bird life, including brown pelicans, tropicbirds
Visit to the private Rancho, where "giant tortoises" is found in natural habitat
Visit to Los Gemelos, fantastic volcanic formations where you can see the lush vegetation endemic

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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5 days From$1,160

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Galapagos & Mainland Ecuador Multisport Tour

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Galapagos & Mainland Ecuador Multisport Tour

By Adventure Unbound

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Isla Baltra, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, San Francisco, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore sites of historical and cultural significance, from colonial Quito to the stunning Galápagos
Get up-close and personal with sea lions, giant Galápagos tortoises, volcanoes
Enjoy Kayak San Pablo Lake, Indigenous Women Project, Otavalo Indigenous Market
Explore San Cristóbal Island, Hike Frigate Hill, Snorkel Darwin’s Bay
Enjoy the hike Sierra Negra and Volcano Chico

Themes

Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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10 days From$4,599

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First Class Galapagos Cruise | Millenium Catamaran

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First Class Galapagos Cruise | Millenium Catamaran

By Latin Adventures

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4.5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

Explore Fernandina Island
Visit Moreno Point, a young volcanic landscape with numerous fresh-water pools and lagoons
Explore Isabela is the only island in the Galapagos that is actually crossed by the Equator
Discover Galapagos
See the exciting Santiago Island fourth largest island in the Galapagos

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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8 days From$4,160

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Photograph Galapagos

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Photograph Galapagos

By The Travel Society

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5/5 Excellent

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Guayaquil, Isabela Island, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

Explore the stunning Galapagos Islands with world-class photographers, expedition leaders and lecturers
The 96-passenger vessel is ideal: small enough to get in close, but big enough to go far afield
Travel with top National Geographic photographers and certified photo instructors—at your side and at your service to inspire and assist you
Take advantage of talks, presentations, slideshows and sharing events we call “laptop galleries.”
All skill and interest levels are welcome; our expert photographers and instructors can meet you wherever you are on your journey. All you need to participate is a camera— point-and-shoot, smartphone, DSLR, whatever—and a sense of adventure. And you’re sure to return home with the best photos of your life

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Jill is a delight! From the initial conversation our experience was nothing but pleasurable! Every question was responded to quickly and thoroughly. Our Tanzanian Safari was beyond wonderful. Flights, accommodations, cuisine and our guide was 5 star plus! We look forward to many more wonderful adventures!"

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16 days From$12,530

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Quito and Galapagos Basic

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Quito and Galapagos Basic

By Gray Line Ecuador

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Quito

Highlights

Visit the largest and best preserved Historic Center of South America
Visit the Middle of the World and live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world.
Visit the lava tunnels and a giant turtle reserve.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"my first trip knowing the history of quito!!! spectacular!! grateful! Both my guide and driver quality of person! Happy birthday to you! thank you for the experience!! security measures included! Recommended! congratulations! Greetings to my guide!! you are great!"

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6 days From$831

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Experience the Galapagos

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Experience the Galapagos

By Best Single Travel

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4.2/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, Isla Santa Fe, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Visit Galapagos Islands
Discover Isabela Island, Bartolomé Island
Visit Seymour Island, a spectacular place to hike and enjoy the scenery
Explore the famous “Muro de las Lágrimas” and “Mirador Orchidia” viewpoint
Visit Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"The most unprofessional tour. The tour guide was nasty and made us walk miles because she didn't want to pay for transportation. It was not luxurious in the least bit, I would've been better off just going with friends. Save yourself from a horrible trip. Singles International is very professional and a better bet."

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8 days From$2,755

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Jerry

Oct 2015

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I thought the trip was good, but

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Tour: Best of Galapagos

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Pam

Oct 2015

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I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences

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Sep 2015

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Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive

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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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