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192 Galapagos Islands trips. Tours from 92 tour companies. 189 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Baltra, Galapagos

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Baltra, Galapagos

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5/5 Excellent

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

Visit “Bird Island” home to over 30 bird species
Climb Prince Philip’s Steps through a thriving seabird colony
Observe sea lion families and the famed giant tortoises
Search for the Galápagos Short-eared Owl.
Admire the antics of Red-footed and Blue-footed Boobies

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Silversea on our Alaska cruise was just perfect. The sites, service, and overall feel were great. I will say, the food was somewhat lacking in my opinion, but the overall experience was spectacular."

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8 days From$6,950

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Peru Splendors with Galápagos Cruise

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Peru Splendors with Galápagos Cruise

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Lima : Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery; visit a local Peruvian food market; welcome dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant
Sacred valley: Mother Earth Ceremony with a shaman; visit Awanakancha and Pisac; visit Ollantaytambo and a local home for a glimpse into rural Peruvian life
Machu picchu: Take the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with a Local Guide and a second entrance to the ruins on your second day in Machu Picchu
Cusco: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; participate in a celebratory pasacalle (Andean parade); visit the cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery, Kenko, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman; farewell dinnerGALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
From its amazing archaeological treasures to its gastronomic delights and from its rich history to its melting pot of cultures, Peru offers visitors a wide array of attractions—and on this tour, you’ll experience its highlights

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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13 days From$5,559

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From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with the Nazca Lines & Galápagos Cruise

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From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with the Nazca Lines & Galápagos Cruise

By Avalon Waterways

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon River, Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito, Sacred Valley, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

Welcome to Lima
Flight over the Nazca Lines with guaranteed window seat
Cruise to the Ballestas Islands; Return to Lima
Walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery and Larco Herrera Museum; welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado
Visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko, visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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20 days From$12,129

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Legacy of the Incas with Galápagos Cruise

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Legacy of the Incas with Galápagos Cruise

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4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Pacific Ocean, Puno, Quito, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Lima: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery and a local Peruvian food market; welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado; farewell dinner
Sacred valley: Enjoy a special lunch, complete with live Andean music and a Mother Earth Ceremony performed by a shaman; visit Pisac; visit Ollantaytambo and a local home for a glimpse into rural Peruvian life
Machu picchu: Take the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with a Local Guide and a second entrance to the ruins on your second day in Machu Picchu; Pisco Sour mixology lesson
Cusco: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; Inca King greeting; visit the cathedral and Santo Domingo Monastery, Kenko Temple, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman
Lake titicaca: Guided sightseeing to Taquile and the Uros Floating Islands

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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19 days From$8,689

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Ecuador & Its Galápagos Islands

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Ecuador & Its Galápagos Islands

By Avalon Waterways

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos Islands, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

Welcome to Quito
Birdwatching in the Alambi Reserve, walking tour of Quito to visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner.
Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island.
Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet:

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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8 days From$5,869

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Spirit of South America with Amazon & Galápagos Cruise

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Spirit of South America with Amazon & Galápagos Cruise

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Lima, Machu Picchu, Manaus, Quito, Sacred Valley, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Rio de janeiro: Cable-car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and Sugar Loaf cocktail party; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; Churrascaria dinner
Buenos aires: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; Tango dance lesson; Tango show
Iguassu falls: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit both sides of the falls; Ecological Jungle Train
Lima: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery; dinner at Larco Herrera Museum; local Peruvian food market
Sacred valley: Visit Kenko Amphitheater and Pisac; Mother Earth Ceremony with a shaman; visit Ollantaytambo and a local home visit for a glimpse into rural Peruvian life

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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26 days From$9,949

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From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with Galápagos Cruise

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From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with Galápagos Cruise

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon River, Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Welcome to Lima
Walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery and Larco Herrera Museum; welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado.
Visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko, visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market.
Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins; take the 360°Train to Machu Picchu; walking tour of Machu Picchu.
Enjoy a second included entrance to Machu Picchu; return on the 360°Train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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18 days From$11,069

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Discover the Galápagos & Peru

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Discover the Galápagos & Peru

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Machu Picchu, Otavalo, Quito, Sacred Valley, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Welcome to Lima
Walking tour; visit San Francisco Monastery; Larco Herrera Museum and welcome dinner
Visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market
Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins; take the 360°Train to Machu Picchu; walking tour of Machu Picchu
Enjoy a second included entrance to Machu Picchu; return on the 360°Train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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15 days From$8,419

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Jerry

Oct 2015

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I thought the trip was good, but

I thought the trip was good, but there were a few things that kept ...

Tour: Best of Galapagos

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Pam

Oct 2015

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I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences

I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences and have found the tou...

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Matthew

Sep 2015

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Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive

Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive and w...

Tour: Best of Galapagos

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Alizah

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.

Tour: Best of Galapagos

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Jennifer

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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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