THE ISLAND HOPPING GALAPAGOS EXPERIENCE

The Island Hopping Galapagos experience was created reveal the full magic of the enchanted islands to travelers who wish to explore the Galapagos outside of the usual cruise format. The Galapagos archipelago is comprised of an extensive variety of islands, some separated by great distances. Any of our Galapagos land-based tours allow travelers to reach some of the most inaccessible places and receive the full range of experiences, while always sleeping on land in 3 to 5 stars hotels.

Island hopping in the Galapagos is a more economical option, and provides the additional opportunity to overnight on land, get to know the local people, and enjoy the charming island towns, while taking daily tours and excursions to the most acclaimed visitor sites.

A Galapagos land-based tour is the perfect way to spend quality time in four main towns, taking part in daily excursions to nearby visitor sites or participating in adventure sports. Accommodations are concentrated in the four main island ports of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island), Puerto Villamil (Isabela Island), Puerto Velasco Ibarra (Floreana Island), and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island). Boat rides from island to island range between 2-4 hours. While based in one of inhabited islands, you will have a unique and relaxing experience while simultaneously learning about the extraordinary flora and fauna of the Galapagos. Daily excursions include opportunities to practice activities and sports such as hiking, biking, kayaking, and horseback riding.


OUR FEATURED GALAPAGOS LAND-BASED TOURS

Each of the following Island Hopping Galapagos itineraries is distinct and designed to meet a range of travel preferences. You can take them as a sample to get inspired to request your customized land-based trip to Galapagos.

BEST OF GALAPAGOS – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

  • Departures: Every day
  • Starting Point: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristobal
  • Price: $2048
  • Brief Itinerary: Interpretation Center in San Cristobal, Frigate Hill, Kicker Rock or Española Island, Santa Cruz Highlands, Bartolome Island, North Seymour Island, South Plazas Island, Tintoreras Islet, Cabo Rosa Tunnels, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Flamingo Lagoon & whale and dolphin observation.

CLASSIC GALAPAGOS SAFARI - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

  • Departures: Every day
  • Starting Point: Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz
  • Price: $3820
  • Brief Itinerary: Twin Craters, Giant Tortoise Reserve, Lava Tunnels, Bartolome Island, North Seymour Island, South Plazas Island, Santa Fe Island, Cerro Mesa, Garrapatero Beach & El Trapiche Farm.

GALAPAGOS MULTISPORT ADVENTURE - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

  • Departures: Every day
  • Starting Point: Puerto Vaquerizo Moreno – San Cristobal
  • Price: $2336
  • Brief Itinerary: Interpretation Center in San Cristobal, Frigate Hill, Kicker Rock or Española Island, bike trail to the wall of tears.

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND 4 DAYS TOUR

  • Departures: Every day
  • Starting Point: Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz
  • Price: $999
  • Brief Itinerary: Tortuga Bay, Giant Tortoise Reserve, Lava Tunnels, Bartolome Island, North Seymour Island, South Plazas Island & Charles Darwin Research Station.

GALAPAGOS INTENSIVE TOUR – SANTA CRUZ & ISABELA IN 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

  • Departures: Every day
  • Starting Point: Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz
  • Price: $1579
  • Brief Itinerary: Santa Cruz Highlands, Lava Tunnels, Bartolome Island, North Seymour Island, South Plazas Island, Flamingos lagoon, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Cabo Rosa Tunnels, Wall of Tears, Tortuga Bay & Twin Craters.

SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND 4 DAYS TOUR

  • Departures: Every day
  • Starting Point: Puerto Vaquerizo Moreno – San Cristobal
  • Price: $800
  • Brief Itinerary: Interpretation Center in San Cristobal, Frigate Hill, Kicker Rock, Lobos Island & Española Island.

PROS AND CONS OF ISLAND HOPPING IN GALAPAGOS

PROS

  • Ideal for passengers wary of sleeping on a boat.
  • More interaction with local island inhabitants.
  • Opportunity to take part in adventure sports such as hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding.
  • Hotel-based touring offer more flexible & customizable itineraries.

CONS

  • Limited the possible number of islands you can visit.
  • Less time-effective than a Galapagos cruise.

MORE OPTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP TO ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS



Galapagos daily tour

DAILY TOURS IN GALAPAGOS

Plan your own Island Hopping Galapagos adventure. You can book the hotel and transfers by yourself and we will help you with the activities and tours for every of your vacation days.


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Budget economic cruises

BUDGET CRUISES

Looking for economic, basic yet nice itineraries? Our tourist-superiorl boat tours have been carefully inspected and tested by our sales executives.


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Add-ons island hopping

TOURS IN MAINLAND ECUADOR

You can extend your trip with our travel tours to in mainland Ecuador. Visit traditional indigenous markets, Spanish Colonial Haciendas, the spectacular Andean mountains, the Ecuadorian cloud forest and the wild Amazon Basin.

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