Galapagos Experience












From AUD $1895
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)

Galapagos Experience
7 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this wildlife-filled adventure through nature’s playground.
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this wildlife-filled adventure through nature’s playground. Snorkel with sea lions, get up close to giant tortoises, scale a volcanic crater and discover the incredible evolutionary history of the Galapagos Islands, all under the guidance of an expert naturalist guide. With accommodation on Isla San Cristobal, Isla Santa Cruz and Isla Isabela, this trip is perfect for people who don’t want to tour the islands on a cruise. Included activities are both educational and immersive, while still allowing you plenty of free time to relax or get active at your own pace.
Highlights
- Snorkel in Tijeretas and keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos sea turtles, sea lions and plenty of colourful fish.
- Scale a volcano on Isla Isabela, a 17-kilometre hike that rewards you with epic views across the island plus the possibility of sighting the rare, red-feathered vermilion flycatcher.
- Head to the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises munching grass, walking slowly and chilling in their natural habitat.
- You have the option to tailor your experience with unforgettable optional excursions like nature hikes and boat trips.
- Learn about Galapagos’ natural and exploratory history with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation efforts to preserve their ecosystems.
Trip Details
7 days
Speed boat,Private Vehicle,Public bus
Small Group
English
Isla San Cristobal, Ecuador
Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Basic
Average
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
- Isla San Cristobal - Snorkelling in Tijeretas Hill
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Kicker Rock excursion (120 USD)
- Frigate Bird Hill - Free
- Mann Beach - Free
- Snorkelling gear rental (5 USD)
- Isla Lobos. (80 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre (45 Minutes)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Isla Tintoreras (47 USD)
- Isla Isabela - wetsuite rental (15 USD)
- Kayak rental (50 USD)
- Isla Isabela - Snorkeling in Concha y Perla - Free
- Isabela Island - Snorkelling gear rental (5 USD)
- Tunneles Snorkelling (120 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
- Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Santa Cruz Marine Reserves - Half Day Boat Tour
- Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
Optional Activities:
- Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk - Free
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this wildlife-filled adventure through nature’s playground.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 Jan 2026
Customer Reviews
02/05/2024
The Galapagos is amazing, and it’s definitely a place where having a tour is advised. Intrepid made sure we got to experience multiple islands, and as each island is unique, it was so beneficial to the experience to have the whole itinerary (including travel between islands) planned.
02/05/2024
Galapagos Islands is, thus far, my favorite destination ever. Intrepid provided us with a wonderful tour guide named Genesis, who was a well-spring of knowledge on the islands, their history, and its fauna. I loved the activities, the scenery, the wildlife, the food, the people. 10/10.
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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02/05/2024
The Galapagos is amazing, and it’s definitely a place where having a tour is advised. Intrepid made sure we got to experience multiple islands, and as each island is unique, it was so beneficial to the experience to have the whole itinerary (including travel between islands) planned.
02/05/2024
Galapagos Islands is, thus far, my favorite destination ever. Intrepid provided us with a wonderful tour guide named Genesis, who was a well-spring of knowledge on the islands, their history, and its fauna. I loved the activities, the scenery, the wildlife, the food, the people. 10/10.
02/01/2024
Excellent choice to see the Great Galapagos in 9 days. Excellent leader and transportation was well organized.
12/05/2023
Our Galapagos adventure was even more amazing than I expected. The people, animals, and ecology of the Islands are magical and I am so grateful I got to experience them with our Intrepid group and local guide. Highly recommend!
10/30/2023
This trip is a great way to explore the Galapagos and all the incredible wildlife it has to offer. Being led by a certified Galapagos guide was invaluable to my experience and I learnt so much during my time there! I would 100% recommend taking this trip.
10/15/2023
The round trip is priced much lower than most other Galapagos tours. However, you have to keep in mind that there are some extra costs, because the most beautiful activities (Kicker Rock, Los Tunneles) and the food (except breakfast) are not included. Also not all the fees on Galapagos. I had about 500$ extra. Nevertheless, it is overall a nice tour on which I learned a lot about Galapagos and also saw som
09/04/2023
Great experience, will never forget this trip! Local leader in the Galapagos was amazing, hope to see her again. Hotels were all very nice, 2ppl per room with private bathrooms. Only 7 in our group, all included and optional tours were great with enough free time. Did Isla Lobos and Tintoreras per leader recommendation
09/04/2023
We saw more wildlife on land and in the sea than on any other trip we've been on. The Galapagos Islands are a special place on my bucket list and Intrepid Travel delivered a dream trip in large part because of Genesis Coronel, our tour coordinator.
08/18/2023
Great trip. Andres our guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable about the Galapagos and all its wildlife.
09/03/2023
Had a really good time travelling with Intrepid. The travel between the islands was straight-forward and well-organized. Our trip had a busy itinerary that allowed us to see a little bit of everything and had a good variety of activities, but also enough down time to do a bit of our own thing. Isabela was our guide and she did an amazing job!
07/28/2023
I was a bit skeptical of this trip because I had heard the way to do the Galapagos is by cruise. However, I don't feel like we missed out on anything! We saw incredible wildlife, met great people, and had an overall fantastic adventure. I wish the itinerary were longer, but this is a great budget option. Our guide Isabela was truly incredible. Her knowledge, positive attitude, and ability to keep everything organized made our trip. We're so lucky she was our guide. This was my 3rd Intrepid trip, and I have been impressed with every single one.
07/14/2023
Excellent tour. Highly recommended. Our leader: Genesis C. was amazing. Mother nature plays a role in travel destinations so be patient with the weather.
06/08/2024
This was a fantastic trip full of activities and a very knowledgeable guide. I couldn’t recommend this enough if you enjoy the water, wildlife and an active holiday.
05/28/2023
Incredible 7 day tour of the Galápagos Islands. Great variety of activities and itinerary balanced with good amount of optional free time! Our tour guide, Genesis, was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable and made the trip even more special! Would highly recommend, great way to get the most out of our short trip. And we stayed on Santa Cruz for another couple of days after to relax!
05/12/2023
An awesome and unique trip with a full island-hopping itinerary. An opportunity to see and do things that are not possible elsewhere. Our highly experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgable guide really enhanced all aspects of this trip - we learned so much about the islands and their wildlife!
05/12/2023
This trip is amazing - it is jam-packed with wonderful activities. Thank you to Genesis and other Intrepid guides for such a memorable experience
04/10/2023
Great tour with fun activities and lots of info about the Galapagos. Genesis was a great tour leader!
05/28/2023
Incredible 7 day tour of the Galápagos Islands. Great variety of activities and itinerary balanced with good amount of optional free time! Our tour guide, Genesis, was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable and made the trip even more special! Would highly recommend, great way to get the most out of our short trip. And we stayed on Santa Cruz for another couple of days after to relax!
10/29/2022
One of my best ever experiences! I had never done anything this organised before and must confess to some trepidation (I like to be independent!) but yes I would do an Intrepid tour again. What you might lose in choice, you gain hugely in time efficiency, great guiding and a group dynamic. We were lucky to have an excellent guide in Priscilla and a fun cohesive group. I was part of a couple but would definitely recommend it to single friends too. It's a truly amazing destination and you're constantly active although noone will mind if you want to take a raincheck on occasion. My favourite island was Isabella. Go on the Tinteras tour even if you are scared of sharks. The sharks won't eat you but swimming in a channel with them feels amazing. The snorkelling in October was long enough to be interesting but not so long you got cold. Accommodation was not always luxurious but my rooms were clean and tidy and breakfast was always great. I only needed a light lunch.
10/15/2022
The sooner you see the Galapagos the better, sadly it's fighting the typical mankind scourges of feral animals & invasive weeds but it's a remarkable place. A must see.

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