Our Galapagos tour packages start with the flight from Quito and last 4, 5 or 7 days on Santa Cruz and Isabela, sleeping in island hotels with naturalist guides, snorkeling and transfers included. Galapagos tours start at $569 per person, land-only.
Land-based Galapagos tour packages of 4 to 7 days: island hotels, naturalist guides and island hopping between Santa Cruz and Isabela.
Our Galapagos islands vacation packages are land-based: you stay in hotels on Santa Cruz and Isabela, travel between islands by speedboat and join guided day tours by boat and on foot. Packages run 4, 5 or 7 days from USD 569 per person, start at Baltra airport and are planned around your flights from Quito or Guayaquil.
Galápagos · 7 days
Land-based 7 day Galapagos island hopping tour: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Sierra Negra, Los Túneles and a yacht day to Bartolomé or Santa Fe, with hotels and guide.
From $1,279 per person
View itineraryGalápagos · 5 days
5 day Galapagos tour based on Isabela Island: Sierra Negra volcano or Los Túneles, Las Tintoreras, penguins and Concha Perla, with hotels and guide from $879.
From $879 per person
View itineraryGalápagos · 4 days
4 day Santa Cruz Island tour in the Galapagos: giant tortoises, Charles Darwin Station, Tortuga Bay and a snorkeling bay tour, with hotel and guide from $569.
From $569 per person
View itineraryGalápagos · 1 day
Experience the Tintoreras Tour on Isabela Island Galapagos. Spot white-tip sharks, sea lions and marine iguanas on this unforgettable adventure.
From $65 per person
View itineraryGalápagos · 1 day
Embark on an unforgettable Santa Fe Island day tour, exploring one of the oldest and most spectacular islands in the Galapagos. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be surrounded by pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and breathtaking scenery that make this day tour a truly memorable adventure.
From $165 per person
View itineraryGalápagos · 1 day
Experience the Pinzon island tour in the Galapagos. Snorkel with sea turtles, sharks & marine life, visit secluded beaches, and enjoy an unforgettable day…
From $170 per person
View itinerarySteve B
Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Excellent Guide, Excellent Itinerary
We arrived in Quito a couple of days before flying to Baltra for our Galápagos cruise. After making our reservation, we switched hotels, but the company quickly adjusted our pickup location without any issues. Our guide, Ayrton, communicated with us through WhatsApp, and everything was seamless from the start. Before beginning the tour, he took the time to learn more about us and what we wanted from the day. He listened carefully and adjusted several activities based on our interests and preferences. Ayrton is only 28, I believe, but this young man was truly outstanding. He knows the history, geography, weather, and topography of Ecuador exceptionally well. Just as importantly, he understands what excellent service looks like. We could not have asked for a better guide!
Gabriela M
Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
★★★★☆
Experiencia inolvidable!
Me encantó la experiencia con Ayrton, es un excelente guía, tiene mucho conocimiento y respondió todas nuestras inquietudes, nos prestó buen servicio, es muy amable y tiene la disposición a ser flexible durante el tour. Fue inolvidable los lugares que visitamos especialmente la cascada Pailon del Diablo. La única recomendación que doy es que en el título de la publicación dice que incluye entradas y almuerzo, pero luego debes elegir diferentes paquetes que cambian la promesa que se hace en el título de la publicación. Esto puede causar confusión y descontento. Deberían quitarlo.
Erika A
Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Awe- inspiring
Highly recommend this tour!! I travel solo, so it was just me and the guide which is exactly what I wanted. No large tour group or having to make awkward conversations with strangers. The tour is tailored to you. What I mean by that is, if you need to use the restroom or want to stop for snacks, just tell your guide and they’ll stop. If you want to skip the lagoon, you can do that. It’s more than just those things, but the point is that they want you to have a good time and will do what they can to make sure you are happy and comfortable. The horseback riding is super fun, and the scenery is stunning.
Sarah
Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
A Trip Highlight
I truly had an wonderful time on this experience. I'd never be comfortable navigating the drives on my own, so having Ayrton there getting me to the gorgeous locations I'd otherwise miss and providing all sorts of help and insight, was an absolute blessing. I'd highly recommend this experience and Ayrton!
Jose M
Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Uma aventura
Um dia muito agradável com nosso guia Etiel. Muito atencioso e bom de conversa. O tour valeu cada momento, pois nos proporcionou atividades tranquilas e conversas relaxantes sobre histórias de vida. Recomendo a Quito Trails.
jo z
Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Amazing day out !!
We had the best time with Ayrton, our guide. Very professional and knowledgeable. We saw so many places, including feeding some Llamas! The waterfall was amazing. Highly recommend this tour and company !
"Pedro was a fantastic tour guide. I'd highly recommend booking this tour, it's a combo of shared tours with a guide and a tour. What's even better is he acts as your have your own personal photographer and if you have dietary requirements this is perfect, since we don't know the language Pedro handled everything. He was professional, communicative and always on time. We saw so much stunning wildlife and the tour it's self was a kinda flexible...."
MomoCoco89 - Bristol, Reino Unido - Tripadvisor
Explore by island
Largest island
Darwin's base
Wildlife & Beaches Escape
Fly from Quito to Baltra or San Cristóbal in about two hours. We plan every package around your flights and include airport pickups and inter-island ferry transfers.
Island hotels, speedboat transfers between islands, a bilingual naturalist guide, the scheduled day tours and breakfasts. Each Galapagos tour package lists exactly what is and is not included.
The Galápagos is a year-round destination: December to May brings warm seas, June to November peak wildlife. Our Galapagos vacation packages run in every season.
| Package | Days | Islands | Best for | From (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Day Santa Cruz Island Tour | 4 | Santa Cruz | Short trips, first-timers, families | 569 |
| 5 Day Galapagos Tour on Isabela | 5 | Isabela | Snorkelers, a quiet beach town | 879 |
| 7 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour | 7 | Santa Cruz, Isabela + yacht day | The most complete land-based trip | 1,279 |
| Santa Fe Island day tour | 1 | Santa Fe | Add-on from Santa Cruz | 170 |
| Pinzón Island snorkeling | 1 | Pinzón | Add-on from Santa Cruz | 180 |
| Las Tintoreras tour | ½ | Isabela | Add-on from Isabela | 70 |
Both show you the wildlife. The difference is where you sleep and how far you can reach.
OUR MOST COMPLETE LAND TOUR
Santa Cruz highlands, three days on Isabela with Sierra Negra and Los Túneles, and a yacht day to Bartolomé, Santa Fe or North Seymour.
From $1,279 per person · 6 hotel nights, guides and transfers
Check Dates for the 7 Day Tour
Our land packages cost from USD 569 per person for 4 days to USD 1,279 for 7 days, depending on room occupancy, hotel category and season. On top of the package you pay the round-trip flight from Quito or Guayaquil to the islands, the Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 for foreign adults) and the USD 20 Transit Control Card bought at the airport. For more ways to save, read our guide to the Galapagos on a budget.
Most flights to the Galápagos leave from Quito, so the islands pair naturally with the mainland. Travelers usually add two nights in Quito, a volcano day at Cotopaxi or our 4 day Amazon tour from Quito. Our ready-made Ecuador and Galapagos tours join the mainland and the islands in 9, 12 or 14 days. See all Ecuador vacation packages, or tell us your dates and we will build one itinerary with flights, hotels and guides from Quito to the islands.
FREE TRIP PLANNING
Tell us your dates and what you would like to see. A travel specialist from our team in Quito will reply with a day-by-day itinerary and a clear price, usually within 24 hours.
GOOD TO KNOW
You fly from Quito to Baltra (for Santa Cruz) or San Cristóbal in about two hours. All our Galapagos trip packages include flight guidance, airport transfers, and the National Park entrance logistics.
Island hotels, speedboat transfers between islands, a bilingual naturalist guide, the scheduled day tours and breakfasts; some packages include more meals. Each package page lists exactly what is included and what is not.
Four to seven days is the sweet spot. The 4 day Santa Cruz Island tour covers the classic highlights, the 5 day Isabela Island tour adds the quietest island, and the 7 day Galapagos island hopping tour combines both with a yacht day to an uninhabited island.
Our land-based packages start at USD 569 per person for 4 days, USD 879 for 5 days and USD 1,279 for 7 days. Flights, the USD 200 National Park entrance fee and the USD 20 Transit Control Card are paid separately. Land-based island hopping costs much less than a cruise of the same length.
Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal are the three bases with hotels and daily boat connections. From there you can take day trips to Tintoreras, Santa Fe, Pinzón, and more.
A land-based tour, also called island hopping, means you sleep in hotels in the island towns and visit wildlife sites on guided day trips by boat and on foot, instead of living on a cruise ship.
Usually yes. A week on land with hotels, guides and day tours costs a fraction of a mid-range 8-day cruise, and you can choose simpler or better hotels to fit your budget.
No. Fares from Quito or Guayaquil change daily, so we quote them separately and can book them for you together with the tour.
Foreign adults pay USD 200 on arrival at the islands, plus USD 20 for the Transit Control Card bought at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil before the flight. Neither is included in the package price.
Three to six months ahead is ideal, and earlier for July, August and Christmas. Yacht day tours to Bartolomé and North Seymour have daily visitor limits and sell out first.
Yes. Quito is the gateway for most flights, so we often combine a Galápagos package with Quito, Cotopaxi, Baños or a 4 day Amazon tour into one trip.
Yes. We can make any package upgrade hotels, change the order of the islands or add day tours. Send us your dates and group size and we will design it with you.
