Sample fixed departure · English guided

Santa Cruz &
Isabela Discovery

A compact two-island journey balancing iconic wildlife, volcanic landscapes and the easy coastal rhythm of Puerto Ayora and Puerto Villamil.

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Duration5 days / 4 nightsGroup sizeUp to 12 travelersLanguageEnglish guidedActivity levelModerate

The journey

Five days of
living geography.

Designed for travelers who want the freedom of a land-based stay without arranging every transfer and excursion separately. This prototype uses sample timing, pricing and inclusions for the final operator to replace.

Day by day

Your itinerary

Inter-island travel included
Day 0101

Santa Cruz

Welcome to the islands

Meet your local coordinator after arrival, cross the Itabaca Channel and settle into Puerto Ayora. The evening is yours to walk the waterfront and ease into island time.

Day 0202

Santa Cruz

Highlands & giant tortoises

Explore the cool, green highlands with an English-speaking naturalist guide. Walk among giant tortoises in their habitat and discover the island’s volcanic interior.

Day 0303

Santa Cruz → Isabela

Across the sea to Isabela

Travel by shared speedboat to Puerto Villamil. After check-in, enjoy a relaxed coastal experience and look for flamingos, marine iguanas and sea lions nearby.

Day 0404

Isabela

The lava world of Los Túneles

Cruise toward a maze of lava arches and clear channels for one of Isabela’s signature snorkeling days. Wildlife sightings vary naturally with the conditions.

Day 0505

Isabela → Santa Cruz

One last Pacific morning

Return to Santa Cruz and continue toward Baltra airport, or extend your stay independently. Your coordinator confirms the transfer timing the day before.

Know before you book

Clear from the start.

Included

  • 4 nights in selected hotels
  • English-speaking naturalist guides
  • Shared inter-island speedboat
  • Experiences listed in the itinerary
  • Breakfast and selected lunches
  • Local coordination and support

Not included

  • Flights to and from Galápagos
  • National Park entry and transit card
  • Unlisted meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses

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Dates shown in this prototype are examples. Connect the final availability source before launch.

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