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The Galápagos Islands - Everything you need know (the best islands & unique tours/excursions)
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The Galapagos is a magical destination that you must visit! Here is everything you need to know about what tours to do, what island to stay on, and where to stay. If you take any of these tours, leave a comment and let me know what kind of experience...
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Isla Isabela

Most Popular Tours

These are the best of the best tours in all of the Galapagos! To be honest, you can't go wrong with any of the tours - these islands are magical & you'll understand as soon as you step foot there :)

 
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Take a trip from Puerto Ayora to Isla Isabela to explore one of the most unique islands!
Day Tour to Isabela Island from Puerto Ayora: Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos
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Some of the best snorkeling in the Galapagos!
Day tour to Pinzón Island and La Fé/Palmitas Bay (with snorkeling and fishing)
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Visit one of the four inhabited islands in the Galapagos!
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing
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Multi-Day Tours

You can book multi-day tours or cruises in the Galapagos instead of booking everything day by day. A great option if you're looking for someone else to do the planning of your trip!!

 
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6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: Santa Fe, Santa Cruz and Los Tuneles
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5-Day Galapagos Land-Based Tour: 3 Islands (excludes flight)
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7-Day Galapagos on a Budget Experience
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Isla San Cristobal

By far my favorite island in the Galapagos! It's both easily accessible with a major airport on the island and there are TONS of sea lions! I saw more sea lions on San Cristobal island than I saw in the whole 2nd part of my trip. You absolutely canno...

 
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Take a 360 tour around the entire island by boat! This is the best tour and gives you the best experience of San Cristobal! I would definitely recommend!
360 Tour of San Cristobal - Best of the Island
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Take a short trip to Lobos Island where you can see sea lions, frigates, marine iguanas, and even a stingray or sea turtle if you're lucky!
Tour Lobos Island from San Cristobal
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Kicker Rock has some of the best snorkeling near San Cristobal! You will see sea turtles, lots of fish, and even some hammerhead sharks if you're lucky :)
Kicker Rock Day Trip from San Cristobal Island in Galapagos
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See the best of San Cristobal on the day trip from Puerto Ayora! Experience another island without having to move hotels or islands for the night!
Day tour to San Cristobal Island from Puerto Ayora (private land tour + snorkeling)
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Experience Isla Española from San Cristobal, the only island that you can do this day trip from!
Española Galapagos Day Trip from San Cristobal Island
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Book this transfer from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz if you're looking to move to a new island!
Transfer from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz Island
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Isla Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is probably the most popular island in the Galapagos as it hold the largest airport in all of the islands. Most tourists will start & end their trip here without spending too much time, but don't be fooled! This island holds some of the most amazing sights & such fun activities. Make sure you don't skip this one :)

 
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Swim with sea lions, sharks, rays and sometimes even penguins! Some of the best snorkeling from Santa Cruz Island, you will have an unforgettable experience!!
Tour to Pinzón + Las palmas
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Have the opportunity to swim with sea lions and see them do tricks & flips right in front of your eyes!
Day Tour to Santa Fe + a Hidden Beach with snorkeling and fishing
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See one of the most notable & recognizable views of the Galápagos Islands
Bartolome Island Full-Day Tour: Snorkeling & Hiking Trip
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Get onboard the luxury yacht for an amazing tour to Bartalome Island!
Bartolome Island on board the Luxury Sea Lion Yacht
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Take a ferry to a different island to make the most out of your Galapagos trip :)
Inter-Island Ferries
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A great tour option when staying on Santa Cruz!
Tour to North Seymour & Las Bachas Beach
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Upgrade your entry to the islands with a lunch + visit the tortoise reserve at the entrance of the island! Make a day out of the transfer :)
Airport Transfer + Visit to the Tortoise Nature Reserve
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Day trip to Santa Fe Island with great snorkeling and beautiful scenery!
Day Trip to Santa Fe Island from Puerto Ayora
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Take your day trip in luxury style!
Santa Fe and South Plazas Aboard the Luxury Windrose Yacht
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Isla Isabela

The most common place that people see penguins in the Galapagos! The largest island in the Galapagos Islands and holds an incredible amount of beauty. You simply cannot go wrong by making your way over to Isabela!! 

 
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Easy transfer from Santa Cruz to Isabela! These ferries are both the most convenient and least expensive option to move between the islands!
Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island
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Spend 2 days on a guided tour of Isla Isabela where you can learn all about the volcanic features of the island and have a change to kayak with penguins & white tip sharks!!
2 Days - Isabela Island Visit
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Intimate and immersive wildlife experience for those looking to truly dive into the diverse life in the Galapagos
Wetlands Walking Tour
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Have the chance to spot sharks, sea turtles, corals, starfish and so much more!
Snorkeling Tour to Tortuga Island from Isabela
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Discover one of the largest volcanic craters in the world while learning about the land from your experienced guide :)
Hiking Tour to Sierra Negra Volcano
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Great option for a ½ day tour to go snorkeling!
Trekking & snorkeling to Isla Tintoreras (Isabela Island)
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