Galapagos adventure holiday
One of our bestselling Galapagos holidays and certainly one of our most adventurous as you hike, cycle, kayak and snorkel your way around the islands. Our expert partner handpicks locally-owned accommodations and yachts, supporting the Galapagos Conservation Trust.
Quito San Cristobal Island Underwater volcano Kicker Rock Snorkeling Floreana Island Isabela Island Tintoreras Sea kayaking Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano Volcano Chico Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Wall of Tears Santa Cruz Island
Price
£2520 excluding flights
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Inc: 9 nights accommodation, meals as listed, experienced naturalist guide, gear for activities, land and water transport, inter-island flight
Not inc: Flights, Galapagos entrance fee USD 200, INGALA tourist card USD 20, drinks, tips
Description of Galapagos adventure holiday
This ten-day adventure holiday on the Galapagos Islands is for outdoor adventure lovers who like to try different sorts of activities on holiday. Galapagos holidays are all about the wildlife and water, of course, and so we offer snorkelling and sea kayaking, which give you a chance to see sea lions, manta rays, harmless sharks and myriad fish.
There are also plenty of adventures on the islands themselves, which is why we have chosen to base ourselves on the islands, staying in small locally owned hotels and hiking or biking through some of the islands' most stunning natural heritage.
You’ll also have the chance to take part in a cookery lesson and visit a local artisanal brewery.
This holiday is very popular with families of older children, with activities aimed at ten years and over, although do let us know if you have younger children as we can often accommodate their interests too. Child pricing is the same as adult pricing.
Price information
£2520 excluding flights
Convert currency:
Inc: 9 nights accommodation, meals as listed, experienced naturalist guide, gear for activities, land and water transport, inter-island flight
Not inc: Flights, Galapagos entrance fee USD 200, INGALA tourist card USD 20, drinks, tips
Check dates
2026: 9 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec
Travel guides
These kinds of trips are typically land-based, so you have freedom to explore.
The wildlife is the absolute key reason to visit the Galápagos Islands.
Holiday information
Our top tip:
Travel light in terms of packing but heavy in terms of cash, with dollars welcome on all the islands.
Trip type:
Small group holiday.
Activity level:
Moderate with emphasis on fun not fitness. Min. age 10.
Accomm:
Small, standard 2* island hotels.
Included:
Accommodation, most meals, airport transfer on last day, transport, activity equipment, wetsuit, guide.
Multi generational:
This holiday is suitable for grandparents, parents and children.
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Reviews
8 Reviews of Galapagos adventure holiday
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2018 by Barbara Gray
The most memorable part of our holiday was probably swimming with sea lions and turtles but this was closely followed by observing birds interact with each other. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jul 2018 by Helen Honeyball
Too many (highlights) to mention - maybe snorkelling beside Kicker Rock (Galapagos) seeing giant turtles; or zip lining 40 meters above the cloud forest floor (Ecuador) Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Feb 2018 by Sarah Daly
The highlight was the snorkelling with penguins sharks rays sea lions turtles cormorants pelicans and then of course the fish. Excellent. Completely incredible. The yacht was amazing and the crew were great. Our guide was so professional but fun he made the trip so interesting. Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Jan 2017 by Chris Goldthorp
So much to list! I think snorkelling with the turtles on Galapagos and having humming birds at my finger tools feeding from a nectar pot was the most memorable. Unbelievably fantastic! All enhanced by the fantastic guides we had in Quito, Galapagos and Bella Vista Cloud forest! Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jul 2017 by Van Schwiebert
The opportunity to see so many varieties of flora and fauna in their native environment, the opportunity to swim with penguins and sea lions, and the wonderful array of settings in which to view all. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Feb 2017 by Rachel Balen
I spent a week riding in the Andes and a week sailing round the Galapagos Islands. Both weeks were fantastic - well organised, knowledgeable and friendly guides , good accommodation, plentiful food etc Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Aug 2015 by Mei Yoke Chan
This has to be one of my best trips ever!! Highly recommended! The Galapagos has to be on everyone's bucket list! Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet and people
The Galapagos was the first natural site to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site - 1979. It is also a Biosphere Reserve and Whale Sanctuary.The Galapagos is a worldwide model for eco-tourism. Here you are able to visit an area of great natural beauty and encounter, at close quarters, animal species that have no fear of humans. Strict regulations govern all tourist activities and are rigidly enforced and tourist numbers are restricted.
For every visitor we take to the Galapagos we donate £25 to the Galapagos Conservation Trust www.gct.org who work to protect and conserve the Galapagos islands.
We are also an active member of IGTOA http://www.igtoa.org/, a non profit association of travel companies, conservation organizations, and other groups that seek a lasting protection of the Galapagos Islands. We lobby for conservation, fund projects, and promote and practice sustainable tourism.
The boats we use on our Galapagos adventure holiday are all locally owned and operated yachts, equipped to accommodate 10-16 passengers and accompanied by professional naturalist guides certified by the Darwin Research Station.
On our Galapagos adventure holiday give people free membership to the Conservation Trust, we have IGTOA membership who campaign to protect the islands, we employ local staff all the way one the trip, only use hotels owned by locals, all the food is sourced locally, we take people to locally-owned restaurants to help keep the money in the islands, we don’t use plastic bottled water, instead one huge cylinder is used to fill people’s own water containers so cutting down on use of plastics, lunches onboard served in tupperware containers which can be resused, no rubbish is left anywhere by us or guides. No wildlife is disturbed and we operate a strict policy leaving the animals and flora alone.
We are supporting two charities, the UK registered charity Amantani - which is very much in keeping with our ethos of small scale, targeted help that is educational & sustainable - and Huchuy Yachaq, a Cusco-based project which we support by paying a for a full time teacher. A percentage of our income goes to support those projects.
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