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Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife

7 days, Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island

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7 days

Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island

From$1159USD
was $1449
Valid on Jan 4 2026
Trip Code: SEGB

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 18-39

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7 days

Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island

From$1159USD
was $1449
Valid on Jan 4 2026
Trip Code: SEGB

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ020DES02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 7

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Itinerary Notes

When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Your flight must arrive by or before: 11:00am on Day 1
Depart at any time.

Meeting point is at the hotel at 1:00pm to join the group.

Itinerary

Day 1Santa Cruz Island

Arrive to Galapagos before 11:00am and transfer across Santa Cruz Island to the town of Puerto Ayora. Meet the group at the hotel at 1:00pm for a guided visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station for an opportunity to see the famous tortoises up close. Get to know the group in the evening over a few drinks. Cheers to new adventures with new friends!

Day 2Santa Cruz Island/Isabela Island

Hop on a speedboat and head to Isabela Island. Soak up the views around you — you might even see dolphins or whales alongside the boat! After dropping your stuff at the hotel, get up close and personal with a volcano as you hike the Sierra Negra. Explore the incredible landscape and admire spectacular views from above.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Isabela Island

Take advantage of a full free day on Isabela Island where optional activities abound to do as much or as little as you like. Choose to take an excursion to Los Tuneles, go snorkelling at Tintoreras, take a surf lesson or just laze on the beach.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island

This morning enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Concha de Perla. Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the town. Later, head out to explore Puerto Ayora town, time for shopping or enjoy a bite to eat.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Santa Cruz Island/San Cristóbal Island

Take another speedboat to San Cristóbal Island and visit the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center near town to learn about the unique history of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the islands.. Later, go snorkelling at Tijeretas to look for wildlife like sea lions, rays and marine iguanas before wandering along the malecón to look for a local place to watch the sunset. Later, choose to get your dance on!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment - San Cristóbal Island

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6San Cristóbal Island

The day is yours to explore San Cristóbal Island. You can opt to snorkel at epic Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos, visit the white-sand beach of Playa Mann, or La Lobería to mingle with the resident sea lions.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7San Cristóbal Island

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Big Night Out Moment: - San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island
  • Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island)
  • Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal)
  • Concha Perla snorkelling excursion
  • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela Island)
  • Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (6 nts).

Meals

6 breakfasts

Transportation

Speedboat, public bus, and private vehicle.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority).

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $129.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife

| 7 days - Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island - from $1159 USD