Galapagos Islands 12-Day Tours & Itineraries

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Boat and hike to Punta Pitt on the northeastern tip of Isla San Cristóbal

Galápagos Island Exploration: San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz & Isabela - 12 Days

Pack your bags for a whirlwind 12-day introduction to the Galápagos, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. You'll start on Isla San Cristóbal to snorkel at Kicker Rock and bird-watch from the cliffs of Punta Pitt, then speedboat over to Isla Santa Cruz to meet giant tortoises and take adventurous day trips to surrounding islands. Wrap up on Isla Isabela, with a hike around one of the world's largest volcanic craters and some laidback biking between coffee farms and white-sand beaches.

Spot flamingoes and other exotic wildlife in the Galápagos

Best of Peru Tour & Galápagos Cruise - 12 Days

Discover ancient ruins, colonial architecture, fantastic food, and folk culture in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the iconic Machu Picchu. Then hop aboard the luxurious Galápagos Legend—the only cruise boat in the Galápagos with an on-deck swimming pool—for a multi-island expedition to observe the birds, iguanas, and sea creatures that make this place so special.

Spot marine iguanas in the wild's of the Galápagos Islands

Explore Quito & the Galápagos Islands - 12 Days

Experience the best of Quito and the Galápagos Islands on this thrilling 12-day itinerary. Featured on ABC's Good Morning America, the trip starts and ends in Ecuador's vibrant capital city, where you'll enjoy two full days of sightseeing. The rest of the adventure happens in the Galápagos, where you'll explore several islands, spot rare birds in the wild, snorkel with penguins, and see giant tortoises up close.

Learn the basics of scuba diving in the Galápagos Islands

Explore the Amazon & Galápagos Islands - 12 Days

Split your time between the Amazon and Galápagos Islands with this adventurous 12-day tour. The trip starts in Ecuador's capital, Quito, where you'll transfer to a lodge in the Amazon, partly by canoe, for several days of guided activities in the rainforest. Then catch a flight to the Galápagos and experience several islands and their unique inhabitants on volcanic land and underwater with a scuba diving course. Spend a day volunteering in a local village on Isla San Cristóbal to round out this distinct itinerary.

Standup paddleboarding in Puerto Villamil

Snorkel, Cycle, Kayak & Hike in the Galápagos Islands - 12 Days

Experience plenty of outdoor thrills on this active 12-day journey around the Galápagos. You'll base yourself on two islands—Isla Isabela and Isla Santa Cruz—as you explore the archipelago's most beautiful landscapes. Hike around a volcano, rappel into a cave, learn to surf, snorkel with sea lions, ride a bicycle on quiet island trails, and treat yourself to the Galápagos' original craft beer after touring the brewery.

Meet Galápagos sea lions on your Galápagos island adventures

Galápagos Wildlife Encounter - 12 Days

Encounter epic wildlife on the Galápagos Islands during this 12-day tour. Hop around the UNESCO-listed archipelago, spotting exotic species of birds, reptiles, and sea creatures, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. You'll visit tortoise breeding centers, hike through uninhabited islands, and tour the Charles Darwin Research Station. There's plenty of time for watery adventures too, from standup paddleboarding to snorkeling with rays, sharks, and sea lions.

Explore Las Grietas and the surrounding salt lakes on Isla Santa Cruz

Ecuador's Culture & Nature: Quito, Otavalo & the Galápagos - 12 Days

On this 12-day Ecuadorian adventure, you'll start with a dose of culture in Quito and a glimpse of the Andean highlands in Otavalo, then jet off to the Galápagos for rare wildlife and stunning scenery. Sandy beaches and curious penguins await on Isla Santa Cruz, where you'll explore its coast by bike and discover remote, uninhabited islands by yacht. Speedboat off to Isla Isabela for snorkeling and kayaking, then return to Santa Cruz to mingle with giant tortoises and learn about their habitat.

A green sea turtle swimming underwater in the Galapagos Islands

Outdoor Thrills & Rare Wildlife Experiences in the Galápagos - 12 Days

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this 12-day adventure in the Galápagos features hiking, kayaking, and wildlife spotting—plus mountain biking, a diving lesson, standup paddleboarding, and multiple snorkeling excursions. You'll sleep in hotels on three islands, and visit a fourth island on a boat trip, in between day trips and activities around the archipelago's spectacular landscapes and animal habitats.

Hop between three islands in the Galápagos

Complete Galápagos & Quito - 12 Days

Discover the best of the Ecuadorian capital before jetting off to the Galápagos Islands during this complete 12-day adventure. Explore Quito by bike and eat your way through its markets and signature dishes. Then fly to Isla Santa Cruz to learn about giant tortoises, observe unique wildlife on an uninhabited island, and pose with marine iguanas along Tortuga Bay. Bike and kayak on Isla Isabela, followed by snorkeling and paddleboarding off Isla San Cristóbal's rugged coastline.

Kayak, paddleboard, snorkel, and dive in the Galápagos waters on this adrenaline-pumping itinerary

Galápagos Islands Adrenaline Tour - 12 Days

Get your adrenaline pumping on this 12-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Galápagos Islands. Look out for rare species of birds, reptiles, mammals, and marine creatures as you hike and snorkel your way through the world-famous archipelago. Along the way, you'll kayak among mangroves, go standup paddleboarding, explore pirate caves, and rappel into the depths of the Sierra Negra volcano.

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