Galápagos Explorer
5 Days / 4 Nights
You choose your adventure. Two legendary islands, four unforgettable experiences. Santa Cruz or San Cristóbal: where your Galápagos story begins.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Islands
Santa Cruz or San Cristóbal
Group Size
1 - 16 travelers
Rating
4.9 / 5 — 124 reviews
On This Package, You Choose
Two iconic islands, two distinct personalities. Santa Cruz is the green, diverse heart of the archipelago. San Cristóbal is the oldest island, where Darwin's history comes alive. Select your island and discover the adventures that await.
Santa Cruz
The nerve center of Galápagos. Santa Cruz is the most populated island but also the most diverse: from the imposing volcanoes of the highlands to the coral sand beaches of the north. This is where island tourism was born, where the Charles Darwin Research Station stands, and where giant tortoises roam freely along the trails as if time did not exist.
986 km²
Area
~12,000
Population
864 m
Max Elevation
15+
Endemic Species
Three Adventures in Santa Cruz
AM: Darwin Station
Start your morning at the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station, the beating heart of Galápagos conservation. Walk through active breeding programs where scientists have brought giant tortoise species back from the brink of extinction. See Lonesome George's legacy, meet Diego the savior of his species, and understand how 50 years of research changed the way humanity sees evolution and conservation.
What is Included
The Package Includes
4 nights in a category eco-lodge
Daily breakfast included
2 guided island tours (you choose which ones)
Complete snorkeling equipment
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Certified bilingual naturalist guide
Basic travel insurance
How Your 5 Days Are Laid Out
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
Pickup at the airport (Baltra for Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal for that island). Transfer to your eco-lodge, check-in, and welcome dinner with your naturalist guide.
Day 2
First Guided Adventure
Early breakfast and departure for your first excursion. Whether it is Darwin Station or Tijeretas, the day is filled with nature, history, and unforgettable moments.
Day 3
Second Guided Adventure
Continue exploring with your second included excursion. Bachas Beach or the Highlands: landscapes, snorkeling, and pure wildlife.
Day 4
Free Day to Explore
Free morning to walk around town, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, or book optional activities such as diving or kayaking.
Day 5
Farewell & Transfer
Last breakfast with a view. Check-out and airport transfer. You leave with photos, memories, and a deep connection to one of the most special places on Earth.
Galápagos in Pictures
Ready to Choose Your Island?
Groups are kept small to ensure an intimate experience that is respectful of nature. Santa Cruz or San Cristóbal: both will give you unforgettable memories. The choice is yours.
From
$1,500
per person
5 days / 4 nights
- You choose the island: Santa Cruz or San Cristóbal
- 2 guided tours included
- Complete snorkeling equipment
- 4 nights in an eco-lodge
- Daily breakfast + transfers