Galápagos Islands Holidays
south & central america
Giant tortoises roam many of the islands, whilst the iconic blue-footed boobies and swimming marine iguanas can be found across the archipelago. Beneath the waves reef sharks, penguins and dolphins compete for your attention, whilst playful seals and sea lions swim alongside snorkelers, kayaks and pangas (small motorised dinghy).
On your holiday to the Galápagos Islands you can follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and embark on a Galápagos cruise for a voyage of discovery in a place unlike anywhere else on earth. No day is ever the same on your cruise. Whilst the daily routine is similar for all ships, your wildlife experience will depend on which of the islands you’ll visit and the unique diversity of flora and fauna found on each. Read our short guide as to what to expect.
Easily combinable with a stay in mainland Ecuador, visit the Galápagos Islands and Amazon Rainforest for the ultimate wildlife viewing experience.
Trailfinders offers a range of Galápagos Islands holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore the islands on board a luxury Celebrity Cruise or a smaller intimate vessel, or as part of a private tour, they are the perfect people to ask.
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HOW TO GET AROUND THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
For those looking for a land based option, our private tours and small group adventure tours offer the option of exploring the islands from the comfort of a hotel. For the ultimate Galápagos experience, add a hotel stay after your cruise make the most of this wonderful destination.
OUR HOLIDAYS TO GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Galápagos holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Enchanting Ecuador from Dublin
16 days / 15 nights
Guide Price: €11,379 £Please contact us pp
VIEW MORE ❯Best of Galapagos
10 days / 9 nights
Guide Price: €2721 £2433 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Galapagos - Celebrity Cruises
11 days / 10 nights
Guide Price: €14,149 £11,899 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Ecuador in Style
18 days / 17 nights
Guide Price: €12,949 £11,279 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)
10 days / 9 nights
Guide Price: €4768 £4093 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Galapagos - Central, South & East Islands aboard the Yolita
10 days / 9 nights
Guide Price: €4664 £3899 pp
VIEW MORE ❯WHERE TO GO IN THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
See the tiles below the Galápagos map for a brief overview of the main islands, or for more inspiration give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
Santa Cruz Island
Bartolomé and Santiago Islands
North Seymour Island
Genovesa Island
San Cristóbal Island
Española Island
Isabela Island
Fernandina Island
Floreana Island
OUR RECOMMENDED BOATS AND HOTELS IN THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
What you won’t find here are thousands of options to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best hotels and cruises in the Galápagos, and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Celebrity Cruises
Galapagos Cruises
La Pinta
Galapagos Cruises
Isabela II
Galapagos Cruises
Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel
Galapagos
Elite
Galapagos Cruises
Bonita
Galapagos Cruises
ABOUT THE GALÁPAGOS
Getting There
International flights to Ecuador operate via Europe or the USA and arrive into either Quito or ...
Climate
The Galápagos Islands are considered a year round destination. Amazing wildlife interactions are ...
Boats
The most popular option for a Galápagos holiday. Boats range from small catamarans to larger ...
Cruise Itineraries
Each cruise follows a carefully planned itinerary, designed to maximise time in each landing site ...
Excursions
Shore excursions are always conducted in small groups and led by an expert guide. At each site you ...
Hotels
For those who prefer to stay on dry land, a few nights at a hotel on one of the islands offers a ...
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE GALÁPAGOS?
Sea temperatures can fluctuate throughout the year, whilst different animals may be more or less active at various times. See the climate section below for more information, or take a look at our guide to the best time to visit the Galápagos Islands.
Galapagos Islands Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Beth Ellison
Adventure tours offer both cruising and land based touring options. Land based touring offers fantastic opportunities to see a lot more wildlife and nature walks, whereas cruising offers diving and a lot more marine life viewing opportunities.
Tom Bonavia
Your time in the Galápagos will fly by and it’s worth staying a few additional nights on one of the islands after your cruise. This allows you time to experience the local town, explore at your leisure, or even arrange excursions to some areas your cruise may not have visited.
Elliott Fisher
The Galapagos Islands is a destination like no other. This extraordinary world biosphere reserve gives you the opportunity to experience its fragile ecosystem and unique biodiversity amongst the dramatic volcanic scenery and unspoiled coastline. Walk beside blue footed boobies, marine iguanas and swim with penguins, turtles and sea lions. One of the worlds greatest wonders, the Galapagos is one of the few places left on the planet unspoilt by humanity.
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