
12 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $11,695
The highest rated Galapagos Islands tour on Zicasso will give you access to flamboyant memoirs to evolution that are found across the whole Galapagos archipelago, each of the 13 islands providing a unique theater of flora and fauna. From the endemic bird engulfed islands of the east to the marine delights of the West, a luxury 10-day cruise reveals all the iconic Galapagos sites, allowing you to indulge in all the remarkable wildlife that calls this place home. Cruise and create your personalized daily itinerary of land and marine excursions.

13 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $12,670
Experience true decadence in this luxury tour of Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, combining eight days on onboard your beautiful cruise ship with the country's finest hotel and hacienda. Explore the mystical beauty of the archipelago, getting intimate with strange endemic creatures and a dramatic marine world. Then lounge on a luxury deck and revel in the elegance of the cruise. You'll also explore ancient Quito from a historic hotel and complete the trip in the opulent home of two former Ecuadorian presidents.

13 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $12,670
Over 1,600 different birds flutter across Ecuador's sublime landscapes, the country's unusual ecosystems creating a haven for the endemic and endangered. This handcrafted bird watching tour of Galapagos and Ecuador blends the fabulous range of colors, habitats, and mating displays, from the waved albatross to sword-billed hummingbirds and the Andean cock-of-the-rock. You spend seven days in the Andean cloud forest then five days on the Galapagos, with every day exploring a series of birding sites. If interested in adding additional unique experiences to your custom itinerary, consider perusing the Ecuador and Galapagos page for more trip ideas to Galapagos.

12 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $11,695
The Central Galapagos Islands revel in their intimacy and authenticity, a series of sites symbolizing the dramatic beauty of the entire archipelago. From your base at a luxuriant eco hotel you enjoy 12 days exploring the eclectic sites, taking daily yacht and land excursions to see remarkable wildlife. This exciting venture offers an exclusive land based tour of Galapagos Islands without being on a cruise. Complete the itinerary by marveling at the cloud forest of Mindo and the heritage of ancient Quito.

14 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $13,645
Ecuador's charms softly cascade from Andean peaks to surreal islands, as this handcrafted Ecuador and Galapagos tour for senior travelers takes you on a journey of natural wonder and cultural intrigue. Enjoy six days of elegance on the mainland: haciendas, cloud forests, bird watching, colonial cities, colorful markets, and cute villages. Then, a 7-day luxury cruise unveils the intimate mystique of the Galapagos Islands, providing easy excursions to some of nature's most resplendent wildlife sites.

13 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $12,670
Hammerhead schools swirl and manta rays cruise in the Galapagos. Sea lions swim past juvenile whale sharks while turtles elegantly pass eagle rays and endemic species. This is one of the world's most revered dive destinations, and there's never a dull moment in the water. An 8-day Galapagos liveaboard diving cruise trip takes you to the archipelago's finest dive sites, including four days on Wolf and Darwin Islands. A few days on San Cristobal unveils equally enchanting seabirds and reptiles.
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An adventurous vacation such as one to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador requires impeccable planning to make everything happen without a hitch.
With the help of the Galapagos Travel Guide you can understand the options available to you before you begin to plan.
When you are ready, submit a Trip Request and get connected with a local specialist who will lay out all of the options that fit your preferences.
Renowned for unique wildlife, inspiring scenery, and vibrant colors, the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands reflects the regional diversity and natural wonder for which the archipelago is known.
The region has become emblematic of biodiversity with sweeping panoramas, leading to famous blue-footed boobies or barking sea lions and crystal-clear waters, giving you a view of green sea turtles. The natural splendor is enhanced by the tropical climate that has helped shape the landscapes of the individual islands.
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The seven best places to visit in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands capture your imagination and inspire you to see the world differently.
Wildlife is unique in this corner of the globe and feels different from anything you know. Instead of the idyllic tropics, you find moonscapes thriving with fragile ecosystems, near-mythological biodiversity welcoming you to the national park, and wilderness springing to life at all hours of the day.
Use this guide to the must-see destinations of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands to find the wonders of life, culture, and nature as you consider your plans.
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