Island-hopping in the Galapagos offers a completely different perspective of the islands and is the ideal option for those not looking to take a cruise.
Spend a week staying on two of the archipelago's inhabited islands, Isabela and Santa Cruz. Isabela is the largest and one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos and to get there you will take a scenic flight across the ocean, where you may be lucky enough to sea whales and dolphins below the surface.
Over the week you will explore active volcanoes, discover giant tortoises in the wild and snorkel with playful sea lions. Along with Isabela, you will also stay on Santa Cruz island, home to the Charles Darwin Research Centre and a great base for discovering other nearby islands like Santa Fé. Naturalist guides will take you on daily excursions to discover the wildlife and geography which make the islands so special, before spending the evening at your comfortable safari style lodge or modern ocean facing hotel.
Whether you suffer from sea-sickness, don't like the idea of spending a week on a boat or are looking at an alternative way of seeing the Galapagos Islands, the land-based itinerary is a great way to discover the islands.
PS. For those looking for the ultimate experience, why not combine a land-based itinerary with a cruise!
- Domestic flights to the Galapagos and in the Galapagos
- Full-board at Scalesia Lodge
- Half-board at Finch Bay
- Private activities at Scalesia Lodge (except those involving boat trips)
- Shared activities at Finch Bay
- International flights to Ecuador
- Accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil pre-Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park fees (paid locally - around $130 per person)