Best 2-6 Day Galapagos Itineraries

Fly into Baltra to start a 4–day Galápagos escape based in Puerto Ayora – ending on San Cristóbal. You’ll explore Santa Cruz’s highlands, from Los Gemelos and lava tunnels to Rancho Primicias, where giant tortoises wander. A day trip to an uninhabited island – Bartolomé, North Seymour or Floreana – brings short hikes and brilliant snorkelling. Then speed over to San Cristóbal for La Lobería and a boat to Isla Lobos, home to blue footed boobies, sea lions and vibrant reef life. Expect volcanic vistas, easy walks and plenty of wildlife, plus time to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Trip ends at San Cristóbal Airport.

Start and end in Baltra – this four day Galapagos escape blends wildlife and water scenery. Touch down and head to Santa Cruz, then cruise to Isabela for snorkelling at Los Tuneles – think lava arches, turtles and rays – with time to dip into Concha Perla. Return to Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and set out on a relaxed bay tour – sea lions at La Loberia, blue footed boobies, Tintorera sharks and channels. Expect breezy speedboat rides, flamingo spotting and hotel stays – a compact adventure that packs the islands' greatest hits without rushing.

Start in Seymour – end in Puerto Ayora – and spend four days discovering the Galapagos at an easy pace. Settle into Puerto Ayora’s harbour scene, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and wander to Tortuga Bay’s white sands. Venture into the Santa Cruz highlands for giant tortoises and lava tunnels – expect marine iguanas, playful sea lions and blue footed boobies along the way. You’ll explore hidden coves by boat, snorkel in clear water and sample fresh seafood in local spots – mixing wildlife, beaches and small town charm. A relaxed base and short outings keep travel time light before you finish in Puerto Ayora.

Kick off a five day Galapagos island hopping escape that starts at Baltra Airport – and wraps up back at Baltra for an easy flight home. Head to Isabela to snorkel the lava arches of Los Tuneles, spotting sea turtles, rays, penguins and sea lions. On Santa Cruz you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, then cruise the bay around Puerto Ayora – expect to see marine iguanas, frigatebirds and bright reef fish. A day at Santa Fe brings calm coves, sandy beaches and the endemic land iguana. Wildlife rich waters, short boat rides and laid back exploring make this a breezy, memorable adventure.

Begin in Baltra and finish at Baltra Airport on this five day Galapagos multisport escape – a lively blend of hiking, biking, kayaking and snorkelling. After lunch in Puerto Ayora you’ll speed over to Isabela to wander Flamingo Lagoon and the laid back shores of Puerto Villamil. You’ll hike Sierra Negra to its vast crater, pedal to the giant tortoise breeding centre and the poignant Wall of Tears, and kayak the bay scanning for penguins and sea lions. Expect to snorkel Concha Perla and Tintoreras Islet with whitetip reef sharks, turtles and colourful fish – plus plenty of close encounters with marine iguanas.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE - CENTRAL, EAST & SOUTH ISLANDS: Every year the Galapagos Islands tempt throngs of travellers to its shores in search of unique wildlife and other-worldly landscapes. Explore these volcanic islands on a 4-day cruise aboard the M/C Anahi catamaran. Hopping from island to island, discovering what makes it so special. Start and end your Galapagos adventure with a night in captivating Quito, Ecuador's capital.

Kick off a six day Galapagos adventure from San Cristobal to Baltra, blending wildlife and beaches. You'll snorkel at Kicker Rock – with chances to see hammerheads, turtles and rays – then unwind on a white coral beach. Explore San Cristobal's highlands, from El Junco crater lake to Puerto Chino and the giant tortoise breeding centre. Hop over to Santa Cruz for Academy Bay – swim with sea lions, spot blue footed boobies and maybe reef sharks – and spend a full day visiting an uninhabited island such as Bartolome, North Seymour, Plazas or Santa Fe. A relaxed pace and comfy stays throughout.

Discover the Galápagos over six days, starting and ending at Baltra Airport. This wildlife-packed island-hopping tour takes you from Santa Cruz to Isabela and back, with highlights including Flamingo Lagoon, the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre and the historic Wall of Tears. You’ll snorkel around Tintoreras Islet and the spectacular lava formations of Los Túneles, spotting sea lions, penguins, reef sharks and marine birds along the way. Back on Santa Cruz, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station before a bay tour and a trip to Santa Fe Island, home to unique endemic wildlife.