The Best of The Galapagos—for You

Visit one of the world’s top destinations with ease and savor every moment when you explore the Galapagos Islands in your own time as a solo traveler.



Galapagos Island Getaway for One: A Solo Travel Adventure | Anywhere

Percy Coll Santillan

Tortuga Bay

Your tour begins with a 35-minute walk near the outskirts of Puerto Ayora, through an arid Palo Santo forest. Palo Santo has fragrant wood that is prized for its warm, subtle fragrance when burned. This forest also has prickly pear and candelabra cacti — the scenery makes a fascinating backdrop for bird watching.  
  
Next, you’ll continue to the beach. As you walk along the beach, you’ll eventually come to a shielded lagoon where you can swim and snorkel. Nearby, you can walk the rocky stretch between Tortuga Bay Beach and Playa Mansa, an area where you can look for wildlife like marine iguanas, brown pelicans, and blue-footed boobies. If you want, you can rent a kayak to explore farther from the shore, for the chance to see white tip sharks, eagle rays, and golden rays.  
  
Note: The main beach here is not suitable for swimming because of strong currents. The water near Tortuga Bay Beach is rough and has a strong undertow. Visitors are not allowed to climb on the sand dunes that surround the beach.  


This nature walk takes you to a part of Santa Cruz where you can see some of the wildlife that’s unique to the Galápagos. You’ll cover beaches, lagoons, and the blustery coast of Santa Cruz Island.

Transportation, guide, snacks, and water.

The pick-up time has a tolerance of 15 minutes.
This service may be suspended at any time by order of the port authority. In such a case, we will find the best option for you. Your experience and safety at the destination are our priorities.

Sun screen, bug spray, sturdy shoes with thick soles, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, snorkel equipment and a wet suit.

Santa Cruz

The island of Santa Cruz is the visitor hub of the Galápagos. As the second-largest island in the Galápagos, Santa Cruz is characterized by its moist highlands region, the bustling town of Puerto Ayora, and several pristine beaches.

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Isabella Island and Tintoreras

Our representative will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the dock to take the boat to Isabela Islands, this trip will take approximately two hours.

Upon arrival to Isabela, you will be greeted by our representatives and taken to the hotel to drop off your luggage. Then we go to the dock to take the boat and during the navigation you will be able to observe the landscape and animals such as penguins, blue footed boobies, manta rays, colorful fish, 30 minutes approximately we arrive to the islet and we make a small walk of approximately 40 minutes to observe the blue sharks, wolves and iguanas. After that we do snorkeling activities and return to port. 

In the afternoon your guide will pick you up from the hotel to take you to visit the wetlands, this activity can be done by bicycle or transport, on the way you can observe wildlife and volcanic rock soils that contrast with the animal life, we will visit the famingos pool and our walk will take us to the Wall of tears, then we climb to a viewpoint to enjoy a beautiful landscape that shows the beauty of the island. We return to the hotel.

This tour takes you to see the wildlife that lives on Isabela Island and its surrounding waters. Your bilingual guide will supply you with interesting facts about the environment along the way.

Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras

Bilingual guide, snacks, and transportation.

Sunglasses, swimsuit, wide-brimmed hat, sandals, hiking shoes, aqua shoes, short wind jacket, sunscreen cream, cash for tips, INGALA taxes and Galpagos National Entrance Fee.

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NOT INCLUDED:
- Wetsuits are not provided - Water -  Tips / gratuities.


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Quito

Set an elevation of 9,350 ft (2,850 m), Quito is the highest capital city in the world. The population of this bustling city is a contrasting mix of Ecuadorians sporting sleek business suits and colorful indigenous clothing. These contrasts exemplify the mix of politics, history and culture that define Quito. Founded in the 16th century atop the ruins of an Inca city, Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a premier destination for those visiting Ecuador.

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Baltra

TAME, Linea Aerea de Ecuador

Main Building Room

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VIP Lounge for Arrivals

We have a large space to welcome our guests in a pleasant and sustainable environment. We offer personalized assistance, Wi Fi, free and unlimited soft drinks and snacks; we also have an extensive menu of cocktails, wines, and specialty dishes at affordable prices.

- Luggage carry out and assistance - Passenger reception from their arrival - Coordination Procedures for passengers with the Galapagos National Park for getting the Galapagos National Park Ticket (It is Additional USD 100.00 that can be paid on site or in advance through us) - Government Council coordination - Coordination with ABG (Agency for the Control of Biosecurity and Quarantine for Galapagos), special queue for its passengers. - Transportation between Baltra Airport to Itabaca Channel.

For most visitors, Baltra Island’s scrubby, arid landscape is their first look at the Galápagos. This island has the main airport in the Galápagos, and serves as the departure point for cruise ships.

VIP Lounge Baltra Airport

Hotel Solymar

Hotel Solymar prides itself on its views. Every room faces the waterfront, and the friendly animals that visit the hotel patio will allow you an up-close look at some of the island’s indigenous species.

Santa Cruz Highlands Tour

"Tortuga Crossing" Ecological Reserve The Giant Tortuise is the symbol of the Galapagos Islands. This 12 hectar ranch was part of the much larger farm which was dedcated to livestock farming. The Arias Family who own the "El Chato" ranch have dedicated over 20 years to promoting tourism in this area of Santa Cruz. They have worked to turn the environment from farm land to a natural habitat that favors to Giant Tortoises.

El Chato Ranch

Transfer, entrance tickets and assitance. Also includes the visit to the craters "Los Gemelos" and lava tube.

It is recommended to wear sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen and insect repellent, Also it is recommended to have a camera to take pictures and a bottle with water to drink (it will be provided by the driver). Please just drink bottled water.

Baltra Airport

Bartolome Island

This tour begins early in the morning on Baltra Island. Breakfast is served on board.  
  
From there, you’ll set sail for the small volcanic island of Bartolomé. Your island hike will take you to Pinnacle Rock, which is the most notable feature of the island’s landscape. It is an eruption frozen in time — when the magma shot out of the volcano, the cold sea water solidified the Pinnacle Rock formation.  
  
Your hike will last about an hour. On the way, you’ll keep an eye out for lava lizards and lava cacti. At the summit of the hike, visitors get an expansive view of Pinnacle Rock.  
  
Next stop, Bartolomé Island’s coral beach. Take a dip in the water and go snorkeling, for the chance to see sea turtles, sea lions, tropical fish and Humboldt penguins. You'll have lunch on the return trip to Baltra Island.   


On this tour, you’ll get to hike on the Galápagos island of Bartolomé (or Bartholomew, in English). As you hike, you’ll learn about the volcanic landscape.

Bartolome Island Tour

Transportation to and from Puerto Ayora, breakfast, lunch, guided tour, snorkeling equipment, and towels.



Sunglasses, swimsuit, wide-brimmed hat, sandals, hiking shoes, aqua shoes, short wind jacket, sunscreen cream, cash for tips, INGALA and Galapagos National Entrance Fee.
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NOT INCLUDED:
- Wetsuits are not provided - Water -  Tips / gratuities.
- Entrance to the Galapagos National Park is 200 USD per 1 adult and 100 USD per 1 child. This is paid in cash on spot at your arrival to any Galapagos airport: Baltra or San Cristobal. 
- Tourist Card INGALA 20 USD for each passenger. It is paid in cash on any departure airport (Quito or Guayaquil) before check-in in your flight to Galapagos. 


South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion

South Plaza Island is made of hardened lava. When you disembark at the dock, you’ll probably be greeted by sea lions. Then you’ll go for a hike through a small forest of prickly pear cacti — an area where iguanas commonly congregate, waiting to eat the prickly pear fruit that falls to the ground.  
  
Next, your hike will take you to a cliff, where you’ll have an incredible view of the ocean below, and enormous schools of fish. This spot is also a good place for bird watching, where you can see swallow-tailed gulls, tropic birds, frigate birds, and pelicans.  
  
After the walk, you’ll head back to the boat and have lunch on board. Then the tour continues to Punta Carrion where you’ll get to go snorkeling. Here you’ll see sea turtles, white tip reef sharks, and tropical fish. Afterward, the boat returns to Puerto Ayora.   


This tour will take you to South Plaza Island, which is the smallest island of the Galápagos. Despite its small size, this island still has a wealth of interesting wildlife.

South Plaza Island

Transportation, lunch, guided tour, naturalist tour guide, snorkeling equipment, and towels.

Wetsuits, entrance fee, tourist card, water bottle, and money for tips.
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NOT INCLUDED:
- Wetsuits are not provided - Water -  Tips / gratuities.



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Flight inter islands 

Spend more time enjoying your vacation when you zip from one locale to another with ease. Be one of 6-8 passengers who come aboard a twin propulsion plane. Make your way from beautiful [Isabela Island, Ecuador](/ecuador/destinations/isabella) to [San Cristóbal](/ecuador/destinations/san-cristobal) or [Baltra](/ecuador/destinations/baltra); you can also book the reverse. Whether you're coming or going, you'll have plenty of opportunity to take in the beauty of the Galápagos Archipelago from above.

Carry-ons are a maximum of 5 lbs (2.30 kg) **for each passenger**. The size of the aircraft neccessitates that you give your baggage to the cabin crew upon arrival/boarding. Please be sure to keep your camera and any other personal items with you before you board.

The allowed weight of personal baggage is 25 lbs (11.34 kg) carry-on — that includes 20 lbs (9.07 kg) of checked baggage and the aforementioned 5 lbs (2.30 kg) of carry-on baggage. Excess baggage fees are incurred at $2 USD/per excess lb. Excess baggage fees are payable at the counter desk, for both onward and return journeys separately. VAT and airport fees are included in the price.

Admire the crystal clear waters, and emerald and topaz islands which dot the [Galápagos Islands](/ecuador/regions/galapagos) as you soar above them in the sky. When you land, you'll enjoy a variety of adventures such as [marine mammal observation tours](/ecuador/tours/marine-mammal-observation), [birdwatching tours](/ecuador/tours/birdwatching), [scuba diving expeditions](/ecuador/destinations/santa-cruz/tours/scuba-diving-galapagos), and more.

See the world famous Galápagos Islands from every angle when you choose an inter-island flight. Available to and from various islands within Ecuador's Galápagos Archipelago, this particular flight takes you *from* Isabela Island *to* Baltra or San Cristóbal. Experience the beauty of Ecuador to the fullest extent — on the ground and in the air.

Flight Inter Islands

Carry-on baggage (5 lbs/2.30 kg), personal checked baggage of (20 lbs/9.07 kg), VAT and airport fees, 

Be sure to keep cameras and other sensitive items on your person.

Isabela

As the largest island in the Galápagos, Isabela offers the widest range of terrain and visitor sites in the archipelago. Isabela hosts impressive wildlife, white-sand beaches, and barren lava fields. This island has the largest population of wild tortoises, which can be seen roaming in the highlands near the rims of craters. Isabela is the closest island to the Galápagos volcanic hotspot and is thus the most volcanically active island in the archipelago. It has six shield volcanos dispersed across its 1,790 square mile (4,640 square km) landscape.

Lava Tunnels

This tour begins with a hotel pickup and then continues to the boat that takes you to Isabela Island. Your group will have a maximum of 10 participants and will be led by a naturalist guide with extensive knowledge of the Galápagos  
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Hot lava erupting in the cold Pacific waters created the tunnels. On the way to the dive site, you’ll stop at the Rock Union to do some bird watching. Before you enter the water, you’ll see natural bridges and above ground tunnels also formed by lava— keep an eye out for blue-footed boobies waddling around the volcanic rocks.  
  
Finally, you’ll reach a dive site called El Finado. Snorkelers come here to look for sea turtles, seahorses, and Galápagos penguins. Calm water makes it easy to explore the underwater scenery. Once you’re done exploring, you’ll head back to the boat for a boxed lunch and then return to the port.  


The lava tunnels of Isabela Island create an unforgettable underwater landscape for snorkeling.

Box lunch, transportation, naturalist guide, water, and snorkeling equipment.

Water bottle, comfortable clothes, hat, sunblock, sun glasses, swimsuit, sneakers, a wind breaker, and money for tips.

Junior Suite- Beach View

Hotel Recommendation #3

Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano

Pick up at the hotel for the VOLCAN SIERRA NEGRA tour Accompanied by a Naturalist guide to the Galapagos National Park, Will be transferred to the beginning of the trail of the volcano in terrestrial transport.  
  
The guide will accompany you on your excursion for a total of 5 hours. Reach the edge of one of the largest craters in the world, the volcano Sierra Black, 12km in diameter. Then continue to Chico Volcano, a Volcanic landscape nearby and of very different characteristics. Along the way you will be able to observe the different landscapes and formations Volcanic rocks that reflect the creation and evolution of the islands.  Are included Sandwiches and fruit for the road. 2:00 pm Return to the Hotel.  
  
  
  
Includes: Ground transportation, Naturalist Guide of the Galapagos National Park, sandwiches and fruits.

The Sierra Negra volcano is one of five volcanos on the island of Isabela, and boasts the second largest volcanic caldera in the world- On the Sierra Negra Volcano Tour you hike to the rim of the six mile wide crater and then trek across an alien landscape of lava fields and fumaroles. The Sierra Negra is one of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos, with the last eruption in 2005. Though you probably won't see any lava flowing, you will have the opportunity to explore thermal vents and other fascinating geologic features before stopping for a snack near Volcan Chico. The vistas from this spot are among the most breathtaking in Isabela.

Ground transportation, Naturalist Guide of the Galapagos National Park, sandwiches and fruits.

Sports shoes or walking boots are required, sun protection and protection for possible garua and water (at least 1L per person). Cash for tips, INGALA Tax and Galapagos National Park Fee.

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NOT INCLUDED:
 Water -  Tips / gratuities.
- Entrance to the Galapagos National Park is 100 USD per 1 adult and 50 USD per 1 child. This is paid in cash on spot at your arrival to any Galapagos airport: Baltra or San Cristobal. 
- Tourist Card INGALA 20 USD for each passenger. It is paid in cash on any departure airport (Quito or Guayaquil) before check-in in your flight to Galapagos. 


Galapagos Natural Selection

Isabela Land Tour

Description:  
Pick up at the hotel and start of the tour in a group of maximum 16 passengers.They will make the guided visit to the Center of Interpretation and Breeding of Turtles"La Galapaguera", to the lagoon of the flamingos, and to the wall of tears. Culminate the day with a snorkel in Concha y Perla or free time on the beach.  
3:00 pm Drop off at the hotel, end of the tour.  
  
Includes: land transportation in Isabela, Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide, lunch at a local restaurant.

Pick up at the hotel and start of the tour in a group of maximum 16 passengers. They will make the guided visit to the Center of Interpretation and Breeding of Turtles"La Galapaguera", to the lagoon of the flamingos, and to the wall of tears. Culminate the day with a snorkel in Concha y Perla or free time on the beach.

land transportation in Isabela, Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide, lunch at a local restaurant.

The pick-up time has a tolerance of 15 minutes.


Hiking shoes, sandals, swimwear, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen cream, camera, water bottle and money for tips, INGALA Tax and Galapagos National Park Fee.

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NOT INCLUDED:
- Water -  Tips / gratuities.



VIP Lounge for Departures

We have an exclusive area, which if required, can increase its capacity to serve a large group of visitors in a sustainable and comfortable environment. We offer special attention to our guests, Wi Fi, free and unlimited soft drinks and snacks. Furthermore, the possibility to taste our extensive menu of cocktails, wines and alcoholic beverages, as well as special dishes at moderate cost.

- Transportation from Itabaca Channel to Baltra Airport - Assistance at Baltra Airport - Use of WI-FI - Unlimited snacks and soft drinks.

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