Island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, also known as land-based tours, is the only other way to see the islands if you are not on a cruise. Cruises used to be the only way to visit the archipelago, but now travelers can base their excursions from a hotel on one of the four main islands to which they will return every night. During the day, speedboats and charter planes go from island-to-island.
Depending on the length of your trip, you will need to plan which islands you would like to see on your land tour and how long to stay on each of them. Obviously, the longer you stay, the more you will be able to see. But even a five-day trip to the Galapagos is ample time to be amazed by the naturally wonderful sites and experiences the Islands have to offer. Many people like to set up their adventure using Santa Cruz as their home base, since it is in the dead center of the archipelago.
There are four inhabited islands – Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal, and Floreana. These are the main stops of most island hopping tours. Although you will most likely not be able to visit the outermost islands (that only cruises and liveaboards pass by), you will be able to spend a more relaxed quality time enjoying the activities like biking, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and exploring. And, of course, you will still be able to fit in all of the staples of a Galapagos vacation too, like witnessing first-hand the rainbow of land animals exclusive to the shores of these islands.
The Island Hopping Galapagos experience was created reveal the full magic of the enchanted islands to travelers who wish to explore the Galapagos outside of the usual cruise format. The Galapagos archipelago is comprised of an extensive variety of islands, some separated by great distances. Any of our Galapagos land-based tours allow travelers to reach some of the most inaccessible places and receive the full range of experiences, while always sleeping on land in 3 to 5 stars hotels.
Island hopping in the Galapagos is a more economical option, and provides the additional opportunity to overnight on land, get to know the local people, and enjoy the charming island towns, while taking daily tours and excursions to the most acclaimed visitor sites.
Explore San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands, returning to the comfort of a hotel each evening. Snorkel with rays, sea lions and iguanas, and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Galapagos Islands from the top of the Sierra Negra volcano. An excellent option for those looking for a more active Galapagos Islands tour without spending days at sea!
Our Galapagos Islands hopping tours are a great alternative to live-aboard cruises, you get to explore the archipelagos wildlife and natural wonders by day, you sleep in Island hotels by night. This allows non-seagoing travelers to enjoy the highlights of the Galapagos Islands without compromising their comfort and need to be on firm land.
Departure is possible every day of the year! In addition, all Galapagos Island Hopping tours can be booked by a single guest, as for small or bigger groups. All island hopping tours include: meals, transportation and activities that is mentioned in the tour itinerary.
We use small Island hotels that have been artfully built with an inspirational design. Our trips are activity packed and include visits to see the unique Galapagos animals and volcanic landscape found nowhere else on the planet. Your excursions also include time for snorkeling and discovering the underwater magic of this wilderness sanctuary.
