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Planning a Galápagos Trip? Start Here
Five decisions shape every Galápagos trip. Here they are in plain English, plus free help from a specialist when you want it.
- Budget. Island hopping is usually the cheapest per day; 8-day cruises run from roughly $3,000 to $12,000+ per person before flights. Trip cost for two
- Season. Warm season (December to May) means calm seas and warm water. Cool season (June to November) means richer marine life. When to go
- Cruise or island hopping. Cruises reach the remote islands; island hopping is cheaper and easier on anyone who gets seasick. Compare both
- Route and ship. The route decides which animals you see. The ship decides how the week feels. Compare cruises
- Trip length. Most travelers need 7 to 10 days including flights via Quito or Guayaquil. How many days?
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Tell us when you want to travel, your budget and who’s coming. A trip planner will reply with cruise or island-hopping options, usually within one business day.