Pinnacle Rock and twin beaches on Bartolomé, GalápagosPhoto: Heidi Bruce / Unsplash

Galápagos

Wildlife that isn't afraid of you.

Best months
Apr–May, Nov–Dec
Door to door
~17hfrom · 3 stops
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$1,200–2,500per night, typical
Ideal stay
6 nightsEcuador

Sea lions on the benches, giant tortoises in the highlands and penguins on the equator. See it by small expedition yacht or from a land-based lodge.

Don’t miss

  • 01Snorkel with sea lions and penguins
  • 02Giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands
  • 03Small-yacht cruise to the outer islands

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

April: Warm, calm seas and green islands.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 6-night stay that’s worth about $460.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into GPS. Flight from Quito or Guayaquil, then transfer, about 1 hours.
US passport
No visa for tourist stays. Galápagos visitors pay a park entrance fee and need a transit control card. State Department country info ↗
Money
US dollar (USD)
Plugs
A and B · 120 V
Language
Spanish

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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