Galapagos bite-sized trips

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Bite-sized trips

Galapagos Islands

Experience one of the most spectacular destinations on Earth, where wildlife has evolved in almost total isolation. Blue-footed boobies dance on the rocks, sea lions laze on the beach, while whales and hammerheads roam the seas.

Hosted by our award-winning partners at Intrepid Travel, explore by comfortable boat, snorkel and hike ashore.

How does it work?

1. Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.

2. Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.

3. Your Galapagos Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

Private, tailor-made holidays your way
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Unique and small-scale stays

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Isabela Galapagos: Wildlife & Volcanoes
Itinerary:
Isla Isabela, Galapagos
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £645
Activities:
Snorkeling tour with reef sharks and turtles at Tintoreras
Isla Isabela is the youngest Galapagos island and also the largest. Explore the volcanic landscape at one of the six volcanoes and snorkel the underwater world in search of swimming iguanas, turtles, reef sharks, and penguins. Here the animal kingdom is really in charge.
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Santa Cruz Galapagos: Island Life & Giant Tortoises
Itinerary:
Isla Santa Cruz - Galapagos
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £739 per person (excluding flights)
Activities:
Visit the highlands and giant turtles with guide, tasting, boat trip along the bays
Isla Santa Cruz boasts beautiful beaches, impressive highlands and the best diving spots. Oh – and wild giant tortoises! Meet these gentle giants, sample the local food and explore the idyllic bays on a boat trip.
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Galapagos Cruise: The Uninhabited Islands
Itinerary:
Galapagos Islands
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Price:
From £2,485 per person (excluding flights)
Activities:
Full activity program
A Galapagos Island cruise is a bucket-list trip, but can be quite expensive. In true Rickshaw style we can offer a more affordable, short (5-day) cruise through this unique region, on a small-scale boat. This mini Galapagos adventure packs a lot into just a few days on the water. If you want to spend longer in the islands, check out our other bite-sized trips and combine this cruise with a short stay on one of the inhabited islands.
A Galapagos Island cruise is a bucket-list trip, but can be quite expensive. In true Rickshaw style we can offer a more affordable, short (5-day) cruise through this unique region, on a small-scale boat. This mini Galapagos adventure packs a lot into just a few days on the water. If you want to spend longer in the islands, check out our other bite-sized trips and combine this cruise with a short stay on one of the inhabited islands.
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San Cristobal Galapagos: Snorkelling with Sharks & Sea Lions
Itinerary:
Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £659 per person (excluding flights)
Activities:
Snorkelling at Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos, ceviche workshop
Isla San Cristobal is the oldest island in the Galapagos and the first where Charles Darwin set foot ashore. You go to this island for the sea lion colonies and the great snorkelling and diving spots, such as Kicker Rock. During this bite-sized trip, you learn to make ceviche and taste the local speciality beer at a trendy brewery.
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Galapagos Island Hopping: A taste of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Price:
From £819
Activities:
Visit farm with giant tortoises with guide, food tour, ceviche workshop
During this short island hopping bite-sized trip, you will spot unique wildlife on and around the islands while walking and snorkelling. Think frigate birds, blue-footed gannets, sea lions, iguanas and turtles. As a surprising change, you will learn to make ceviche, taste local speciality beers and get to know the cuisine of the Galapagos.
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Best of Galapagos: Santa Cruz, Isla Isabela, and San Cristobal
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights
Price:
From £1,199
Activities:
Snorkelling at Tintoreras, food tour and ceviche workshop
Each Galapagos island has its own identity and appeal, and this bite-sized trip hops between the three inhabited islands Isla Isabela, Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. Expect incredible wildlife interaction, memorable snorkelling experiences and some great food.