THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Places to Visit in Galapagos Islands
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Tortuga Bay Beach, Las Grietas, Multi-day Tours, Beaches. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult₹30,871
Swim with Dolphinsfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹20,784
Ports of Call Toursfromper adult₹6,262- fromper adult₹13,479
On the Waterfromper adult₹16,088- fromper adult₹2,08,267
Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹2,35,138
Beaches
Geologic Formations
Scenic swimming hole reached by water taxi, featuring a guided walk through salt flats and rocky terrain. Enjoy unique snorkeling in a lava tunnel and a refreshing dip in clear saltwater.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Admission tickets from ₹736
Private reserve with natural habitat for giant tortoises, featuring guided tours, lava tunnel explorations, and unique wildlife encounters.
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Beaches
Islands
Volcanoes
Beaches
Beaches
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Boardwalk through a vibrant marine habitat teeming with tortoises, sharks, and eagle rays. Scenic views complement the opportunity for snorkeling amid sea lions and iguanas.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Fish market alive with local culture, fresh seafood preparation, and vibrant wildlife encounters, including sea lions and tropical birds.
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- Shannon Gold20 contributionsAbsolutely spectacular beach. Clean and vast. So refreshing to be on a beach that hasn’t been spoiled by commercial spaces or resorts. Iguanas on the beach, birds in the air and baby sharks in the water. Most beautiful beach we visited in the Galapagos. However, it is disappointing that you cannot stay to watch the sunset as I could imagine how amazing it would be. In fact, the ranger was somewhat rude and impatient, ushering everyone back to the trailhead before 5:00pm. It is a bit of a long walk to/from the beach.Written 28 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- enjoyingourchildrenRaleigh, NC464 contributionsSo easy to do this tour from town. Walk to the main harbor, water taxi over to the other side. All taxi's know where you are going if you say Las Grietas. $1 per person each way. You might get a guide on the taxi with you when you arrive.
We did. He walked us to "his tour office".
There are several tour offices at the end of the walk. So if one doesn't hop on your taxi don't worry. You are required to have a guide to the park entrance. $10 per person. This guide gives you great history and information as you make the 30 minute walk to the snorkeling site.
When you arrive it's a 3 flight of stairs walk down to the water. This is free time for you to snorkel.Written 10 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PatrycjaEdinburgh, UK2,504 contributionsWe visited the ranch as part of the Santa Cruz island tour. Our driver picked us up from the airport and stoped over here before taking us to the hotel in Puerto Ayora.
It’s a fantastic way to start your holiday in Galapagos, we saw a number of tortoises on the way to the ranch and then had time with our guide to take as many photos as we wanted.
We also had lunch here and it was very tasty, Ecuadorean ceviche and fish for main served alongside wine made at the estate.
It is a must see place when in Santa Cruz.Written 8 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsOn our boat trip we stopped at Kicker rock, it gets its name from the fact from one direction it looks like a huge boot. The boat first motored around the rock pointing out sea and bird life on the rock and the lions head rock. For those that wanted to the guide did a supervised snorkel around the rock, we opted to stay on the boat but still managed to see lots of birds and some sea life. The water was very cold so the snorkelling only lasted 45 minutes.Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsLovely almost white beach area just outside the town, it is a walkable distance but easier to take one of the local pickup truck taxis. We saw sea lions just basking on the beach lying next to sun bathers and even joining them for a swim. There were marine iguanas enjoying the heat of the sun, diving boobys after fish and the frigate birds trying to steal their fish. It was an amazing introduction to the marine and bird life of the Galapagos.Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsA short boat trip from Puerto Villamil dock brings you to Las Tintoras a small island of lava rock. We had a short walk around the largest of the rocky formations on which we came across marine Iguanas, Blue-footed Boobies, Sea Lions and in the ocean, we saw marine turtles and in a small channel some 50 to 75 white tipped sharks. Once back on the boat the guide went to an area for snorkelling. On a nearby rock two penguins were sitting waiting for their photo to be taken, this really was a great boat trip.Written 25 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsWe were driven to the start of the walk to the volcano through mist, low clouds and drizzle. But as we started the roughly 4km walk to the volcano the clouds parted and the sun shone. As walked along the trail we saw many birds, including mockingbirds, numerous Darwen finches and fly catchers. The trek is quite strenuous at times with the trail climbing steeply and then levelling out. But after just over a 1km we got our first site of the crater, the view was of black lava interspersed with small islands of vegetation, and we could see the trail of a recent eruption. At the end of the main trail there is a covered seating area where you can rest and eat the picnic you may have bought with you.Written 25 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsThe first stop on our boat trip to Kicker rock was Puerto Chino beach. There were lots of sealions on the beach who gave us a quick glance and then went back to basking in the sun. Loads of bird’s overhead diving for fish and in the rock pools left by the receding tide, lots of fish, crabs and other small marine life. On the hills around the beach even wild goats, a lovely space to stop.Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sixersgirlParadise, PA61 contributionsLarge beach, requires a $20 taxi ride each way from town. Very peaceful with few people. You can rent kayaks here, but bring drinks and snacks if you’re spending the day.Written 1 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsClose to the jetty where the boat trips leave for to Las Tintoreras is a boarded trail that leads through a mangrove area out to the Concha de Perla. On route you can see sleepy sealions and marine iguanas. From a small concrete area at the end of the boardwalk with steps leading down into the water we were able to see more sealions, sally crabs, loads of fish, turtles, and overhead blue footed boobys and pelicans.Written 27 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsThe centre is a short drive from the town up into the highlands where within a few miles the weather had changed from a warm sunny day to a damp misty day. Our guide had amended our itinerary to ensure we visited on one of the regular feeding days, this ensured that after a short walk through the forest we came upon a large group of giant tortoises enjoying a huge pile of food. Going with a guide is a good idea as they can explain so much about the tortoises and the breeding program being run there. Further on in the forest is the breeding centre where we saw tortoises from a very young age (1 year) through to 4 year olds ready to be released. Definitely a must visit on San Cristobal.Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RDartford, UK1,361 contributionsInteresting place to stand and watch the fisherman unloading their catch. As soon as they arrive the local pelicans, frigate birds and sealions also arrive waiting for their share of the catch. There are also plenty of iguanas and crabs sunbathing on the rocks.Written 27 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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