Galapagos Intensiv 5 Tage, Landbasis (3Inseln) Ohne Galapagosflug

Great way to see the Galapagos with limited time. Everything was essentially taken care of for us and it was smooth to get to all of our activities and very nice to not have to plan everything out and we benefited from local knowledge.

This was my first time traveling alone. The people were so accommodating and helpful and I was always able to contact them. I was recovering from a broken ankle so needed help getting on and off the boats and buses and there was always somebody there to help me. I had a wonderful time and highly recommend this trip.

I booked this trip last minute while traveling solo in January 2025. Pros: I didn’t have to worry about anything. Every day was packed with activities, especially snorkeling. The activities weren’t always in the exact order suggested by the itinerary, but I ended up doing everything and more. On the first day, one of the tour operators took me on a hike to a farm with her family, which was a really kind gesture. For me, that’s the main advantage of this tour. The moment you land in Galápagos, you’re off on an adventure. Of course, you could probably do these daily tours more cheaply on your own, but you’d need much more time to organize and negotiate everything. There’s a different guide every day since many of them work on a freelance basis. Maybe I was lucky, but all the guides I encountered during this tour were excellent—really knowledgeable and approachable. The hotels were simple but clean and conveniently located near all the meeting points. The staff at the hotels were always willing to help. Cons: I’m not sure everything would’ve gone so smoothly if I only spoke English. Luckily, Spanish is my first language. One time, my name wasn’t on the list of people taking the ferry to one of the islands. I contacted the tour operator via WhatsApp, and they resolved the issue quickly. Some mornings, breakfast was really basic - just a piece of bread, an apple, and a small juice, which you had to request one night in advance at the hotel. All in all, if you’re a control freak, this is not the tour for you. But if you’re easy-going and the breathtaking views and wildlife of the Galápagos Islands are what matter to you at the end of the day, hit the "book now" button.