Friends and Family Galapagos Trip
Overview
Friends and Family Galapagos Trip
Galapagos Alternative
Oct 14 - 27, 2025
Friends and Family Galapagos Trip
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Oct 14 - 27, 2025
Galapagos Alternative
$1,036
Deposit: $584
About this trip
Join this family-friendly tour of the Galapagos Islands!
We have put together a fantastic itinerary with the Shinn family with plenty of adventure and just enough downtime to soak it all in. Jill, Keri's sister and co-creator of Galapagos Alternative, will be joining with her own family for this two-week island-hopping journey. This is a great opportunity to visit the Islands with us. Keri and Jon inspired us to create Galapagos Alternative almost 20 years ago. We are very excited to have them back! We hope you will join us for this long-overdue Galapagos trip!
Personalized service
Jill and her family will be your local Galapagos Alternative concierges, ensuring everything goes as planned. And if things don't go as planned, we will make sure you don't have to worry about it. We take care of all the details and hiccups so you can enjoy your time in the Galapagos to the fullest.
No request is too big or too small.
Need a birthday cake or the best table at a busy restaurant? Or maybe a good snorkel spot close to the hotel? Or a local food joint that won't ruin the rest of your trip?
We have you covered, no matter what!
Our guests are always very grateful to have Galapagos Alternative available when unexpected incidents occur such as lost luggage, flight issues, illness, and injury. We can also help adjust your itinerary if last-minute issues arise concerning the hotels, the Galapagos National Park policy changes, mechanical problems, or even tsunami warnings. Our local knowledge is also useful when you have downtime or if just looking for a good restaurant suggestion.
We are confident you will be pleased with Galapagos Alternative and the valuable services we provide. Our travelers find our prices very fair considering all the extra service and attention they receive throughout the booking process and their trip.
Check out all of our 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor if you haven't already. We look forward to reading your glowing review, too!
We thank you for being a responsible traveler and supporting the local, family-owned businesses of these small island communities. These families will continue to love and preserve the Galapagos for generations.
Please let us know how we can revise the itinerary to better suit your expectations and/or budget. Our goal is to help you create your ideal Galapagos experience with real locals there to back you up 110%.
What's included
All transportation
Small Plane Flight
All tours
Quality Guides
Local Concierge Service
We are here for anything you need help with!
Plenty of free time
for places you can explore on your own
What's not included
International Flights
National Flights
From Mainland Ecuador
Meals not specified
$200 Park Fee
National Park Entrance Fee - paid upon arrival in Galapagos
$20 TCT Card
Must be completed and paid in Ecuador before boarding your flight
Travel Insurance
Tips and Gratuities
Snorkel Equipment
(bring your own if you can) mask, snorkel, fins available for rent
Trip overview
Friends and Family Galapagos Trip
Day 1
Tuesday, Oct 14
Transportation from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to hotel
Free Day San Cristobal - Arrive, settle in, explore and relax!
Day 2
Wednesday, Oct 15
Day 3
Thursday, Oct 16
Free Time Suggestion: La Loberia Beach - on your own
Islas Lobos - Guided Paddle Board or Kayak Tour
Day 4
Friday, Oct 17
Day 5
Saturday, Oct 18
Waterfall Hike tour
Free Time Suggestion: La Loberia Beach - on your own
Day 6
Sunday, Oct 19
Kicker Rock/León Dormido - guided group tour (snorkeling) - superior class boat
Add on Option - SCUBA upgrade for Kicker Rock ($150 more per person)
Day 7
Monday, Oct 20
Transportation from hotel to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
Plane San Cristobal - Isabela - Departures at 8:30am (x4) and 11:30am (x6)
Send extra bags by boat
Isabela transportation from airport to hotel (Isabela Entrance Tax included)
Free time in Isabela - Arrive, settle in, explore and relax!
Day 8
Tuesday, Oct 21
Free Half Day Option: Concha de Perla - on your own (snorkeling option)
Day 9
Wednesday, Oct 22
Lava Tunnels/Los Tuneles - guided group tour (snorkeling) - standard class boat
Day 10
Thursday, Oct 23
Free Time Option: Breeding Center, Wetlands, Wall of Tears - on your own
Add on Option - Daily Bike Rental - children's bikes and seats available
Day 11
Friday, Oct 24
Sulphur Mines - volcano hike - private guide
Day 12
Saturday, Oct 25
Free Day Isabela - Explore and relax on your own
Day 12
Sunday, Oct 26
Free Day Isabela - Explore and relax on your own
Day 12
Monday, Oct 27
Free morning Isabela
Isabela transportation from hotel to PIER
3 PM boat Isabela / Santa Cruz - standard class boat
Transportation from dock Santa Cruz to hotel
Free evening on Santa Cruz - Arrive, settle in and relax!
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1. Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Puerto Ayora, EcuadorAbout your organizer
We are an agile team of friends and family (mostly work-from-home moms and world travelers) with meaningful personal connections to the Galapagos Islands. We are here to help you maximize your short time on the islands with our local knowledge and nearly two decades of experience with personalized island-hopping tours.
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