Galapagos bite-sized trips
Create your own ideal holiday
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. Choose from our trips below and combine with Ecuador, then we will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you.
Not sure where to start? No problem, take a look at our full itineraries or just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Speak to our travel specialist, Ceri
“At first I was nervous about heading to the Galapagos as I had built it up so high in my estimations and thought it might not deliver. I shouldn’t have worried, the wildlife encounters were like no other I have experienced – on land and underwater.”
