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Top Things to Do in Galapagos Islands

We compared all 7 experiences in Galapagos Islands so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: sharks, turtles, tuna
Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: sharks, turtles, tuna★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (156)7hA full-day snorkeling and fishing activity in the Galápagos that takes you to Pinzón Island and La Fé Bay, where you'll move from shallow, calm water into deeper zones rich with sharks, sea turtles, rays, sea lions, marine iguanas and other species. The boat carries wetsuits, snorkel equipment and a naturalist guide; lunch and water taxis are included. Seven hours total, with English or Spanish-speaking guide; children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Spend a full day snorkeling and fishing without the logistics—we provide the boat, gear, wetsuits, and naturalist guide who navigates the route and explains the wildlife you encounter.Travelers' pickMost bookedInfants freefromUS$ 249View ›
Snorkeling Isabela Island: penguins, sharks and giant tortoises
Snorkeling Isabela Island: penguins, sharks and giant tortoises★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (139)10hThis full-day snorkeling tour of Isabela Island combines underwater wildlife—sea turtles, rays, sharks and penguins—with land walks to see flamingos, giant tortoises and marine iguanas. A naturalist guide leads the boat tour and the snorkel activity; you travel by public speedboat from the mainland, with a private driver handling transport on Isabela itself. The tour runs 10 hours and includes lunch at an oceanfront restaurant, snorkel gear and wetsuits, entry to the tortoise breeding centre, and a walk along Isabela's only coconut palm beach.Is it for me?The tour runs 10 hours with water entry, multiple walks and an early start, so it suits travelers comfortable with a full day of activity and movement. If you want to see both underwater and land wildlife in one outing—penguins, sharks, tortoises and flamingos—without arranging your own boat or guide, this combination of snorkeling and guided stops does that.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 285View ›
Galapagos: Santa Fe Island Snorkel & Hidden Beach Day Trip
Galapagos: Santa Fe Island Snorkel & Hidden Beach Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (92)7hYou’ll step straight into turquoise Galapagos waters to snorkel beside playful sea lions at Santa Fe Island, spot turtles and rays gliding below, then relax with lunch on deck before wandering Hidden Beach’s untouched sands—all with a local guide who knows every twist of coastline. It’s equal parts wild energy and quiet moments.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 229View ›
Galapagos: Giant Tortoise Watching & Lava Tunnel Walk
Galapagos: Giant Tortoise Watching & Lava Tunnel Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (81)3hYou’ll walk among wild giant tortoises in their natural habitat on this Galapagos tour, explore ancient lava tunnels by torchlight with a local guide, and taste fresh fruit right from the trees. Birdwatching for Darwin’s finches and owls adds another layer of wonder. It’s peaceful and surprising—one of those days you’ll remember because it feels different from anywhere else.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 40View ›
Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: sea lions, sharks, turtles
Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: sea lions, sharks, turtles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (25)7hA full-day snorkeling trip from Santa Cruz to Santa Fe Island in the Galápagos, where you snorkel at two separate sites and see sea lions, sharks and turtles in the water. The boat ride takes about an hour each way; lunch happens in Santa Fe Bay while you watch sea lions on the rocks, and the final stop at Playa Escondida lets you either wade onto the white sand beach or keep snorkeling, depending on what you want that afternoon.Is it for me?Spend a full day exploring two snorkeling sites with everything coordinated for you—then choose at Playa Escondida whether to beach or stay in the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 179View ›
Cabo Rosa & Tuneles snorkel tour Isabela: sea lions and blue sharks
Cabo Rosa & Tuneles snorkel tour Isabela: sea lions and blue sharks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (10)8hYou board a boat in Puerto Villamil with snorkeling gear and a guide who knows where the endemic species congregate. You spend the morning at Tuneles and Cabo Rosa, the two best reef sites on Isabela Island, with blue sharks, sea lions, and seahorses as your company. Lunch and towels come on board. Hotel pickup handles the logistics, so you only need to be ready when the boat arrives.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying on Isabela Island who want to see endemic marine life without arranging their own boat and guide—the small group size and specialized guide are what make the reef sites feel manageable and the animals feel real, not like a passing show.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 250View ›
Santa Cruz Bay Tour & Snorkeling: Sharks, Sea Lions & Galapagos
Santa Cruz Bay Tour & Snorkeling: Sharks, Sea Lions & Galapagos★★★★★★★★★★ 3.53 (30)3hYou visit four snorkeling sites around Santa Cruz in one day: a sea lion colony, a shark channel, a narrow canal between rock walls, and a freshwater inlet. The boat carries no more than ten people, your guide speaks English and Spanish, and snacks keep you going through the afternoon. Bring a wetsuit or rent one — the water is cool even near the equator.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel four different Galapagos sites in one day without arranging your own boat, guide or timing — the small group size and fixed schedule are what make it possible to hit all four stops and still have time underwater at each one.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
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