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Tours/Santa Cruz/8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping

8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping

4.6(7)Santa Cruz8 days
VIATOR3.5(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping

At a glance

Duration
8 days
Price from
$1,829 / person
Location
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 16
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Kajol Lavan Travel
Meeting point
The guide will wait with a sign with Lead traveler's name.

Description

The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economic way to explore the Galapagos Islands, a land based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

Tour Options

Accommodation Upgrade
  • Accommodation Upgrade: This option will upgrade the hotels to these hotels: Hotel Acacias, hotel Albemarle, Hotel Opuntia or similars.
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping

What's included

Included
Bilingual(English/Spanish) Guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Accommodation
Not included
Dinners
Flights to/from Galapagos
Anything else not mentioned as included
Galapagos Entrance Fee
Ingala Tax Fees, Reserva El Chato
Isabela Island

Traveller Ratings

4.6
7 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that during this program you're likely to be with different people everyday as it is actually a serie of day tours, each one is a separate operation.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does 8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping take?

8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping lasts about 8 days.

How much does 8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping cost?

Prices start at $1,829 per person for this Santa Cruz experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel 8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is The guide will wait with a sign with Lead traveler's name. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is 8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Reviews(7)

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davec653
November 11, 2025
Great way to do Galápagos

This turned out to be such a fantastic trip. All the people we dealt with were so wonderful. I like the setup of where you are on your own but with guidance and then the daily tours. It really made for a great trip. There was a lot of snorkeling opportunities, so if you do not like snorkeling you may want to modify your trip. I would reach out to vendor and I am sure they would work with you. If you love snorkeling, you will love trip. Be prepared to see lots of turtles, seals, fish and reef sharks. Very cool and we like the accommodations. Very basic but nice and in walking distance to restaurants, shops, port etc

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're truly grateful you chose to explore the Galápagos with us, and it warms our hearts to hear how much you enjoyed the balance of independence and guided adventure. Your kind words about our team mean the world—they love what they do, and it's always special to know their care made a difference. We're thrilled the snorkeling experiences brought you face-to-face with turtles, seals, reef sharks, and vibrant marine life—what a magical part of the islands! And thank you for highlighting the accommodations and location; we aim to keep things simple, comfortable, and close to everything that matters. Your thoughtful note about trip customization is spot-on, and we’re always happy to tailor experiences to fit each traveler’s style. We hope your memories of the Galápagos stay vivid and joyful, and we’d be honored to welcome you back anytime. Warm regards, The Kajol Lavan Travel

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Dadefnet
February 11, 2025
Do it yourself.

Disappointed. We thought we would be with the same group for entire trip. Not so. We were merely added to a local tour group each day. Never saw the same people twice. Never given any details about the days activities. Only told what time to be picked up each day. In hindsight it’s best to book your own trip. It’s easy. Pick better hotels. Save lots of money. Towns are small and easy to walk to pickup points. Most hotels sell the tours so it’s easy to set up. Taxis are only $2. The turtle centers are free to visit. We pretty much felt we were on our own anyway. Everybody we were grouped with booked on their own. We were the only ones who didn’t. In summary, we enjoyed the whole experience but was disappointed in this package.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. As for your claims: -We never said that you are going to be with the same people during all the program, we offered different daily tours and we delivered. - You received information about the different sites you visit, before hand, before booking it, and also after landing in Galapagos, from your contact person, so that part is simply not true. We appreciate your feedback, and I’d love to understand more about your experience. If there was anything amiss, please reach out to us so we can discuss how to make it right for you. Best regards Itai

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ariel022
November 19, 2024
Enjoy Ecuador main land and Galapagos

The trip was organized perfectly. Everything went smoothly. We were picked up at time, had well accomodations with breakfast. Any question was responded immediately, any issue was solved fast, in a minutes from asking. Great communication with Isabel that organized the all trip include ecaudor main land. We were all satisfied and definitely will recommend kachol lavan to our friends and family.

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

Dear Ariel, Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review! We are over the moon to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Your kind words truly mean the world to us and motivate us to keep providing the best service possible. We are incredibly grateful for your trust and support, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. With warm regards, Isabel & Itai

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Alayne_P
June 30, 2024
Seamless Travel

Great schedule and they got us around the islands seamlessly. Enjoyed the tours as well as our free time. Would recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! 🌟 We’re overjoyed to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable and inspires us to continue striving for excellence. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!

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Safari64787648652
April 30, 2024
We highly recommend this travel agency!

We booked several tours with this company, everything was well organized, and enjoyable, in the Galapagos we managed to see many animals, stay in decent hotels, eat well and all that on low budget, Itai and his team were always available to answer our questions, we had a great time and we highly recommend this travel agency.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

We are so grateful for your glowing 5-star review! 🌟 It’s wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Your kind words are a great source of motivation for our team. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes,

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danielbT2709MU
February 8, 2024
An Amazing Land Based Program for the Galapagos!

We planned a land trip with Kajol Lavan Travel. Isabel was very attentive and answered all our questions. We chose our own itinerary. Breakfasts were good and included in the price. The daily boat rides were lovely, and best of all were the guides. We hiked, we snorkeled. Ferry rides were a little rough but we preferred not to pay for expensive flights. We liked planning our own dinners and exploring the night life. Land tours offers so much more than a cruise we believe, we highly recommend!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for the 5 stars review, we really appreciate it, it was a pleasure to have you, safe and happy travels!

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209shailyd
December 21, 2023
Amazing Galapagos Experience!

Fully packed immersed 8 days in Galapagos Islands, land based, and on a budget. if that what you are looking for, then look no further, Kajol Lavan Travel have arranged an amazing experience for us. The evenings are free for you to choose your own activity and place to eat dinner. special Thanks to Itai, Isabel and Jonathan, who made this dream come true for us, we highly recommend Kajol Lavan Travel for Galapagos and for main land Ecuador.

Operator response

Thank you very much Shaily for your 5 stars review, we really appreciate it, it was a pleasure to have you, safe and happy travels!

$1,829/ person
4.6(7)
Duration8 days
LanguagesEN, ES
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