The 5-day Program is a short but all-encompassing itinerary among our Galapagos Islands Travel tours. It features a comprehensive travel plan with the perfect length for two – three or for a family vacation.
You will travel to three of the Galapagos Islands: SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA plus one Navigable Island site (either Bartolomé, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas).
Activities include swiming with sea-lions, snorkeling with sharks and sea-turtles in Isabela, getting close to giant tortoises in their natural habitat in Santa Cruz.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Sun, Oct 11
Adult (ages 7–75)
$1,175
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,445.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days)
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Bilingual naturalist guides
Excursions and visits during the program.
Round-trip shared transfer
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (according to the itinerary)
All land and sea transportation within the Galapagos during the program.
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
4 nights accommodation in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) Double or Triple Room Budget Hotel
Not included
Entrance Galapagos National Park (Adult 200.00 USD Child 100.00 USD))
Transit Card ($20 USD per person)
Entrance to Isabela ($10 USD per person)
Public Transportation from Baltra Airport - Itabaca - Baltra Airport ($5. USD per person, per way)
Any services or meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Flights to/from Galapagos
Dinner
Water taxi from dock to speedboat (depending on the tide) – $ 1.00 US per
Gratuities
Isabela Island
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will be waiting at the baggage claim area holding a sign with your name on it, according to your Galapagos flight. (Baltra Airport)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
21 reviews
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How it compares in Santa Cruz
No. 24 by number of reviews among 110 tours in Santa Cruz
Excurgo comparison of 110 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase 23kg and 1 carry-on bag 8kg.
Minimum 2 pax
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
NOTE:You will share the activities with other participants, families, couples, solo travelers and sometimes just you with our tour guide.
The tour is in shared services.
Accommodation in a double or triple room
You have to pay 200.00 USD per person in cash the Galapagos entrance fee.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
3+ days before100% refund
0–3 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) take?
Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) lasts about 5 days.
How much does Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) cost?
Prices start at $1,175 per person for this Santa Cruz experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,445. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 3 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Our guide will be waiting at the baggage claim area holding a sign with your name on it, according to your Galapagos flight. (Baltra Airport)
What languages is Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) 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 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days) worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Camiadventures.
Reviews(21)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Reiling_C
August 22, 2026 · via Viator
Contacted the tour company several times but no answer
I contacted the tour company several times regarding the pickup location, they never replied my message. I eventually cancelled this tour and hired a private guide which is the best choice. In addition, sunrise on the third day would not work for us because it’s a rainy day. I would not recommend this tour. But if you really want to join this tour, check the weather first because sunrise is not promising unless it’s a sunny day!
Operator response
Dear Reiling.
Thank you for sharing your comments. However, we would like to clarify an important point for future travelers.
The reviewer states that they cancelled the tour and hired a private guide instead.
We provided and arranged all the services included in your program, including accommodation, meals, excursions, and transportation. The itinerary included Tortuga Bay-Bay Tour, Santa Fe Island, and Isabela Island, and the corresponding transportation and services were arranged as scheduled.
Most importantly, on August 11, our staff met you at Baltra Airport as scheduled and was ready to assist you with the transportation and services included in your program.
The pickup location and meeting instructions were also clearly provided in your Viator booking information. We checked our WhatsApp, email, and booking-platform(Viator) records and found no message from you requesting assistance regarding the pickup location or reporting any problem with our service. Therefore, the statement that you contacted the tour company several times and that we never replied is not supported by our records.
We also did not receive a cancellation request from you through Viator or directly through us.
Furthermore, your statement that you “cancelled this tour and hired a private guide” is not consistent with the information available to us. We have no record that you hired a private guide through any other companies, nor did we receive any communication from you informing us that you had arranged an alternative private tour.
Regarding the statement that you “cancelled this tour and hired a private guide,” we would like to clarify an important point about tourism operations in the Galápagos.
Tortuga Bay –Bay Tour -Santa Fe Island- Isabela Island and other protected sites in the Galápagos National Park cannot simply be visited by hiring an independent private guide. Excursions to these protected areas must be operated through authorized tourism providers, get and pay the tickets previously and follow the regulations and permits established by the Galápagos National Park and the local authorities. The corresponding transportation, vessels, guides, and permits must be properly coordinated through an authorized local tour operator.
You took the entire tour from August 11 to 15. Once again, you never hired a private guide.
We are sorry that we were unable to upgrade your hotel as you requested; however, the price you paid was for a budget hotel, and you did not pay for any hotel upgrade.
We have supporting documentation for the services provided, including our transportation records, hotel registration records, and documentation of the services and excursions arranged for your program. These records confirm that the services were properly organized and made available to you.
Please remember our local guide, Jhover A. You took a photograph with him during your excursion to Tortuga Bay. Jhover was not a private guide hired separately by you. He is a member of the our team
Regarding your comments about the weather and sunrise, weather conditions in the Galápagos can naturally change and are beyond the control of any tour operator. However, this does not change the fact that the services included in your itinerary had been arranged and were available as scheduled.
We fully respect that travelers may make their own decisions regarding their travel plans.
However, we believe it is important for future travelers to have accurate information. The statements that we did not respond to you, that you cancelled the tour with us, and that you hired a private guide do not correspond with our records or the documented services provided.
We remain committed to providing professional service and honoring the services confirmed for every passenger.
Kind regards,
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M5362GDandyr
August 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Overall a great experience
The Galapagos Dreams hostel was very good and the staff very helpful and friendly. Most of the pickups went well although there were a couple of communication problems and things running late. Most of the guides were excellent although the trip to Tortuga Bay didn’t include much guiding.. it’s difficult to tell if the tour was value for money with nothing to compare it to. However it was organised well enough for you to see most of the amazing sites of the islands so it achieved what we hoped for
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vesss2013
June 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Galapagos and Ecuador - An Amazing, Safe and Relaxing Experience
Galapagos is an amazing experience for the unique nature, amazing beaches, the natural history and the animals. We spent a week visiting the 3 main islands and Edwin and his team took perfect care for us. Everything was meticulously planned; any extra need or wish from the group was addressed and we always felt perfectly safe and peaceful.
Edwin works with certified local guides that are compulsory for your visit - all young people that speak perfect English and can tell you each and every detail about the animals and the sites you visit. Also visiting the islands themselves means that you get to know Ecuadorians, their lifestyle and culture better and they are some of the most welcoming, smart and funny people you can meet. The tour offers exceptional value for money and can be paired with a tour of Quito, the Ecuator line or the Mindo rainforest which Edwin organized as an extra for our group.
All the photos attached were taken on the actual tour.
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Erik_W
May 26, 2026 · via Viator
Kind Staff
The Galapagos Dream organization provides a suite of services from airport pickup, transit to and back from tours and prearranged various individual and group tours by other guides and operators. Their base is the Galapagos Dreams hotel and guest suites which hs a small dining room and bar. They have sufficient English to meet our needs, but on occasions we had difficulty getting details to help us prepare. The staff were remarkably attentive, rooms cleaned daily, the food was simple and adequate. The hotel is located one block off and toward the East end of the main commercial street. The walking distances were short measured in a few blocks to all the major restaurants, shopping and tour disembarcation piers. Of particular note, my wife had a set of injuries while transiting from a water taxi to a ferry where she fell between the boats. This resulted in loosing a 2x3” section of skin on her shin and broke ribs. After returning from the tour the Galapagos Dreams staff explained medical options and arranged for her to see a private doctor outside the hospital late in the evening for stitches and treatment. This cemented out positive feelings.
In general, we felt the king size bed was adequate if a bit hard. We had water that was not really hot, but not cold. I missed a hot shower. The AC was strong at night.
Port Ayora is a small, nice town with both upscale and medium scale hotels and restaurants. There is little in the way of easily accessible beaches. The wildlife is good and local tours were fun. Isabela Island had much better wildlife but fewer amenities.
Each of our tours was handled well. If I had it to do over, I would have gone to a local company and rented snorkeling equiptment fitted to me rather than depending on the equiptment in the boat. I had one snorkeling event where I had a fin that would not stay tight and had significant difficulty returning to the boat.
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katycB407VY
December 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
We had the best experience with Cami, they arranged everything well and communicated before and during the trip to ensure everything was running smoothly. They were very professional and the whole tour was flawless, we had the best time in the Galápagos, we would highly recommend booking this trip. We visited 3 islands, the hotel was great and each day was magical during our time there. It was very safe and we were well looked after.
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Martina R
November 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Individual trip with excursions every day
An individual trip was arranged for me. So I had a trip every day and saw many different highlights.
I wasn't aware in advance that I wasn't traveling in a tour group that you still go out with in the evening. I also met new people every day, or it was a group just made up of me and the guide.
Overall, I really liked it.
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Tamara_S
November 7, 2025 · via Viator
disappointed
it was not worth $1000.00 each... it was ok not great.
hot tub in accommodations was not hot when asked to heat hot tub she said she would not.
meals ok.. not a lot of food or taste.
the hotel was confused of our plans, no explanation of tours.
we were left alone a lot to do our own on the "tour"
grumpy tour guide :( when we did have a driver
no one met us as told, after the first tour.
Operator response
Dear Ms. Tamara,
We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
Your original booking was scheduled from November 2 to November 6. However, the flight information uploaded to the Viator system indicated a departure flight on November 4, which required us to reorganize the itinerary and operational arrangements.
Later, you informed us by Whatsapp that your actual departure flight was on November 5 at 12:00 PM (LA1411). Once again, we adjusted the services and reorganized the program accordingly to accommodate these changes.
We would also like to mention that your reservation included accommodation in a budget hotel category, with a standard room without a hot tub. Nevertheless, we provided an upgraded room when possible.
Please understand that accurate and timely flight information is essential for us to organize transfers, accommodations, and excursions correctly. Despite the changes and missing information, our team made every effort to rearrange the itinerary and provide all possible services.
If any activities could not be operated as originally planned, this was due to the flight information changes received after the initial arrangements had been confirmed.
Once as you can see, this tour includes accommodation in a budget hotel without a hot tub. However, we upgraded your room and informed you that the hot tub was not yet operational.
We also provided all the information regarding your tour, but unfortunately, the instructions were not followed as you were advised.
On the other hand, so sorry if you did not like the Ecuadorian food, Ecuadorian food is recognized worldwide today, and our staff informed us that you complained that the portions were too much.
Sincerely,
Edwin
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Beatriz_V
October 2, 2025 · via Viator
Experience in Galapagos Islands
In the hotel very good Service, clean and comfortable rooms. The tours in general were great. Only a few of us would have liked more information before we arrived on the islands.
On the tour to Playa Tortuga we should have been offered the round trip or the return by boat. We wasted a lot of time walking and the truth wasn't worth it. The tide was too low for snorkeling and the sea very rough. We had only 20 minutes to be there because we had to return to get to the entrance booth at 5:00 pm. 😞
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Kim_R
April 11, 2025 · via Viator
Fabulous, Fun Snorkeling
We had a fabulous experience. The Galapagos Dreams Hotel staff helped us all along the way. We didn't expect as much snorkeling as we did, and it turned out great. If you have trouble with motion sickness, make sure to take medicine, especially for the trip to Isabela Island.
We saw just about every animal we wanted to see. We added the Charles Darwin Research Station and stayed a few extra days. We recommended the Research Station, it was very informative.
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Operator response
Hola Kim.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, you were fabolous people and we were very happy with you during your trip.
Take care and remember that now you have some friends in Ecuador.
Edwin
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Kim R
April 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Snorkeling
We had a great experience in Galapagos. We saw almost everything we wanted to see. The snorkeling was amazing. The only negative was to boat ride to Isabela and back. If we did it again we would stay overnight in Isabela
Operator response
Hi Kim.
Thank you so much for your feedback, we were very happy to help you with your trip.
Best regards.
Edwin
