Galapagos Islands Luxury Tours

Note: This private tour to the Galapagos is an example, as all of our luxury journeys are custom-made

Quito (2 nights)

Your luxury Galapagos tour starts on Ecuador’s mainland in Quito, where your personal host will greet you after your international flight arrival in the evening. They will accompany you by private transfer to Casa Gangotena, a luxurious boutique hotel in the historical center of Quito. On the first full day of your journey, you’ll explore Ecuador’s historical capital. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is nicknamed “the Florence of South America” for the artistic traditions of its colonial period. Visit the city’s picturesque churches and indulge in gourmet meals. Blue Parallel will provide you with exclusive access to the Convent of Santo Domingo in the evening, an opulent church constructed in a Latin American Baroque style, known for its breathtaking interiors and beautiful views of the city from its rooftop.

Isabela Island (2 nights)

Following a commercial flight to the airport in Baltra Island, continue via a short private flight to Isabela Island and arrive at your beachfront property. Then, continue your luxury tour of the Galapagos Islands with an exciting hiking excursion along the  Humedales trail, ending with a stop at a flamingo lagoon and tortoise breeding site, where you will learn about these impressive creatures. The following day, explore the island’s volcanic tunnels, wading through caverns on foot or snorkeling with white-tip reef sharks, manta rays, and parrotfish at Las Tuneles.

Santa Cruz Island (4 nights)

Depart Isabela Island for Santa Cruz Island via private flight. During your time at either Pikaia Lodge or Galapagos Safari Camp, you will embark on daily excursions with your naturalist guide. Discover nearby islands by boat or participate in land-based explorations of the highlights of Santa Cruz Island. Options include hiking, snorkeling with Blue Parallel will customize your private Galapagos tour with a selection of activities tailored to you, including hiking, snorkeling with sea lions, visiting a penguin colony, or relaxing on beautiful secluded beaches. In the evenings, enjoy a waterfront barbeque, indulge in a massage, or simply relax in the outdoor pool.