
Tour · 13 nights
Ecuador - Andes to Amazon
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
7 departures · Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
from£1,975per person

Tour · 6 nights · with Explore Worldwide
A six-night small-group tour with Explore Worldwide, tracing the unique wildlife habitats of the Galapagos from Santa Cruz to Espanola and San Cristobal islands.
Highlights
Waved albatross colonies at Espanola Island
Giant tortoises at Santa Cruz’s Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Snorkelling among Galapagos penguins at Devil’s Crown
Barking bachelor sea lions on San Cristobal’s green-sand beach
Historic Post Office Bay and Baroness Lookout on Floreana Island

Tour · 13 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
7 departures · Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
from£1,975per person

Tour · 14 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
20 departures · Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
from£3,354per person

Tour · 6 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
33 departures · Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
from£3,425per person
This six-night escorted tour from Explore Worldwide visits several of the Galapagos Islands’ distinct environments, travelling at a pace that leaves time to look closely. After a night near Quito, the journey begins on Santa Cruz Island where giant tortoises in breeding centres and the town of Puerto Ayora provide a gentle introduction.
From there, the route follows the southern and eastern islands. Highlights include the waved albatross colonies and blowhole at Punta Suarez on Espanola, sea lions and tropical fish at Devil’s Crown, and the green-sand beach and bachelor sea lions at Pitt Point, San Cristobal. Snorkelling opportunities alongside Galapagos penguins and bright reef fish add variety.
The island chain’s volcanic geology and the behaviour of its birds and reptiles shape much of the experience. A careful naturalist guide explains the mix of desolate, sometimes windswept landscapes and the intense activity of the resident wildlife. The trip concludes back near Quito, with a chance to rest after travel across the equator and altitude.
Itinerary
Quito
Santa Cruz Island
Espanola Island
San Cristobal Island
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
The operator
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

Tour · 14 nights
Peru & Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
15 departures · Oct 2026 – Nov 2027
from£3,995per person
Floreana Island
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.