Women Only Galápagos Tour: 8 Days Across Three Islands

• DAY 1: Quito to San Cristóbal and a ceviche cooking class

  

  This women only Galápagos tour begins with your flight from Quito to San Cristóbal, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours with a possible short stop in Guayaquil. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle into Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

  Later, join a hands-on ceviche cooking class at a restaurant beside the San Cristóbal pier. Learn how to prepare fresh fish ceviche using local ingredients while enjoying views across the harbor.

  • Activity:Arrival. Cooking.
  • Transport:Airplane. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.

• DAY 2: Kicker Rock snorkelling

  

  Start early with a transfer to the passenger pier and board a speedboat for Kicker Rock, or León Dormido. The volcanic formation rises about 140 meters above the water, with a channel between its two rocks providing habitat for sharks, rays, and other marine life.

  Spend the day snorkeling around the formation before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in the afternoon. After the excursion, transfer back to your hotel.

  • Activity:Exploring. Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Boat. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.

• DAY 3: La Lobería and speedboat to Santa Cruz

  

  After breakfast, head to La Lobería, about 2 km from town. Spend two to three hours exploring the beach, swimming and snorkeling among sea lions, or following the trail across the lava rocks toward Las Negritas, where you may spot blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds.

  Return to town for lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to the San Cristóbal pier. Board the afternoon speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz, a journey of about two hours.

  • Activity:Swimming. Snorkeling. Transfer.
  • Transport:Speedboat. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Hotel Ikala or similar.

• DAY 4: Bartolomé Island: volcano summit and snorkelling

  

  Leave Puerto Ayora early and travel by speedboat to Bartolomé Island. Follow the trail to the summit of the extinct volcano, climbing approximately 300 steps for views across the island and surrounding waters.

  After the hike, snorkel from the shore, with the chance to see Galápagos penguins and other marine life. Lunch is served on board before returning to Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon.

  • Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Boat. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Box Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Ikala Hotel or similar.

• DAY 5: Beach yoga, tree planting and transfer to Isabela

  

  Begin the morning with a yoga session at Tortuga Bay, combining gentle movement, breath work, meditation, and relaxation beside the ocean. Return for breakfast before heading into the Santa Cruz highlands.

  Visit a local ranch to see giant tortoises and look for Galápagos finches and other land birds. You’ll also plant a tree as part of a local reforestation project before returning to Puerto Ayora for lunch and taking the afternoon speedboat to Isabela. On arrival, pay the $10 tourist tax and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Villamil.

  • Activity:Yoga. Wildlife Watching. Tree Planting.
  • Transport:Speedboat. Bus or Car.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.

• DAY 6: Los Túneles snorkelling

  

  After breakfast, take a speedboat to Los Túneles, where volcanic formations create shallow, calm waters with excellent visibility for snorkeling. Explore the area with your guide and look for the marine life beneath the surface.

  The entrance to Los Túneles can have shallow water and strong waves, so follow your guide’s instructions when entering. Enjoy a snack on board before returning to Puerto Villamil.

  • Activity:Snorkeling.
  • Transport:Speedboat.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Snack. Lunch.
  • Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.

• DAY 7: Kayaking and biking on Isabela

  

  Start with a guided kayak excursion in Puerto Villamil Bay, exploring the shoreline and looking for tropical fish, sharks, sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, and other coastal birds.

  After kayaking, pick up your bikes in town and cycle toward the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears. Giant tortoises can sometimes be seen along the route. In the evening, enjoy a local seafood dinner beside the water.

  • Activity:Kayaking. Biking. Wildlife Watching.
  • Transport:Bike.
  • Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.

• DAY 8: Flight to Quito and departure

  

  Transfer from your hotel to the Isabela dock for the morning speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz. The boat journey takes several hours, after which you’ll continue by vehicle toward Baltra Airport.

  The transfer to Baltra takes about 45 minutes to the Itabaca Channel, followed by the ferry across the channel and a bus ride to the airport. Your women only Galápagos tour ends with your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

  • Activity:Departure.
  • Transport:Speedboat. Car or Bus.
  • Meal:Breakfast.

Women Only Galápagos Tour: FAQs

• Are women only tours in the Galápagos safe for solo travelers?

  Yes. Groups are small, accommodation is pre-booked on all three islands, and a guide is present on every excursion. Most participants on each departure travel alone.

• Are there single accommodations on this women only tour?

  Single rooms are available without a supplement on most departures. Twin sharing with another participant is arranged on request at booking.

• What's the age range of participants on this women only Galápagos tour?

  Typically 30 to 65. The itinerary is ideal for those with a normal level of fitness, and every water activity has a non-swimming alternative.

• What does tree planting involve?

  You plant a tree at the Santa Cruz highlands reserve. It’s part of a local reforestation project we promote through Huella Positiva. One tree per traveller, planted on the same morning as the giant tortoise visit.

• Do women guides lead the whole tour?

  Wherever the island route allows. The Galápagos National Park assigns certified naturalist guides by availability, so we confirm the lead guide closer to departure.