Free Hotel Night Before Tour

Reduced Travel Risk: Galapagos expedition cruises do not wait. If a flight is delayed and you arrive late, the ship departs without you. Arriving the day before eliminates the single biggest risk to your trip.

A Better Start: Starting a multi-day expedition should not begin with airport stress and last-minute transfers. One night ashore creates buffer, predictability, and peace of mind.

Time to Explore: Galapagos cruises depart from Quito or Guayaquil, both being significant cities. Arriving early gives you time to see at least a small part of these beautiful cities instead of flying in and sailing out immediately.

Supporting Local Businsses: Using local hotels supports destination-based businesses and aligns with our preference for slower, more deliberate travel rather than short, high-stress stays.

Included: One complimentary hotel night per passenger, automatically included with your booking

Timing: Always the night immediately before cruise departure

Room allocation: We aim to mirror your onboard cabin setup (for example, doubles, triples, family groupings), subject to hotel availability

Hotel selection: Hotels are pre-selected by Galapatours. There is no hotel choice, substitution, or voucher alternative

Already included itineraries: If your cruise already includes a pre-cruise hotel night, no additional night is added

Availability: If the planned hotel is fully booked, a comparable hotel of similar category and location is provided.