Why book with us?

Your advantages when booking with Galapatours

In each of our itineraries there is passion, attention to detail and extensive knowledge of the regions. We stand for authentic journeys that introduce you to the incomparable nature of Galápagos and immerse you in this unforgettable adventure.

High Quality, Good Price

Unlike many other travel agents who sell trips to the Galápagos, we are a team of true Galápagos Experts, who all have extensive knowledge of the islands. We have all been to the islands personally would love to share our wealth of knowledge with you, in order to enhance your experience of this incredible archipelago. To learn more about our team members and philosophy, click here.

100% Carbon Offset

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As independent agents, we don't have any ties to specific operators. With over 60 vessels in Galápagos, every ship has its own philosophy, and we won't shy away from giving you clear recommendations, based on your interest, fitness level, budget or age. A good place for you to start planning your trip and asking us questions is by scheduling a free video consultation with us.

3. Sustainable Tourism

Discovering the world should have a positive impact. As Galapatours, we are certified and awarded for our engagement in sustainable tourism. Your trips will always meet specific requirements to create the best sustainable impact on the ground while giving you the time of your life. Traveling with us means:

Each booking contributes to Ventura’s Conservation Project.
Your trip supports local businesses.
Your trip is sustainably built.
Your trip respects human rights.

To learn more about our philosophy around sustainable tourism, click here

4. Flexible Booking Conditions

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Only when booking your Galápagos Cruise with us, you have the option to chose between two different fare types: CLASSIC or FLEXI. The latter will give you added flexibility to rebook your tour or even get a refund, should you cancel shortly before the tour.

5. Financial Protection

Unlike when booking with other agencies (actually, even with most operators directly!) our bookings are fully protected. As a German operator, we must adhere to the strictest policies and all our customers' bookings are fully protected against insolvency.

6. Best Price Guarantee

Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, and booking through Galapatours means you'll never pay more than if you booked with the operator directly. In fact: Should you find the same trip for a better price anywhere, then please let us know - we will gladly match it. We also have excellent rates for any arrangements you'd like to make around your cruise, including flights, accommodation and land tours. Click here to find all our cruises.

Certified Galapagos Specialists

International Travel Awards

Our parent brand Ventura TRAVEL was voted Germany's best tour operator 2018.

Sustainable Tourism Certification

As a sustainable tour operator, we are certified by TourCert.

Customer satisfaction

Based on more than 850 reviews from our travelers