Cost guide · 2026
How much does Galápagos cost?
Based on 23 priced offers from 7 operators, verified 25 Oct 2026. The median is $7,625 per person; the distribution below shows where the rest of the market sits.
- Operators compared
- 7
- Priced products
- 23
- Median price (8 days)
- $7,625
- Range
- $2,745–$25,000
- Prices last verified
- 25 Oct 2026
Price distribution
Number of offers in each of ten equal price bands between the lowest and highest price we track.
Cost by option
| Option | Offers | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury cruise | 10 | $4,145 | $11,450 | $25,000 | $1,351 |
| First class cruise | 9 | $2,745 | $7,625 | $15,250 | $916 |
| Land-based island hopping | 4 | $5,199 | $5,758 | $6,699 | $771 |
Cost by duration
| Days | Offers | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | $2,745 | $3,267 | $4,145 |
| 5 | 3 | $4,582 | $4,600 | $6,000 |
| 6 | 1 | $5,199 | $5,199 | $5,199 |
| 7 | 3 | $5,766 | $5,953 | $7,950 |
| 8 | 6 | $5,749 | $11,450 | $25,000 |
| 9 | 2 | $7,937 | $9,969 | $12,000 |
| 10 | 1 | $6,699 | $6,699 | $6,699 |
| 11 | 1 | $10,892 | $10,892 | $10,892 |
| 12 | 1 | $11,983 | $11,983 | $11,983 |
| 15 | 2 | $15,250 | $18,028 | $20,805 |
What each price band includes
Operators bundle differently. The items we track for Galápagos are: cabin, meals, naturalist guide, snorkel gear, wetsuit, kayaks, airport transfers islands, flights, park fee, transit card, alcohol, tips. Each operator page lists which of these its price includes and excludes, as published on its site on the verification date.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers use the live dataset; figures update when prices are re-verified.
How much does a Galápagos cruise cost?
Across the 7 operators and vessels we track, the median price for a 8-day cruise is $7,625 per person, observed on 25 Oct 2026. Add the USD 200 park fee, the USD 20 transit card and flights from mainland Ecuador.