Ancestor Volcanoes of Guatemala & Galapagos Islands
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
Highlights
- Explore remarkable volcanoes of Guatemala and the volcanic origins of the Galapagos Islands with specialist guides
- Stroll the charming cobblestone streets of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Spanish Baroque influenced architecture and spectacular ruins of colonial churches
- Hike up Volcan Sierra Negra, the second largest active caldera on the planet; and savor an unusual treat – melting marshmallows with volcanic steam from Pacaya Volcano
- Discover the phenomenal wildlife in Ecuador’s famed Galapagos Islands during a four-night land-based journey
- Savor amazing aerial views of three volcanoes as your helicopter flies to Lake Atitlan, once called ¨the most beautiful lake in the world¨ by the famous writer Aldous Huxley
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Itinerary
Accommodation: Casa Santo Domingo
Welcome to Guatemala to begin your discovery of some of Central America’s active volcanoes. A Big Five representative will greet you when you arrive in Guatemala City, and transfer you by road to your hotel in Antigua. This ca...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Casa Santo Domingo
After breakfast, your volcanologist guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Pacaya Volcano, where you will set out on a hike, about two and a half hours. At ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Casa Santo Domingo
After breakfast, you are transferred by a 4x4 expedition through forest, communities to a point where you begin your two-to-three-hour trek up the volcano. Acatenango Volcano sits at a...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Casa Santo Domingo
This morning, travel by helicopter to Lake Atitlan. Its natural beauty, gorgeous views of the volcanoes and indigenous villages caused the famous writer Aldous Huxley to call it, ¨the ...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Hilton Colón
You are met by a representative in the lobby of your hotel for your transfer to Guatemala City Airport for your departure flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador. You are welcomed and privately transferred from airport to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Galapagos Safari Camp
This morning, you fly to the famous Galapagos Islands. Your guide meets you at Baltra´s airport and drives you through the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit the “El Chato” reserve. ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Galapagos Safari Camp
*Depending on the day of the week the excursion to the islands may vary, however, we recommend a visit to Bartholome.
Bartholome Island and Sullivan Bay (Monday, Wednesday, T...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Iguana Crossing
This morning, transfer to Baltra’s airport to take the interisland flight to Isabela Island. You arrive at your hotel with some time to relax before lunch. This afternoon, visit “L...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Iguana Crossing
Today, you head into Isabela’s volcanic highlands on one of the most impressive hikes in the Galapagos. After driving to the end of the road, you begin your hike into a surreal world...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Hilton Colón
Transfer to the island airport for your inter-island flight to Baltra, and connect with your flight back to the mainland. You are met and privately transferred to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to airport in Guayaquil to connect with your onward flight.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Big Five Tours & Expeditions.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- Internal air: Guatemala/Guayaquil/Galapagos/Guayaquil
- Galapagos National Park fee: USD $100; Ingala Park: USD $10
Accommodation
10 Breakfast, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations