An incredible journey to the Galapagos...
In the search for true wilderness, islands teeming with life, and crystal clear waters full of marine animals, it's hard to think of a better place to visit than the Galapagos Islands.
On this incredible adventure we'll be spending a week hiking, biking, surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking on what is widely considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos with the best snorkeling.
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A Magical, One-of-a-Kind Adventure
It's Time for an Unforgettable Adventure.
Get the BMTM Experience: A Magical, One-of-a-Kind Adventure
Hey Ladies! It's Time for an Unforgettable Adventure together!
The Galapagos Islands need no introduction. This volcanic archipelago is on the short list of must-see destinations, with unparalleled diving, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing. The lack of predators has made the animals so comfortable that sometimes you literally have to step over a sea lion to continue along your way. The Galapagos are truly magical, and we are here to plan it all out for you!
Get your own group together and let us plan an amazing trip for you. We've already taken a group on this itinerary and have experienced firsthand the magic of the Galapagos, staying in the same hotels and with the same guide that we'll set you up with on this trip.
Get a group of 3+ together and let us do the planning for you! See the itinerary below:
GALAPAGOS TOUR 2021/2022
Hiking, Biking, Snorkeling, and Surfing in Paradise
GALAPAGOS WOMEN'S TOUR 2019
Hiking, Biking, Snorkeling, and Surfing in Paradise
This adventure tour has an abundance of adventure activities and the best snorkeling the Galapagos has to offer. If you are not a certified diver, this tour gives you the best opportunity to see the marine wonders of the Galapagos while also enjoying climbing a volcano, biking, surfing, and hiking.
DAY 1, Santa Cruz
Arrive at any time. We’ll meet you at the airport. If you arrive early, you’ll have some time to explore the island before the rest of the group arrives.
Hotel: Cucuve Suites
DAY 2, Las Grietas | Ferry to Isabela
We will get an early start and hike to Las Grietas, where a crystal-clear underground river emerges into a volcanic crevice (with walls going up 40 feet on both sides) to create an epic swimming area. The excellent visibility (you can see 35 feet down to the bottom) and huge fish make for a uniquely cool and instagram-worthy swimming/snorkeling experience. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy the ferry ride to Isabela Island, the largest and one of the most ecologically and geographically diverse islands in the Galapagos.
Hotel: La Casa de Marita, a beautiful, small beachfront hotel where everyone will have ocean-view rooms!
DAY 3, Villamil Lagoon | Tintoreras
In the morning, we will enjoy a guided hike with our licensed Galapagos naturalist guide (who will be with us for the entire trip) to the Villamil Lagoon. The lagoon is famous for its marine iguanas and more than 20 species of wading birds, including some very photogenic flamingos. After lunch, we’ll take a boat ride to Las Tintoreras, a small volcanic island and prime snorkeling spot. Las Tintoreras is heavily regulated to keep the delicate ecology in balance. It is common to see whitetip reef sharks, marine turtles, manta rays, iguanas and sea lions while snorkeling in hidden coves around the island.
Hotel: La Casa de Marita
DAY 4, Sierra Negra | Lava Tunnels | Concha Perla
Today we will hike up the massive Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the second largest active volcanic caldera in the world. The views from the top are spectacular, and after we head down, we will get to explore some of the lava tunnels that formed beneath the volcano during past eruptions. After we return from Sierra Negra, we’ll escape the heat and take a dip in Concha Perla. Only a five minute walk from our hotel, Concha Perla is a favorite swimming/snorkeling spot with the local Galapagueños and sea lions, so we will have the opportunity to get to know them better.
Hotel: La Casa de Marita
DAY 5, Los Tuneles | Free & Easy
In the morning we get a chance to visit Pete’s favorite snorkeling spot in the Galapagos. The snorkeling in the Galapagos is truly special, and Los Tuneles is no exception. Los Tuneles is an area where unique lava formations protect marine life from the crashing waves. The result is a perfect location to have close encounters with huge sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, sea lions, parrot fish, rays, and seahorses. Before we snorkel, we’ll explore a bit on foot and see blue-footed booby nesting areas (and hopefully mating rituals!). The small number of permits here (and at Las Tintoreras) usually sell out months in advance. In the afternoon, we’ll have some free time to shop for souvenirs, swim, snorkel, hike, or relax on the beach.
Hotel: La Casa de Marita
DAY 6, Bike Trip OR Snorkeling / Diving
We will mix things up a bit today, and take a full-day bike trip along the coast. Although we won’t cover too much mileage while biking, there are several interesting stops along the way. We’ll visit secluded beaches, coves, mangrove forests, and the El Muro de las Lágrimas monument. At sunset, we’ll enjoy watching large groups of blue-footed boobies dive into the water to catch fish.
Note: With advance notice, it is possible to replace the bike trip with more snorkeling or diving, for those that are interested.
Hotel: La Casa de Marita
DAY 7, Surf Lessons | Ferry to Santa Cruz
After watching the locals “shred the gnar” (aka surfing skillfully), we’ll try our hand at surfing small waves in the morning. We’ll have lessons with experienced surfers, and many people will actually get up and surf their first wave! No prior experience necessary. In the afternoon, we’ll catch the ferry back to Santa Cruz, where we will enjoy our final dinner together as a group.
Hotel: Cucuve Suites or similar
DAY 8, Head Home!
Relax on the beach, go for a swim, shop for souvenirs, or edit photos. Fly out at any time.
Priced from $2900.
What to Expect from Our Trips:
Here’s what you get:
• All permits, park fees (except listed below), and licensed Galapagos naturalist guide for the entire trip.
• All breakfasts, some lunches, two dinners (budget $5 – $15 USD per meal).
• Accommodation in comfort – double occupancy everywhere. Triple occupancy is possible on Oct 26 and Nov 1.
• Ground transport, including to and from the airport.
• All listed activities and associated entry fees.
What’s not included:
• Some lunches, all dinners except for two, and any additional snacks and alcohol.
• Travel insurance (required).
• Tips and gratuities, at your discretion.
• Travel to and from Galapagos.
• Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100) and Transit Control Card ($20). These fees must be paid in cash at the airport, before you meet us. These fees are subject to change.
• Visa fees, if applicable.
Meet Your Guides:
Two wanderlust addicts and adrenaline junkies about to take you on an epic adventure!
What Previous Attendees are Saying:
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"These tours have been everything I was hoping for and so much more! We’ve traveled to amazing places, and each day is always packed with fun, active adventures. I love that the emphasis is on doing awesome things, rather than ticking off a checklist of sights that I’ll forget before I’ve finished editing the photos (because I’m not on top of that shit at all). I have so much confidence now in these tours that I barely need to read the itinerary – I know when we go someplace new that each day will be fun and different, and I just have to be open to it! Pete is an amazing guide, a rare combination of totally competent and organized and completely laid back and funny. Together, Kristin and Pete set a fun and friendly atmosphere." - Jenn
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“I was so happy to be a part of the first BMTM group trip. It exceeded my expectations in so many ways….going on group trips, you never quite know how they’ll turn out. But this trip to Peru was amazing!! Kristin planned the perfect itinerary… it was packed full of amazing sights, photography tips, and adventure. But without the annoying group time constraints that large company tours usually have. Kristin and Pete were fun and down to earth and made the trip so memorable along with all of the other individual travelers I met. Couldn’t have asked for a better group. Overall it was an amazing trip that I’ll never forget and I can not wait to join another BMTM adventure!! Thanks so much!!” – Kassandra
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“I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I signed up for my first BMTM adventure trip, but from the moment Kristin and Pete greeted me at the airport, I was taken care of! After traveling solo for a year it was so nice to just show up and simply enjoy the adventure knowing that every detail had already been planned for me. We hit the ground running and spent every second exploring Peru. This experience was the perfect “happy medium” between solo traveling and tour-group traveling. I never felt like a “tourist” being hurdled in a large group, but I did have a guaranteed small group of friends to explore with each day! It was so nice to get to know other solo travelers, and by the end of our two weeks together it’s only fitting to call them family!” – Shelby