Galapagos Black Friday Deal: 15% Off Island Hopping Tours

Galapagos Black Friday: 15% Off All Galapagos Island Hopping Tours

Adventure, Family, Couples, Seniors, Diving or private groups — contact us during November, mention SMARTFRIDAY and save 15% on your eligible Island Hopping trip.

If Galapagos has been sitting on your travel wish list, November is a very good month to finally book it.

For a limited time, Smart Galapagos is offering 15% OFF all our Galapagos Island Hopping tours purchased during November with promo code:

SMARTFRIDAY

The promotion applies across all our Island Hopping collection, including Adventure & Multi-Sport tours, Family tours, Couples itineraries, Senior-friendly trips, private groups of up to 16 travelers and Diving Island Hopping tours.

You can choose the travel style and comfort level that fits you best — Essential, Ideal, Superior or Luxury — and our local team will help customize the itinerary around your dates, interests and preferred activities.

The promotion applies to purchases completed during November and is subject to availability for your selected travel dates, valid for travel during all 2027.

What Does 15% Off Actually Look Like? Real Galapagos tour prices for 2027.

We prefer showing the real numbers rather than simply advertising a big percentage.

Here are six examples from our real Galapagos land-based Island Hopping tour collection:

Prices shown are starting prices per person. Final pricing depends on the number of travelers, selected category, travel dates and confirmed availability. Prices shown are 2026 prices frozen for next year for bookings during november.

These are only examples. SMARTFRIDAY applies to our complete Galapagos Island Hopping collection during November. It's also valid for any custom-made itinerary.

Who are Smart Galapagos Island Hopping tours made for?

Adventure travelers, families, couples, seniors, divers and private groups of up to 16 travelers.

One of the biggest advantages of Smart Galapagos Island Hopping is that we do not believe every traveler should follow exactly the same itinerary.

Some people want to spend as much time as possible snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. Others are traveling with children, celebrating an anniversary, looking for a slower pace or coming to Galapagos specifically to dive.

The 15% SMARTFRIDAY promotion can be used across these different Island Hopping travel styles.

Adventure & Multi-Sport

For active travelers, we can combine experiences such as snorkeling, kayaking, Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico hiking, biking, wildlife walks and day-yacht excursions into one multi-island adventure.

Our Galapagos 360 itineraries work particularly well for this because Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristobal each add completely different activities.

Families

Galapagos Family itineraries can be adapted around children's ages, swimming confidence and the pace the family actually wants.

Instead of trying to fit every possible excursion into the trip, we can combine wildlife, snorkeling, beaches and comfortable hotels while leaving enough time to enjoy Galapagos together.

Couples

Couples can combine the adventure side of Galapagos with ocean-view rooms when available, beautiful oceanfront hotels, carefully selected yacht excursions and special dinners overlooking the sea.

Your Travel Assistant can help balance wildlife and adventure with enough relaxed time to make the trip feel like a vacation rather than a checklist.

Seniors

Not every Galapagos trip needs to be physically demanding.

We can design Island Hopping itineraries with a more comfortable pace, appropriate excursions, carefully selected hotels and transportation while still including many of the wildlife experiences that make Galapagos extraordinary.

Private Groups from 8 to 16 Travelers

SMARTFRIDAY can also be used for private Island Hopping groups of 8 to 16 travelers, depending on hotel, yacht and activity availability.

This can work especially well for families traveling together, groups of friends, celebrations and special-interest trips where everyone wants to share the same itinerary.

Groups might also want to enjoy cruising Galapagos, you can read here our full guide

Diving Island Hopping

Divers can also take advantage of SMARTFRIDAY on our Galapagos Diving Island Hopping programs, combining land-based travel with diving and additional wildlife experiences around the islands. Check out here our best seller Galapagos Diving program.

Diving schedules may have specific starting days and certification requirements, so your Galapagos Travel Assistant will help match the program to your experience level and dates.

Which Smart Galapagos Tour Should You Choose?

The best deal is not simply the cheapest itinerary.

It is the tour that gives you the Galapagos experience you actually want.

Some travelers want a shorter introduction. Others want penguins, Lava Tunnels, Kicker Rock, volcano hiking and several islands in one complete trip. Couples may care more about ocean-view hotels and romantic dinners, while families may prefer a comfortable pace and activities that work for different ages.

That is why our Island Hopping collection has several lengths and comfort categories rather than one fixed package.

4 Day Galapagos Alternative – Essential

If your time is limited, this is one of our simplest ways to experience Galapagos without turning a short trip into a race.

The itinerary combines Santa Cruz and Santa Fe, giving you giant tortoises, marine wildlife and snorkeling while keeping the logistics relatively easy.

With SMARTFRIDAY, the current starting price drops from $815 to $692.75 per person.

For travelers already visiting mainland Ecuador and looking for a short Galapagos extension, it can be an excellent starting point.

6 Day Galapagos Wisdom – Ideal

For a shorter trip that still feels like a real Island Hopping adventure, the 6 Day Galapagos Wisdom – Ideal is one of our favorite options.

It combines Santa Cruz, Santa Fe and Isabela, giving you more time for snorkeling, wildlife and the relaxed atmosphere of Puerto Villamil.

The regular starting price of $1,469 becomes $1,248.65 with SMARTFRIDAY.

This is a particularly good option for travelers who want a strong Galapagos experience but cannot dedicate eight or ten days to the islands.

8 Day Galapagos 360 – Ideal

For many first-time visitors, this is the sweet spot.

Our 8 Day Galapagos 360 – Ideal connects Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Isabela and San Cristobal, combining very different wildlife environments without unnecessarily returning through the same islands.

You can experience giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands, snorkeling at Santa Fe, volcanic landscapes and marine wildlife on Isabela, Lava Tunnels & Cabo Rosas, Tintoreras, and then continue by scenic inter-island flight toward San Cristobal for Kicker Rock and other coastal experiences.

The regular starting price of $2,369 drops to $2,013.65 per person with SMARTFRIDAY.

If you are coming to Galapagos for the first time and want wildlife, snorkeling, volcanoes and several islands in one itinerary, this is one of our strongest recommendations.

10 Day Mega Galapagos 360 – Essential: One of Our Best Value Picks

If your priority is spending more time in Galapagos for a very competitive price, pay particular attention to this one.

The 10 Day Mega Galapagos 360 – Essential gives you ten days to explore several islands without paying for a higher accommodation category.

Its normal starting price is $2,553 per person.

With SMARTFRIDAY:

$2,170.05 per person

That is only slightly more than the promotional starting price of our 8 Day 360 Ideal, while giving you two additional days in Galapagos.

For travelers who care more about experiences and trip length than upgraded hotels, this is one of the strongest values in the entire promotion.

7 Day Galapagos 360 – Superior

For travelers who want a shorter trip but do not want to compromise on comfort, the 7 Day Galapagos 360 – Superior is one of the most interesting options in the promotion.

The itinerary combines Premium Hotels with higher-category yacht experiences, plus wildlife and marine adventures across Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristobal.

Highlights can include North Seymour, Cabo Rosa & Los Túneles, Tintoreras, a scenic inter-island flight and San Cristobal 360 with Kicker Rock.

The regular starting price is $3,371 per person.

With SMARTFRIDAY:

$2,865.35 per person

That means a saving of $505.65 per traveler, or more than $1,000 for a couple.

8 Day Galapagos 360 – Luxury

SMARTFRIDAY also applies if your idea of Galapagos includes more comfort.

Our 8 Day Galapagos 360 – Luxury combines Luxury hotels, premium yacht excursions, upgraded transportation and a more elevated Island Hopping experience.

On Isabela, the trip can include a beautiful oceanfront stay, while small inter-island flights help reduce long speedboat transfers and improve the overall flow of the journey.

The current starting price of $6,635 becomes:

$5,639.75 per person

That is a saving of $995.25 per traveler.

For a couple, that means almost $2,000 in savings on the starting tour price.

Essential, Ideal, Superior or Luxury tours?

One of the advantages of Smart Galapagos Island Hopping is that you do not have to change the entire style of trip simply because you want more or less comfort.

Essential focuses on experiencing Galapagos at a very competitive price while keeping comfortable hotels and the core activities.

Ideal adds more complete excursions and some of our favorite wildlife experiences.

Superior moves into Premium accommodation, ocean view rooms and higher-category yacht excursions, with destinations such as North Seymour and Bartolome appearing more frequently.

Luxury combines high-end hotels, premium excursions, private services and small-plane transportation where it improves the itinerary.

SMARTFRIDAY applies across these categories, allowing you to choose the trip that actually fits your travel style.

How Does SMARTFRIDAY Work?

It is simple.

Contact Smart Galapagos during November and tell us that you have the promo code SMARTFRIDAY.

You can send us your travel dates, number of travelers and the type of Galapagos experience you are considering. If you already know which Island Hopping itinerary you want, tell us the tour. If you are still deciding, your Galapagos Travel Assistant can help compare the options.

We will confirm availability, apply the 15% SMARTFRIDAY discount to the eligible Island Hopping booking and help you complete the reservation.

There is no need to choose a tour blindly just because there is a promotion.

You can speak with us first.

1. Contact Smart Galapagos

Tell us your dates, number of travelers and what kind of trip you are looking for.

2. Mention promo code SMARTFRIDAY

Let your Galapagos Travel Assistant know that you want to use the November promotion.

3. We confirm availability and your discounted price

Your Travel Assistant will review the itinerary, available hotels and excursions and send you the corresponding booking option with the promotion applied.

4. Complete your purchase during November

Once your booking is confirmed and purchased during the promotional period, the SMARTFRIDAY discount is secured.

Contact Smart Galapagos

Or schedule a free meeting with a Galapagos Travel Assistant.

Why Book Your Galapagos Island Hopping Trip Now?

Galapagos is not a destination where everything can simply be arranged after arrival.

The best day yachts have limited spaces, hotels on Isabela and San Cristobal are relatively small, and popular excursions such as North Seymour, Bartolome, Lava Tunnels and Kicker Rock can fill in advance.

Booking earlier gives us more freedom to build the trip properly and gives your Smart Galapagos Travel Assistant time to coordinate hotels, excursions, transportation and upgrades around the experience you actually want.

The 15% discount is valuable.

Having the right itinerary is even more important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMARTFRIDAY valid for all Smart Galapagos Island Hopping tours?

Yes. The promotion gives you 15% off eligible for all Smart Galapagos Island Hopping tours purchased during November, subject to availability.

What types of trips can use SMARTFRIDAY?

The promotion can be used across our Island Hopping collection, including Adventure & Multi-Sport trips, Family tours, Couples itineraries, Senior-friendly trips, private groups of up to 16 travelers and Diving Island Hopping programs.

How do I use the SMARTFRIDAY promo code?

Contact Smart Galapagos and tell your Galapagos Travel Assistant that you have promo code SMARTFRIDAY. We will confirm your dates and availability and apply the eligible 15% discount when preparing your booking.

Does the discount apply to Essential, Ideal, Superior and Luxury tours?

Yes. You can choose the comfort category that best fits your travel style and discuss the SMARTFRIDAY promotion with your Travel Assistant.

What is the best value Island Hopping tour during the promotion?

For travelers who want to maximize their time in Galapagos while keeping the price competitive, the 10 Day Mega Galapagos 360 – Essential is one of our favorite value options.

Can SMARTFRIDAY be used for a family or private group?

Yes. Smart Galapagos can organize customized Island Hopping trips for families and private groups of up to 16 travelers, depending on availability of hotels, yachts, guides and transportation.

Can divers use SMARTFRIDAY?

Yes, the promotion also applies to eligible Diving Island Hopping programs purchased during November. Diving programs can have specific departure days and certification requirements, so contact us to confirm the appropriate itinerary.

Can I customize my tour and still use SMARTFRIDAY?

Our Island Hopping itineraries are designed to be flexible. Activities, hotels and selected excursions can often be adjusted depending on availability. Tell your Travel Assistant what you would like to change when requesting your promotional quote.

Ready to Book Galapagos?

This November, your Smart Galapagos Island Hopping trip can cost 15% less.

Whether you are planning an Adventure trip, Family vacation, Couples getaway, Senior-friendly journey, Diving adventure or a private group of up to 16 travelers, contact us and mention:

SMARTFRIDAY

We'll help you choose the right itinerary, confirm availability and apply the promotion to your eligible booking.

Book in November. Save 15%. Travel Smart.

Explore All Galapagos Island Hopping Tours

Schedule a Free Meeting with a Galapagos Travel Assistant