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Every island has its own landscape and its own wildlife. Pick one on the map or filter by how you want to visit.
Schematic. Size by surface area.
20 islands, largest first
IsabelaWestIsabela is the largest island in the archipelago.By shipDay tripHotel
Santa CruzCentralSanta Cruz is the main gateway to the Galapagos Islands.By shipDay tripHotel
FernandinaWestThis is the third largest and youngest island in the archipelago.By ship
SantiagoCentralThe island consists of two overlapping volcanoes and is Galapagos' largest uninhabited island.By ship
San CristóbalWestSan Cristobal is one of the "oldest" islands in the archipelago.By shipDay tripHotel
FloreanaSouthFloreana is one of the earliest inhabited islands in Galapagos.By shipDay tripHotel
MarchenaNorthAccess to this uninhabited island has only recently been exempted to a limited extent.By ship
EspañolaSouthEspañola is the most southern island of the archipelago.By ship
Daphne IslandCentralDaphne Mayor and Daphne Menor are 2 volcanic islands located close to each other that rise from the ocean with steep walls.By ship
Santa FeCentralNear the center of the archipelago, between Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, you will find Santa Fe Island.By shipDay trip
GenovesaNorthMany cruises do not visit this island because of the great distance (8 hours there and 8 hours…By ship
RábidaCentralThe landing in Rabida takes place on a dark red coral beach that is occupied by a few hundred sea lions.By ship
North SeymourCentralNorth Seymour is a small island just above Baltra (South Seymour).By shipDay trip
BartoloméCentralBartholome Island is a small but beautiful island just off the east coast of Santiago Island (James).By shipDay trip
South PlazaCentralOff the east coast of Santa Cruz you will find the two Plazas islands: the smaller Plaza Norte is not accessible to visitors.By shipDay trip
WolfNorthAll the way to the north, after 12 to 15 hours of sailing, you will find Wolf Island.By ship
Sombrero ChinoCentralThis small island is located near the coast of Santiago Island.By ship
MosqueraCentralThe island of Mosquera is located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour.By shipDay trip
Darwin IslandNorthThis island - the smallest of the Galapagos - located in the very north of the archipelago, together with nearby Wolf, is one of the best places to dive in the world.By ship
BaltraCentralBaltra Island is also known as South Seymour.AirportHow to visit the islands
Some islands can only be reached on a cruise. Others you can visit from your hotel.