Galapagos
Ecuador · wildlife · diving · nature · islands
8 days · 2 adults · September · 2,995 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Ecuador's typical prices adjusted for Galapagos, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,244 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $333 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $416 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $352 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $96 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,713 |
| likely $1,845–$3,581 · $1,357 per person · $339 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,244 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $839 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $864 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $352 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $768 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $96 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,259 |
| likely $2,896–$5,622 · $2,129 per person · $532 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,244 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,803 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,776 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $768 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,536 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $96 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,319 |
| likely $4,977–$9,661 · $3,659 per person · $915 per day · modelled confidence | |