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Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands on a small ship cruise with Adventure Life. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of the Galapagos on a voyage to the Western Islands aboard various ships like the Alya, EcoGalaxy, or Bonita. From observing giant tortoises to snorkeling with sea lions and kayaking with penguins, each day presents new opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures. Whether you choose a 6-day exploration or a longer 16-day journey that includes Machu Picchu in Peru, you'll immerse yourself in the natural beauty and fascinating history of this iconic destination. Explore volcanic islands, hike along lava fields, and encounter endemic species found nowhere else on earth. With activities like hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing, a Galapagos cruise offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience suitable for all travelers. Don't miss the chance to embark on this extraordinary adventure - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
$4,700
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Enjoy the Western Islands of the Galapagos archipelago and discover all that this wonderful destination has to offer. Snorkel with sea lions and kayak surrounded by unique species. On this 6-day exciting journey, explore the exclusive shores of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. …
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See colorful Frigatebird birds on your trip to the Galapagos
$8,195
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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
  • Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
  • Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
  • Witness flightless cormorants
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 5-day journey aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Galapagos. Begin with a flight to Baltra Island then proceed to your first stop at Bachas Beach, featuring crystalline waters and wildlife like frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay follow, …
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
$4,300
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
  • Hike along the base of the Volcano
  • Explore Egas Port
  • Ride around Tagus Cove
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 6-day Western Islands cruise on the ship, the EcoGalaxy, explores the islands of Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and more! A great way to observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos!
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Bonita Galapagos Yatch
$59,280
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Bonita

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This incredible 7-day private cruise gives the entire family a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. Enjoy the opportunity to explore the western islands of the archipelago as a naturalist guide reveals to you its magical secrets. Wonder at ancient tortoises, snorkel with sea lions, and kayak …
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Family fun in the Galapagos
$12,995
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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on an 8-day, exciting trip to the Northwestern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, see Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and delve into underground lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón to witness land …
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Lounging iguana on South Plaza Island, Galapagos
$14,495
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Western & Eastern Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore Tagus Cove
  • Marvel at Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Cruz highlands
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on a 9-day, exciting trip to the Western and Eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise, starting with a flight to Baltra Island. Explore Bachas Beach for relaxation and wildlife encounters, including sea turtles. Discover Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay, spotting flightless …
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
$6,135
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Classic Galapagos

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • View endemic wildlife
  • Discover scenic coastlines
  • See varied islands and habitats
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take an incredible journey through the unique world of the Galapagos on this 10-day adventure aboard the Endeavour II. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigatebirds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more incredible native species. Have …
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
$6,725
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Exploring Galapagos: One Week Sailing the Islands

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini
  • Experience wildlife encounters
  • Visit Genovesa
  • See Galapagos penguins
  • Visit giant tortoises
Starts / Ends:
Guayaquil / Guayaquil
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience a 10-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Gemini. Embark on a voyage that includes kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling along volcanic shores. Visit islands like North Seymour, Isabela, Fernandina, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Bartolome, …
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Meeting giant tortoises in the Galapagos
$275,405
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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore Tagus Cove
  • Marvel at Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Cruz highlands
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on a private 9-day, exciting trip to the Western and Eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise, starting with a flight to Baltra Island. Explore Bachas Beach for relaxation and wildlife encounters, including sea turtles. Discover Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay, spotting …
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Flamingo Lagoon
$155,705
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
  • Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
  • Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
  • Witness flightless cormorants
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 5-day private cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Galapagos. Begin with a flight to Baltra Island then proceed to your first stop at Bachas Beach, featuring crystalline waters and wildlife like frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay …
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Land Iguana
$246,905
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Private Charter - Northwestern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on a private 8-day, exciting trip to the Northwestern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, see Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and delve into underground lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón to witness …
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Oyster catcher shore bird
$3,610
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 6-day Western Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Begin with a comfortable bus ride to the highlands to meet Galapagos Giant tortoises. Explore a lava tunnel, Isabela's Tintoreras, witness wetland biodiversity, and visit the Interpretation Center. Encounter diverse landscapes at …
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Sea lion soaking in some Galapagos sun
$4,000
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West-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 6-day adventure that explores the incredible western and central islands of the Galapagos. Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. Be entertained by the antics of friendly sea lions …
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Sea turtle swimming in the clear water
$2,624
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West-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Admire Santa Cruz's unique wildlife
  • Discover three active volcanoes
  • Visit Santiago Island
  • Observe Galapagos Penguins
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Immerse yourself on the breathtaking beauty of the world-famous Galapagos archipelago on this 6-day voyage aboard the Aida Maria. Observe Marine Turtles, Rays, Flightless Cormorants, Sea Lions, and, circling overhead, Galapagos Hawks and more. Visit the humedales, a mangrove area with small …
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Galaxy II ship
$65,360
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard EcoGalaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
  • Hike along the base of the Volcano
  • Explore Egas Port
  • Ride around Tagus Cove
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 6-day Western Islands private cruise on the ship, the EcoGalaxy, explores the islands of Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and more for a great way to observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos.
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Swimming sea turtle
$54,872
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 6-day private Western Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Begin with a comfortable bus ride to the highlands to meet Galapagos Giant tortoises. Explore a lava tunnel, Isabela's Tintoreras, witness wetland biodiversity, and visit the Interpretation Center. Encounter diverse …
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
$4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Galapagos islands, it's inspired Charles Darwin teory of evolution; enjoy the saim expirience and see endemic animals. Practice snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, ornithology, exploring a volcanic land and cohabit with the wildlife.
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Galapagos seaside
$10,500
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West Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Isabela landscapes
  • Explore Darwin Lake
  • Visit Playa Espumilla
  • Discover Rábida Island
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Ayora / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sailing from Puerto Ayora, this 8-day voyage takes you across some of the archipelago’s most volcanically active islands for extraordinary explorations amid shield volcanoes and basalt lava flows. Swim with sea lions against the stunning backdrop of a volcanic red sand beach at Rábida …
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