Top Charles Darwin Center Trips & Tours

from $194,927

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive private tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $19,855

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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• View Kicker Rock
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

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Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.

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from $12,306

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Activity Level

Variable

Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $106,957

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos islands on this 15-day private charter cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $56,977

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the stunning Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day private charter cruise adventure for up to 16-passengers.

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from $56,977

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Aida Maria

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This private cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness the archipelago's exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

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from $47,513

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore the Interpretation Center
• Observe Frigate birds
• Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day private Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation II

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $4,400

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat on your 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $8,335

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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary

• See wildlife and landscapes
• Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
• See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take canoe excursions
• Walk along a suspended bridge
• Spot a unique and elusive bear
• Visit Otavalo Market

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Biking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.

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from $178,101

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II Aboard Anahi

15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
• Ascend Sierra Negra
• Discover unique wetland birds
• Swim around Pinnacle Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day private Galapagos Islands circumnavigation cruise on Anahi. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkel with diverse marine life, visit Rábida's red rocks, and discover wildlife at North Seymour and Bachas Beach. Conclude with visits to Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena Center.

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - South & Central Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Walk along a white coral sand beach
• Learn the history of Floreana
• Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
• Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock

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Variable

Embark the M/C Endemic on an 8-day enchanting private cruise through the central and southern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy friendly interaction with the island's playful sea lions in San Cristobal, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point. Relax in luxury while sailing the Galapagos Islands.

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from $96,440

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Private Charter - Wildlife Discovery Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Explore Black Turtle Cove
• Get surprised by curious sea lions
• Visit Darwin Research Station

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day private Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, hawks, diverse marine life, and giant tortoises at Darwin Research Station. Enjoy close encounters snorkeling with penguins, and turtles, and witness nature's wonders in diverse island habitats.

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from $48,640

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Galaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Marvel at Kicker Rock
• Stroll along Cerro Brujo's sands
• Explore Punta Pitt's birdlife
• Send postcards from Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 5-day private Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Marvel at Kicker Rock's grandeur on a panga ride, encounter sea lions at Cerro Brujo and explore Punta Pitt's diverse birdlife. Witness unique fauna at Suarez Point, Gardner Bay's paradise, and Floreana's Post Office Bay history. Conclude, reflecting on this remarkable journey.

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from $85,673

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Private Charter - Western Galapagos Journey

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit the Charles Darwin Center
• Explore the Tintoreras by zodiac
• See the Galapagos Penguins
• Learn about island geology

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Isla Lobos

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of Isabela and Fernandina on this 6-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. The natural wonders and precious wildlife of the islands make this cruise a unique and exciting experience for the entire family.

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