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Discover the stunning highlands of Santa Cruz on Adventure Life's 8-day tours in the Galapagos. Join us on a journey through the volcanic wonders of the Northern & Western Route, observe the unique flora and fauna of the islands, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. Whether you opt for a Central Islands Cruise or a Central and Western Islands adventure, each day promises exciting activities like hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. From exploring the towering cliffs of Fernandina to relaxing on beautiful black beaches, the Galapagos offer a wealth of natural beauty and wildlife encounters that will leave you in awe. Get ready to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Galapagos Islands with Adventure Life and contact one of our Trip Planners for help planning your next seamless trip.
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
from $126,450
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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
This 8-day private cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $13,644
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Central East & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
  • Visit Rábida's red sand beach
  • See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
  • Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.
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Family fun in the Galapagos
from $13,644
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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
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.
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Pinnacle Rock of Bartolome Island
from $9,445
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East & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Visit Lobos Island
  • Discover the volcanic Pitt Point
  • Admire Bachas beautiful lava shores
  • Hike through mangroves
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San Cristobal Interpretation Center / North Seymour
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Variable
Board the Galapagos Horizon for a Galapagos circumnavigation tour. This 8-day adventure visits the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, Rabida, Genovesa, and North Seymour, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife. Immerse yourself in the clear blue water, and witness ever-curious sea lions, and famed blue-footed boobies.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $9,445
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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $6,100
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • See Santa Cruz giant tortoises
  • Snorkel clear waters at Tintoreras
  • Walk lava fields at Sullivan Bay
  • See land iguanas and flamingos
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise across the Galapagos Islands aboard Galaxy. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, Isabela's Tintoreras, and Fernandina's Moreno Point. Encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and blue-footed boobies.
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Camila M/T
from $129,450
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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Visit Lobos Island
  • Discover the volcanic Pitt Point
  • Admire Bachas beautiful lava shores
  • Hike through mangroves
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San Cristobal Interpretation Center / North Seymour
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Variable
This 8-day adventure visits the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, Rabida, Genovesa, and North Seymour, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife. Board the Galapagos Horizon on this private charter cruise for an unforgettable voyage exploring the Galapagos' landscapes and wildlife.
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Land Iguana, Galapagos Islands
from $8,290
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Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove Mangroves
  • Explore Santa Fe Iguana trails
  • Hike Punta Suarez and see wildlife
  • Spot Gardner Bay sea lions
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise. Explore Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Genovesa, Santiago, and more. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters, including giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds.
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Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island
from $13,980
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Private Charter - Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Visit Santa Cruz Highlands
  • See Fernandina’s mangrove ecosystem
  • See flamingos at Moreno Point
  • Watch reef sharks and rays
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Explore the Western Galapagos on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard Galaxy, visiting Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Spot giant tortoises, penguins, and marine iguanas. Snorkel vibrant reefs and hike volcanic trails.
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Punta Suarez on Espanola Island - Nazca boobies!
from $123,790
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Private Charter - Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove mangroves
  • View seabirds in Genovesa
  • See Santa Fe land iguanas
  • Join Post Office Bay's tradition
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Baltra / Baltra
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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Galapagos private charter aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Explore with guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides while spotting giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, boobies, and sea lions.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $7,100
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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Witness dolphins, sharks and more
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Santa Cruz
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Scuba Diving, Whale Watching
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Variable
This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
from $3,850
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
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Baltra / North Seymour
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.
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Sea lion on a pristine beach
from $9,990
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Central Islands Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit D. Rodriguez Breeding Center
  • Observe blue-footed boobies
  • Relax at Gardner Bay
  • Take a panga ride to Champion Islet
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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Discover the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa islands on this incredible 8-day adventure aboard the Elite. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the native wildlife.
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Scuba diving in the reefs
from $7,395
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Diving Galapagos

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sky
  • Dive in Cousins Rocks
  • Take a land tour in Bartolome
  • See horn sharks at Cape Marshall
  • Watch Galapagos Giant Turtles
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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.
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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
from $6,388
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top V
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Observe birds on El Barroco
  • Explore Rabida Island
  • Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top V in 8 days, where you'll explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do in the different islands.
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Tip Top II
from $95,767
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top II

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Observe birds on El Barroco
  • Explore Rabida Island
  • Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top II in 8 days, explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands.
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Flamingo Lagoon
from $9,990
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West & Central Islands + Genovesa

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Walk volcanic lava fields
  • Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
  • Explore Rabida's beach and lagoon
  • Stop at Tupiza Center for tortoises
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Visit key locations like Santa Cruz, Isabela, Genovesa, and Fernandina. Hike volcanic terrain, snorkel with sea life, and spot rare birds and tortoises. This 8-day itinerary includes guided activities, landings, and wildlife viewing across diverse ecosystems.
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
from $4,292
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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
  • Walk Darwin Bay’s sandy trail
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • See South Plaza land iguanas
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
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Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.
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