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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$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
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day private cruise aboard the Galapagos Horizon around the stunning Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing large colonies of sea lions and nesting …
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$101,450
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic
  • Hike around El Junco Lagoon
  • Observe unique wildlife
  • Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Learn about the island's history
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Galapagos Islands are unlike anywhere else on earth - an exotic haven of flora and fauna, where the interference of humans has been kept to an absolute minimum. Whether traveling with your family or a group of friends, this incredible 8-day private cruise helps bring your dream of a Galapagos …
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Ocean Spray
$77,490
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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
  • Trek through mangroves
  • Snorkel in search of marinlife
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Once on board, cruise to Bartolome Island and hike to the summit of the volcano for panoramic views. Trek through mangroves and view tidal pools teeming with sea lions and reef fish on Genovesa Island. In addition, snorkel along side school of fish, rays, sea lions and if you're lucky, …
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Galapagos seaside
$10,920
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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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Sea kayaking expedition in the Galapagos
$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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience an Islands Circumnavigation on your Galapagos tour aboard the Seaman Journey. This 15-day adventure cruise highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to snorkeling with sea lions, exploring reef systems, and viewing the famous Galapagos tortoises.
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Sea lion and scuba diver
$10,750
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
  • Snorkel around Devil's Crown
  • Visit a tortoise breeding center
  • Explore El Junco Lagoon
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day circumnavigation through the hidden wonders of the Galapagos. Get the opportunity to see more than just the highlights of the Galapagos. Have the chance to really immerse yourself in the unique splendor of these islands. Wind across island trails, explore peaceful lagoons, swim …
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Galapagos penguin by the water
$9,345
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Horizon around the stunning Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing large colonies of sea lions and nesting …
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Floreana Island
$7,045
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic
  • Hike around El Junco Lagoon
  • Observe unique wildlife
  • Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Learn about the island's history
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Galapagos Islands are unlike anywhere else on earth - an exotic haven of flora and fauna, where the interference of humans has been kept to an absolute minimum. Whether traveling with your family or a group of friends, this incredible 8-day cruise helps bring your dream of a Galapagos cruise to …
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
$4,292
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Eastern & Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Bachas Beach
  • Observe swimming fur seals
  • Set foot on dark-red sand beaches
  • Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Cerro Colorado
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 8-day adventure that explores the incredible eastern and western islands of the Galapagos. Highlights of the west include wildlife-rich Isabela, picturesque Santa Cruz, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the fantastic beaches of Santiago. Be entertained by the antics of friendly sea lions …
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Green sea turtle swimming
$8,290
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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • View a sea lion colony
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Visit the blowhole on Espanola
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the Ocean Spray for a Galapagos circumnavigation tour. This 8-day adventure visits the islands of Isabela, South Plaza, Espanola, and San Cristobal, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
$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
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / North Seymour
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion to the Western Galapagos Islands. Trek highlands, meeting giant tortoises then plunge into crystalline Tintoreras, snorkeling with vibrant marine life and even sharks. Climb Sierra Negra, marveling at volcanic panoramas. Graceful flamingos and …
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Overlook at Pitt Point
$4,145
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • View young and old tortoises
  • Hike through San Cristobal
  • Snorkel and swim with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the wonder of the Galapagos islands while touring this stunning archipelago. Dip into history, swim with playful sea lions and take photos with the famed Galapagos tortoise at the Charles Darwin Research Center. This 4-day trip features white sandy beaches and abundant wildlife. Enjoy …
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A Giant Tortoise munches on some local foliage.
$1,936
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Snorkel with tropical fish
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take a dingy ride to see sea lions
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 4-day budget Galapagos cruise is one of the most economical ways to cruise the Galapagos while on the Aida Maria, a yacht with an excellent reputation for good service and value. Take this quick trip to visit places like the Charles Darwin Station, Puerto Ayora, Devil's Crown,and Espanola. …
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
$1,650
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 4-day cruise through the Southeast Islands aboard Galaxy Orion from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz. Explore Lobos Island's serene beauty, with sea lion pups and frigatebirds creating a lively atmosphere. Gardner Bay offers a tropical oasis, where sun-basking sea lions steal the show. …
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Aida Maria
$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
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take an epic private cruise around the Galapagos on the highly-rated yet affordable Aida Maria yacht. This trip includes stops to some of the most exciting places in the Galapagos like Rabida, Isabela, Fernandina and Santa Fe. Get a close up look at sea lions, rays, tortoises, blue footed boobies, …
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Swimming sea turtle
$9,282
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Islands Circumnavigation I

Baltra - San Cristobal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Walk through Las Tintoreras
  • Observe unique wetland birds
  • Visit Punta Espinoza
  • Snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation I cruise aboard Anahi. Start with a guided stroll through lush forests and lava tunnels, encountering giant tortoises and diverse marine life. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras islets, witness the active Sierra Negra Volcano, and visit …
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Sunsets aboard the Camila
$58,450
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • View young and old tortoises
  • Hike through San Cristobal
  • Snorkel and swim with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the wonder of the Galapagos islands while touring this stunning archipelago. Dip into history, swim with playful sea lions and take photos with the famed Galapagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Center. This 4-day trip features white sandy beaches and abundant wildlife. Enjoy …
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
$11,500
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore beaches of the Galapagos
  • Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
  • Experience wonders of Española
  • Discover Galapagos Wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
It's time to set sail on the Silver Origin for a really unforgettable Galapagos voyage. When it comes to bucket-list destinations, the Galapagos Islands are at the top of the heap. The archipelago has been attracting tourists for years because of its mysterious, extraordinary, unique, and …
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