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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
$5,095
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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Hike through the archipelago's remarkably surreal landscape on this unique land-based Galapagos adventure. The Hiking Galapagos tour is perfect for the traveler that prefers his or her tours active, while also allowing for plenty of flexibility and time to explore the various sites. The tour …
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Sea lion on a pristine beach
$9,490
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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
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This incredible 8-day cruise takes you across the archipelago, to the most emblematic locations. The Charles Darwin Research Station provides an opportunity to find out about the vital work that is being carried out to preserve the archipelago’s ecosystems. Discover El Barranco, also known as …
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
$6,395
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Galapagos Family Safari Camp

6 Day Itinerary
  • Snorkel at the Galapagos Islands
  • Visit the beautiful Cerro Mesa
  • Discover Garrapatero Beach
  • Enjoy a unique fishing day
Starts / Ends:
Santa Cruz / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
With a variety of activities and engaging educational experiences for both parents and children this spectacular offer all, you're looking for on a Galapagos safari adventure, featuring the highest lodging standards with the most beautiful and charming destinations in Santa Cruz and surrounding …
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Exploring islands of Galapagos
$2,181
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Walk in Darwin’s Footsteps

4 Day Itinerary
  • See giant tortoise
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Enjoy water activities
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • See the twin craters of the island
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Follow the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this 4-day island-hopping adventure on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Explore the lush highlands, home to giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about ongoing conservation efforts and meet some of the …
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Sea lion encounter while snorkeling
$300
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North Seymour and Bachas Beach

1 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Daily
  • See marine iguanas in North Seymour
  • Enjoy a leisure walk in Bachas
  • Observe sea turtles and blue herons
Starts / Ends:
North Seymour / Bachas Beach
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an exciting day tour as you depart on a bus to the Itabaca Channel to board the Galaxy Daily. The first stop is North Seymour, where you will have a dry landing and start hiking on a 2.5 km trail that runs along the coastline. The trail offers a chance to spot land and marine iguanas, sea …
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Sea lion in galapagos
$300
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North Seymour and Bachas Beach

1 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Daily
  • Snorkel with diverse marine life
  • Discover blue-footed boobies
  • Hike to see the breeding colonies
Starts / Ends:
North Seymour / Bachas Beach
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a thrilling Friday cruise with Galaxy Daily in the Galapagos Islands' North Seymour and Bachas Beach! Begin your adventure to North Seymour Island, famous for its blue-footed boobies and pirate frigate birds. Hike 2.5 km, exploring the largest breeding colonies of land iguanas, marine …
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Lounging iguana on South Plaza Island, Galapagos
$275
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South Plazas Island and Carrion Point

1 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Daily
  • Snorkel in Galapagos' marine life
  • Admire views in Carrion Point
  • Explore the opuntia cactus forest
Starts / Ends:
South Plaza Island / Punta Carrion
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience a one-day memorable cruise to South Plazas Island and Carrion Point with Galaxy Daily. Begin your day with a dry landing on the south plaza, where friendly sea lions will welcome you on the shore. Take a leisurely walk through the opuntia cactus forest, admiring the unique backdrop it …
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$275
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Carrion Point and South Plazas Island

1 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Daily
  • Snorkel in Galapagos' marine life
  • Admire views in Carrion Point
  • Explore the opuntia cactus forest
Starts / Ends:
Punta Carrion / South Plaza Island
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on Galaxy Daily to a memorable Sunday cruise in the Galapagos Islands' Carrion Point and South Plazas Island like no other. The day starts from Itabaca Channel, where you board the Galaxy Daily headed to Carrion Point. Here, dive into the turquoise waters and discover the fascinating …
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Santa Fe land iguana
$265
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Santa Fe Island

1 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Daily
  • Explore Santa Fe's resident species
  • Jump on the white sand beach
  • Experience a swim in the Encañada
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Ayora / Santa Fe
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the beauty of Santa Fe on a day tour aboard Galaxy Daily with a wet landing on its white sand beach. Upon arrival, be greeted by sea lions and embark on a walking tour to explore the island's unique species. Have the chance to observe the Galapagos hawk, blue-footed booby, and the …
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Snorkeling near the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
$5,190
EBD
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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

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
Explore the northern islands of the Galapagos on this 5 day cruise aboard the Ocean Spray. Once on board cruise to Bartolome Island and hike to the summit of the volcano for panoramic views. You also will trek through mangroves and view tidal pools teeming with sea lions and reef fish on Genovesa …
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
$4,690
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Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Discover Bartholomew Island
  • Snorkel around Floreana
  • Explore North Seymour Island
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Beautiful and mysterious, vast and fragile, this itinerary through the Galapagos Islands is an extraordinary 4-day voyage through the natural beauty of the world. This cruise across the central region delivers more than white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Explore interesting rock …
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Cruising in the Galapagos
$3,945
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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Santiago's natural beauty
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this incredible 4-day voyage that visits the central and northern Galapagos Islands. Satisfy your wanderlust with the majesty of the exceptional landscapes, and relax on the picture-perfect beaches. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef …
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Infinity
$71,450
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Infinity

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Santiago's natural beauty
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this incredible 4-day voyage that visits the central and northern Galapagos Islands. Admire the majesty of the exceptional landscapes, and relax on the picture-perfect beaches with your own group up to 20 guests! Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed …
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The Natural Paradise cruises the enchanted Galapagos Islands
$49,450
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Private Charter - North Central Islands Aboard Natural Paradise

4 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Admire El Barranco's amazing views
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the North Central Galapagos Islands on this 4-day private charter adventure, balancing adventure and relaxation perfectly. Delight yourself with one of the world's premier wildlife-viewing destinations aboard the Natural Paradise. Explore Rabida Island, one of the most colorful and …
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Kicker Rock at sunset in the Galapagos
$5,890
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
  • Discover Kicker Rock
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Words cannot describe the experience of a Galapagos cruise. Trace the remarkable origins of the species as you discover a land that time forgot. Swim with a large colony of sea lions at Isla Lobos, explore two sites on spectacular Española island, observe Nazca Boobies, Blue-footed Boobies, …
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
$3,245
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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Admire El Barranco's amazing views
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the North Central Galapagos Islands on this 4-day expedition, balancing adventure and relaxation perfectly. Delight yourself with one of the world's premier wildlife-viewing destinations aboard the Natural Paradise. Explore Rabida Island, one of the most colorful and volcanically …
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Flamingos
$6,190
EBD
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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Visit the Waved Albatross colony
  • Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
  • Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
  • Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the Ocean Spray for this 6 day Galapagos adventure. Visit Black Turtle Cove to view blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, Kicker Rock for exceptional snorkeling and the nesting site of the Waved Albatross on Espanola Island.
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On our way for another excursion
$87,890
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Enjoy Kicker Rock's wildlife
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Spend five days sailing across the Southern Galapagos Islands onboard the luxury catamaran M/C Endemic, discovering biodiverse landscapes and exciting snorkeling dives off the coast. Trace the remarkable origins of the species as you discover a land that time forgot. Hike Dragon Hill, admiring a …
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The trip planners at Adventure Life were very helpful and always replied to my inquiries right away. The excursions, accomodations, and local guides were excellent
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Be sure to sign up for all the tours, otherwise you will be sitting on the boat since not all stops are moored at a dock. Some are anchored.
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There were two best aspects to our trip: 1. The Adventure Life folks and the folks in Athens and Crete who supported our itinerary, guided us, and ran the cooking program were all superb. 2. Everything they all planned for us went without a hitch. When we needed a bit of help, they came through with really good answers. We became aware of AL from a friend who had an excellent experience in a different location. So did we. We can recommend AL without reservation.
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My agent Jeff did not push the sale while providing thorough information and replying quickly to my many questions.
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We have used AL for decades now to plan trips. Kassandra has been with us from the start and has never disappointed. She knows our family and our quirks and is always willing to fit the trip to us. This time we made her work for the booking because of family member schedules. It has all come together for a great Christmas gift for many families.
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