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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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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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Aida Maria
$30,987
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Snorkel with tropical fish
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take a dingy ride to see sea lions
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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 private trip to visit places like the Charles Darwin Station, Puerto Ayora, Devil's Crown,and …
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Beach on Isabela island
$10,745
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Western Galapagos Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cormorant II
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel along side fish & sea lions
  • View a cormorant nesting site
  • Visit the Tortoise Breeding Station
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the tastefully appointed Cormorant II luxury catamaran around the Western Islands of the Galapagos archipelgo. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing …
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
$4,292
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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
  • Tour a land iguanas' nesting site
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 8-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, precious Genovesa, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. Be entertained by the antics of …
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sally lightfoot crab
$6,195
Savings
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Northeast and Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Sail around Kicker Rock
  • Explore Genovesa's landscapes
  • View lava lizards at Pitt Point
  • Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Anahi, exploring the Northeast and Southern Galapagos Islands. Step onto the white, soft sands of Bachas Beach, a favorite sea turtle nesting site. Marvel at diverse wildlife in Darwin Bay, climbing 25 meters to Prince Philip's Steps for bird-watching. Plaza …
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Crab on the rocks
$5,729
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Southeastern Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
  • Relax on a white-sand beach
  • View giant tortoises
  • Explore Fernandina
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Journey across the Galapagos archipelago to enjoy a wonderful array of islands and wildlife encounters, from bright flamingos on the first day to the colonies of preening frigatebirds on the last. Meet colossal giant tortoises at Cerro Colorado, a bevy of different booby species at Punta Pitt, and …
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Couple sitting on a beach among sea lions
$9,990
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South & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock
  • Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
  • Walk along a white coral sand beach
  • Learn the history of Floreana
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
M/C Endemic takes you on an unforgettable experience through the Galapagos Islands. On this exceptional 8-day cruise, enjoy swimming, kayaking & snorkeling to discover a rare and unique marine fauna across the South & Central islands. Explore interesting rock formations and walk along to …
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Sea lion on the beach
$5,350
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Send a mail from Post Office Bay
  • Learn about the island's past
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the all-inclusive 5-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Sirius, departing from San Cristobal to explore the Southern Islands of the Galapagos. Get to know the local wildlife as you snorkel with playful sea lions and swim among schools of colorful fish. Don't forget to send a postcard from Post …
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Punto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos
$5,600
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Snorkel & swim on North Seymour
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Observe wildlife on Vicente Roca
  • Walk around Flamingos Lagoon
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This Galapagos cruise takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity. This cruise features some of the most sought after destinations in this region. Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises at …
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Flamingo Lagoon
$6,195
Savings
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Western Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Discover Isabela and Las Tintoreras
  • Ascend Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Visit Elizabeth Bay
  • Observe sea lions in the lagoon
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set off on this exciting 8-day cruise of the Galapagos' incredible western islands aboard Anahi! Start by boarding in Puerto Ayora and venturing to the highlands. Walk amidst a lush forest spotting giant tortoises. Delve into the lava tunnels, a testament to ancient volcanic eruptions. Isabela …
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See Blue-footed Boobies on your trip to the Galapagos
$4,164
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Galapagos Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
  • Hike across Española Island
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos, covering some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española and Floreana. Swarming with wildlife, volcanic wonders, and breathtaking landscapes, the islands of the …
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Green sea turtle swimming
$4,164
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Galapagos Northern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Explore a volcanic black sand beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this exciting 8-day cruise of the amazing and incredible north islands of the Galapagos. Highlights of the north include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling …
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Galapagos snorkeling
$5,850
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including …
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Kayaking Tagus Cove
$5,000
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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Observe the nesting of boobies
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Hiking and observe the twin craters
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore all the Northwestern islands have to offer on this amazing 8-day cruise that is packed full of outstanding opportunities to snorkel, swim, and wander through the islands of this archipelago. The Northwest islands are known for their striking volcanic features, pristine white sandy beaches, …
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Snorkeling girl
$5,000
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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • Observe the giant Galapagos turtles
  • Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
  • Snorkel around Gardner Island
  • Take incredible photos of landscape
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This Galapagos tour does more than show the highlights of the archipelago's beautiful southeast islands - this 8-day cruise allows you to experience all facets of the southwestern archipelago as you are immersed in the incredible beauty that surrounds you. Enjoy exciting activities such as …
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