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The Aida Maria
$51,979
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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
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 8-day Western Islands Galapagos charter explores the wildlife-rich shores of Santa Fe, Isabela, Rabida and more! Join this unique small ship adventure! Learn about the flora and fauna from your guides. Watch sea lions play on the shore, snorkel, and visit the Wall of Tears on your tour aboard …
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Ray swimming in the Galapagos
$130,610
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Private Charter - Southwestern Islands Aboard Anahi

11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
  • Experience the letter exchange
  • Explore Punta Espinoza
  • Snorkel in Tagus Cove
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on an 11-day private cruise through the Southwestern Galápagos Islands aboard Anahi, exploring diverse landscapes and unique wildlife. From Frigate bird-nesting hills to sea lion colonies at Bahía Gardner, discover Punta Cormorant's flamingo haven and snorkel at …
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
$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
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy the highlights of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this incredible 4-day private Southern Galapagos Islands cruise. Explore the Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas.' Visit Punta Suarez for abundant birdlife, including the waved albatross and …
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Flamingo Lagoon
$9,940
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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • See Galapagos sea lions
  • See flightless cormorant
  • Visit giant tortoises
Starts / Ends:
Guayaquil / Guayaquil
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an extraordinary 10-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Delfina. Discover unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes across North Seymour, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Explore …
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Sierra Negra volcano
$7,500
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take an incredible journey through the unique world of the Galapagos on this 15-day circumnavigation. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species! Wildlife viewing …
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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
$5,922
Savings
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Observe birds on El Barroco
  • Explore Rabida Island
  • Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This Galapagos cruise takes you beyond the highlights of the western islands with 8 days of exploration and adventure! 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 …
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Getting up close with a crab in the Galapagos
$4,000
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the Galapagos' wild west! Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. These islands are rich with an abundance of wildlife both in and out of the ocean …
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
$2,600
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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
  • Snorkel and kayak at Sullivan Bay
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, 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 Nemo III. Explore Rabida Island, one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in …
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Isabela
$242,921
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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Aboard Isabela II

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:
Relaxed
Journey through the Galapagos’ Southeastern Islands, teeming with magnificent islands and endemic wildlife. Meet colossal giant tortoises at Cerro Colorado, a bevy of different booby species at Punta Pitt, and a range of magnificent views and wildlife on Española Island, from …
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La Pinta
$278,988
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta
  • Observe giant tortoises
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike to a red-footed booby colony
  • Visit Pinnacle Rock
Activities:
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore some of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos on this fascinating 5-day private journey. Your cruise begins in Santa Cruz Island to meet the Galapagos giant tortoises in the wild, and then venture to the shores of Eden Islet. From there, hop over to the lovely crescent bay of Chinese …
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Isabela II
$180,459
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
Starts / Ends:
Santa Cruz / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the beautiful coast of Santiago Island, home to sleepy fur seals, and where there’s a chance to snorkel alongside marine iguanas before an afternoon visit to the sandy beach of Sombrero Chino. Overnight, sail up to “Bird Island,” Genovesa, where you spend the entire day …
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Cruising in the Galapagos - Sullivan Bay by Bartolome Island
$180,459
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 5-day private western Galapagos journey begins on Santa Cruz Island, where you explore the lush vegetation of the Highlands before venturing down to the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station. The following day, Isabela II takes you to Dragon Hill, home of dusty- yellow land iguanas, and …
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Plenty of wildlife and birdwatching in the Galapagos Islands
$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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day private Galápagos circumnavigation II cruise roundtrip Baltra aboard the Anahí. Begin your journey with a stroll through lush highlands, spotting giant tortoises. Explore Isabela, encountering sea lions, turtles, and marine iguanas. Ascend Sierra Negra Volcano and …
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A distant view of Kicker Rock
$141,690
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the Galapagos' unique marine life on this spectacular eight-day private trip. Your adventure begins on Baltra Island, where you board M/C Endemic, and stops on Dragon Hill, where you'll hunt for birds like flycatchers, warblers, flamingos, and pintail ducks in the salty lagoons. …
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
$129,000
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Private Charter - Darwin's Odyssey Aboard Tribute

7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Explore Santa Cruz
  • Visit Punta Moreno
  • Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
  • See flightless cormorants
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Uncover the wonders of the 7-day Darwin's Odyssey private cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Witness Santa Cruz's giant tortoises ambling through El Chato Tortoise Reserve before sailing to Isabela, a million-year-old marvel. Sail to Isabela, a …
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$141,690
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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard M/C Elite

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
  • Discover Sierra Negra volcano
  • Bird watching at North Seymour
  • Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 8-day Eastern and Western Galapagos private cruise aboard M/C Elite takes you to isolated islands and remote visitor points where you can encounter unique wildlife. Discover the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, which breeds two species of giant tortoise to increase the population of these …
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
$142,485
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I Aboard Anahi

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:
Relaxed
Embark on a 12-day private 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 …
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Cruising in the Galapagos
$105,790
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Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
  • Discover North Seymour Island
  • Admire Red and Blue-footed Boobies
  • Swim & snorkel across clear waters
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Delight your senses with the natural beauty and breathtaking wildlife of the Galapagos Islands aboard M/C Endemic. This 6-day private cruise is ideal for families, retirees, couples, and anyone else seeking adventure. Swim with sea turtles and manta rays, explore tidal pools and lush mangroves and …
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