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$2,150
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Eastern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Discover Galapagos Islands' history
  • Explore Gardner Bay white beach
  • Spot Floreana Island's wildlife
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Puerto Ayora
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take in the best of the Galapagos wildlife on a 4-day cruise around the islands. See some of San Cristobal's most famous landmarks, as well as the surrounding area's panoramic views and fun activities, with the help of your personal guide who is an expert on the area. Do some snorkeling and …
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Curious sea lion during a snorkeling outing
$4,700
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Southern Islands

Baltra - Highlands - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
  • Walk across Gardner Bay
  • Discover Suarez Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Highlands
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the Alia on this 6-day journey cruising across the Southern Galapagos Islands, ecologically recognized for their pure beauty and uniqueness. Visit Lobos Island, a perfect spot for hiking on one of the most photographed beaches in the archipelago with white powdery sand and an abundance of …
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Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts
$199,000
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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
  • Leave a card in Post Office Bay
  • Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take an private 8-day Galapagos cruise for the entire group of up to 20 guests aboard the M/V Origin and experience encounters with the incredible wildlife of Darwin's islands. Spend your days hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and touring the Southern Islands and visit locations such as Frigatebird …
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
$62,000
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Private Charter - Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
  • Learn about Post Office Bay
  • Inspect the ecosystem
  • Hike on Chinese Hat
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the wildlife and vegetation-rich shores of the Galapagos Southeast Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard the Nemo II. Enjoy opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, or sail on a panga boat while exploring volcanic landscapes, unique flora and fauna, historic sites, and stunning …
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Corals sailing together
$55,720
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast Islands Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil´s Crown
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the enchanting Southeast Galapagos Islands, including crystal clear, powdery beaches, breathtaking scenery, pristine vegetation, endemic wildlife, and underwater treasures. This five-day private cruise aboard the Corals yacht is ideal to unplug from the outside world and reconnect with …
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Scuba diving in the reefs
$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
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky is a scuba diver's dream. Journey throughout the Galapagos to scuba dive in some of the best spots in the world! Take a land tour in Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks. Dive with sharks on Wolf Island and Darwin Island. Experience a wide array of …
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
$2,670
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Central and Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Hike & observe wildlife on Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Snorkeling and observe penguins
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Visit Charles Darwin's inspiration and experiment the saim feeling of contact with nature, arrive at Baltra airport and board Fragata yacht, then explore 5 days volcanic landscapes, white beachs, dark beachs, panorama with Sesuvium and endemic animal ecosystem.
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Join the Alia on an adventure to the Galapagos Islands
$71,440
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
  • Walk across Gardner Bay
  • Discover Suarez Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Highlands
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the Alia on this private 6-day journey cruising across the Southern Galapagos Islands, ecologically recognized for their pure beauty and uniqueness. Visit Lobos Island, a perfect spot for hiking on one of the most photographed beaches in the archipelago with white powdery sand and an abundance …
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A pair of friendly sea lions
$6,091
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Island Circumnavigation

15-Day Galapagos Cruise - 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
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take an epic 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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Galapagos Seaman Journey
$163,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • See diverse wildlife and birds
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to …
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Beluga Cabin
$152,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Beluga

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
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
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 on your own private adventure. Have the chance to really immerse yourself in the unique splendor of these islands. Wind across island trails, …
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Galapagos Legend
$147,280
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Stop at the volcanic Egas Port
  • Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this exciting 5-day private tour of the Galapagos' wild west! Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-lined Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. These islands are rich with an abundance of wildlife both in and out of the …
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Cachalote Explorer
$136,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
  • Visit El Junco Lagoon
  • Explore the Sierra Negra
  • Observe iguanas feeding
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species! Wildlife viewing opportunities will abound as you traverse the islands, snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or take a …
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Galaxy II ship
$51,680
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Private Charter - Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard EcoGalaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Swim along coral beaches
  • Observe a variety of sea birds
  • Hike the shores of North Seymour
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 5-day Northeast Islands private cruise aboard the EcoGalaxy explores the islands of San Cristobal, North Seymour, Genovesa, and more. Snorkel with colorful fish, swim among sea lions and hike along beautiful trails to observe many endemic species of birds. A fantastic way to observe the unique …
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Galapagos seaside
$10,500
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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
$10,180
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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
$9,800
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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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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
$4,120
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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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