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Embark on a journey to Ecuador's vibrant port city of Guayaquil, where the promise of majestic whale watching awaits on our 2 distinctive tours for 2026. Guayaquil serves as the gateway to the awe-inspiring natural wonders of the Pacific, where the confluence of warm and cold ocean currents creates a rich marine habitat. Here, you can witness the grandeur of humpback whales breaching the ocean's surface, a spectacle that captures the imagination and the heart. Over the course of 8 to 16 days, you will delve into the diverse ecosystems of the Galápagos, from the comfort of a small ship cruise, to the intimate encounters of kayaking and snorkeling. These tours offer a symphony of wildlife viewing opportunities, including the chance to observe the unique species that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. With a starting point of $11,600, the allure of land and sea exploration beckons the adventurous spirit. To set sail on an unforgettable whale watching adventure, contact one of Adventure Life's Ecuador specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Beach on Isabela island
from $11,600
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Darwin's Discoveries: The Galapagos Islands

Roundtrip Guayaquil - 8 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta (UC)
  • Set foot on seven islands and islet
  • View marine life
  • See the nesting birds and wildlife
  • Visit Galápagos Islands
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Guayaquil / Guayaquil
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Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
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Begin your amazing 8-day expedition at the riverfront Wyndham Guayaquil then spend the rest of your trip sailing across the legendary Galapagos Islands aboard the small ship La Pinta. Visit Baltra, North Seymour, Isabela, Fernandina, and more!
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $12,109
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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Quito to Lima - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
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Quito / Lima
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Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Combine a Galápagos expedition aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II with a land-based exploration of Machu Picchu and Peru’s rich Inca heritage on this unforgettable 16-day adventure. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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2 days ago
If you go to the Galápagos, ask for James Sanchez as your guide he was fantastic! Very nice and extremely knowledgeable
Bob
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1 week ago
We have had excellent results when working with Adventure Life. We've just set up out third trip with them because the first two were great! Adventure Life has always listened, worked with us, and set up trips the way we've wanted. They've also found experiences we wouldn't have known about otherwise, that have been some of the highlights of the entire trip.
SA
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2 months ago
Great! Erin was very responsive and helpful!
Leslie Aitchison
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4 months ago
Erin was wonderful! Informative, friendly, knowledgeable. She gave us several options, listened to our concerns and requests and came up with a great itinerary.
Beth Hutter
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6 months ago
The travel was seamless and the experiences were fantastic. Naturalists on all of the trips who were great teachers/guides. I would definitely use Adventure Life again. Very organized and efficient
Bonnie Diessner

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