Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in January 2026

from $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

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the North Central Islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida on this 4-day private cruise aboard Natural Paradise.

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from $44,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Visit historic Floreana Island
• Admire unique Galapagos wildlife
• Kayak along Gardener Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Have you dreamed of sailing and exploring the Galapagos Islands on your own private cruise? Join the Majestic on this exceptional 4-day expedition. Discover Cormorant Point, with more than 50 volcanic cones rising in an 80-mile area. Gardener Bay offers great opportunities for enjoying some beach time in the Galapagos.

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from $39,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands aboard Calipso

4 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Discover South Plaza
• Admire Baroness Viewing Point
• Visit The Museum of Natural History

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

This 4-day Southern Islands Private cruise on the Calipso explores the islands of South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter orcas, sea lions, land iguanas, giant tortoises, abundant bird life and more as you hike, snorkel and kayak.

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from $12,180

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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

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Witness the greatest spectacle of evolution and dynamic volcanic terrains on this 8-day West Galapagos expedition from Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Island aboard Aqua Mare. Tour Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, Punta Cormorant, Punta Moreno, Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida, North Seymour, and Mosquera.

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from $9,135

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Exploring Galapagos

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• View endemic wildlife
• Discover scenic coastlines
• See varied islands and habitats
• Experience the Galápagos undersea

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Spend 10 days exploring the legendary Galápagos Islands aboard a classic, 96-guest expedition ship, the Endeavour II. Actively experience the wildlife and wonders of the islands through kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.

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from $10,750

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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

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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.

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from $9,495

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Darwin's Odyssey

Baltra roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Explore Santa Cruz
• Visit Punta Moreno
• Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
• See flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day Darwin's Odyssey cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, snorkel with playful sea creatures, hike Sierra Negra volcano, and witness unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.

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from $10,333

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Galapagos Escape

7 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II

• Snorkel and kayak among wildlife
• Walk along colonies of seabirds
• Visit Pinnacle Rock
• See red-footed boobies and lizards

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

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Whale Watching

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Discover the vibrant islands of the Galápagos through fascinating activities such as walking and trekking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II, an all-suite vessel, elevates the Galápagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 

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from $7,045

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Hike around El Junco Lagoon
• Observe unique wildlife
• Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
• Learn about the island's history

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Cruise the Eastern Islands aboard the Grand Majestic on this exciting 8-day Galapagos tour. View abundant wildlife, tour remote islands, and learn from expert guides on this Galapagos cruise. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, Española, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and Rabida.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - East

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Explore Witch Hill
• Swim with reef fish
• Visit Cormorant Point
• Snorkel in clear water

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.

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from $5,700

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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

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth aboard Alya, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife, including sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds.

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from $5,100

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
• Hike along the base of the Volcano
• Explore Egas Port
• Ride around Tagus Cove

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard EcoGalaxy in 6 days, where you explore magical landscapes with unique wildlife like giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida and Santiago.

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from $4,350

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Discover Dragon Hill
• Visit Espumilla Beach
• See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
• Hike across Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

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from $6,490

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.

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from $5,645

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Western & Southern Islands II

7 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Visit the famous Pinnacle Rock
• Visit the largest basaltic caldera
• Discover Elizabeth Bay's islets
• Observe flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

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Variable

Embark on an 7-day Western & Southern Islands cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel. ExploreBartholomes island, Espinoza Point's cormorants, and Tagus Cove's trails and views. Activities include snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, hiking Sierra Negra Volcano, observing unique wildlife at Dragon Hill and Cormorant Point, and more!

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from $4,350

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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
• Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
• Venture into Moreno Point
• Step ashore at Espinoza Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a 6-day cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.

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from $4,245

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Northern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Discover Chinese Islet lava tunnels
• Witness Sullivan Bay's geology
• Visit Darwin Bay for bird species
• Explore Egas Port

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore North Seymour's wildlife, and discover Chinese Islet's geological wonders. Tour Sullivan Bay for captivating geology and visit Darwin Bay, El Barranco, Egas Port, and Rabida Island on this 5-day Northern Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Angel. Conclude with a visit to Fausto Llerena, observing giant tortoises in various stages of life.

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from $2,900

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Hike over islands covered in cacti
• Kayak and stand up paddle board
• Admire distinctive biodiversity

Starts / Ends

Highlands / Bachas Beach

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day cruise of Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Bonita yacht explores the islands of Espanola, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and more. Kayak and paddle board along island shores, swim and snorkel among sea lions, and enjoy breathtaking views on hikes.

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