Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

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Explore the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat on your 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

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from $2,600

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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

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Baltra / Baltra

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Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, 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

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from $250,209

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Aboard Isabela II

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

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Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Take a 7-day Galapagos tour to explore the Southern Islands. During your private voyage on the Isabela II, visit the unique islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Fernandina, and North Seymour. Experience great swimming and snorkeling opportunities, hike volcanic trails, and admire the most memorable landscapes. 

• Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
• Relax on a white-sand beach
• View giant tortoises
• Explore Fernandina

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

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Discover the spectacular northern islands aboard the La Pinta on a 5-day private Galapagos adventure. This small ship adventure takes you to the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Admire sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous.

• Observe giant tortoises
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike to a red-footed booby colony
• Visit Pinnacle Rock

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

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Santa Cruz / Baltra

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This private tour of the Northern Islands provides an unforgettable 5-day itinerary in the Galapagos, with some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands that are continually forming. Your adventure begins in Santa Cruz and concludes in Baltra, with stops on the gorgeous islands of Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and Santa Fe.

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

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from $184,068

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

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Baltra / Baltra

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Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

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from $178,101

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II Aboard Anahi

15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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Baltra / Baltra

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Experience a 15-day private Galapagos Islands circumnavigation cruise on Anahi. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkel with diverse marine life, visit Rábida's red rocks, and discover wildlife at North Seymour and Bachas Beach. Conclude with visits to Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena Center.

• Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
• Ascend Sierra Negra
• Discover unique wetland birds
• Swim around Pinnacle Rock

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from $137,000

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Private Charter - Darwin's Odyssey Aboard Tribute

7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

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Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Kayaking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling

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Embark on a 7-day private 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.

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

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - South & Central Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

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Embark the M/C Endemic on an 8-day enchanting private cruise through the central and southern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy friendly interaction with the island's playful sea lions in San Cristobal, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point. Relax in luxury while sailing the Galapagos Islands.

• Walk along a white coral sand beach
• Learn the history of Floreana
• Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
• Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock

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from $142,485

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I Aboard Anahi

12 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands on this 12-day private cruise, experiencing the best that the archipelago has to offer. Explore South Plaza, San Cristobal, Isabela, Genovesa, Santa Fe, and more! Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities await as you traverse the islands, snorkel in the clear waters, or enjoy a relaxing swim off the pristine shores.

• Walk through Las Tintoreras
• Observe unique wetland birds
• Visit Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca

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from $96,440

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Private Charter - Enchanted Escape Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Experience the exciting 5-day private South & East Enchanted Escape Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, sea lions at Mosquera, and 'Galapagos dragons' at South Plaza. Visit Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, and El Soplador. Conclude with the Interpretation Center visit before departure.

• Explore Santa Cruz El Chato Reserve
• Witness playful Galapagos sea lions
• See yellow-crowned night herons
• Visit Post Office Bay

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from $96,440

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Private Charter - Wildlife Discovery Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day private Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, hawks, diverse marine life, and giant tortoises at Darwin Research Station. Enjoy close encounters snorkeling with penguins, and turtles, and witness nature's wonders in diverse island habitats.

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Explore Black Turtle Cove
• Get surprised by curious sea lions
• Visit Darwin Research Station

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from $111,790

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Private Charter - Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

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A 6-day private cruise on board the M/C Endemic takes you through Western and Central Galapagos. Wildlife observation possibilities abound while traversing the islands, snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, or relaxing on the pristine shoreline. Sail through Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, and Rabida, among other places.

• Admire Isabela's abundant bird life
• Visit Rabida Island
• Look for penguins at Tagus Cove
• Hike & swim at Santigo Island

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from $111,790

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Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

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Discover the North and Central Galapagos Islands' natural beauty and wildlife on a 6-day cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Sail across some of the most emblematic islands of Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa. Enjoy snorkeling, boating, bird-watching, and island exploration with a native national park guide.

• Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
• Discover North Seymour Island
• Admire Red and Blue-footed Boobies
• Swim & snorkel across clear waters

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from $94,994

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Anahi

8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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Baltra / Baltra

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Embark on a private 8-day cruise aboard the Anahi in the Western Galapagos. Explore lush highlands, and visit Isabela Island's Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, and Tagus Cove. Discover diverse wildlife at Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida Island, and Bartolomé Island. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour to observe Baltra's land iguanas.

• Discover Isabela and Las Tintoreras
• Ascend Sierra Negra Volcano
• Visit Elizabeth Bay
• Observe sea lions in the lagoon

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from $94,994

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Private Charter - Northeast and Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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Baltra / Baltra

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Visit the Northeast and Southern Galapagos Islands aboard the Anahi during this 8-day private cruise. Enjoy snorkeling in South Plaza, a panga ride in Turtle Cove, exploring the Hill at Pitt Point, and participating in excursions to Post Office Bay, Darwin Bay, and Santa Fe.

• Sail around Kicker Rock
• Explore Genovesa's landscapes
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point
• Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach

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from $83,066

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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln

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Baltra / Baltra

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Discover the amazing wonders of the western part of the Galapagos Islands during an 8-day Koln cruise. Explore islands, observe unique wildlife, and enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. Visit reserves, farms, and research centers, ending with a trip to Playa Las Bachas.

• Explore North Seymour Island
• Hike Bartolome Island
• Observe wildlife at James Bay
• Encounter penguins at Tagus Cove

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from $74,490

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Private Charter - Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

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This private luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago, and North Seymour Islands.

• Snorkel around Floreana
• Explore North Seymour Island
• Discover Bartholomew Island

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