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lounging in the harbor - Santa Cruz
from $10,450
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Following Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Relax on an olivine crystal beach
  • Spot land iguanas on a hike
  • Visit Tagus Cove
  • Enjoy exploratory snorkeling
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour!
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Galapagos Tortoise
from $11,613
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Islands Circumnavigation II

Roundtrip Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
  • Ascend Sierra Negra
  • Discover unique wetland birds
  • Swim around Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience a 15-day 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.
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A kayaking trip to see the local bird life of the Galapagos.
from $9,400
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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
  • Snorkel on Isabela Island
  • Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
  • Walk the white beach of Las Bachas
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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
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Variable
Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.
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Sea lion on North Seymour
from $9,400
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Footsteps Back in Time

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Meet South Plaza´s vast wildlife
  • Snorkel with sea lions & penguins
  • Visit Santa Fe´s archipelago
  • Walk on Punta Cormorant´s beaches
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San Cristobal / Baltra
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Variable
Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.
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Sea lion on a pristine beach
from $9,990
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Central Islands Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit D. Rodriguez Breeding Center
  • Observe blue-footed boobies
  • Relax at Gardner Bay
  • Take a panga ride to Champion Islet
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Discover the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa islands on this incredible 8-day adventure aboard the Elite. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the native wildlife.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $9,282
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Islands Circumnavigation I

Baltra - San Cristobal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Walk through Las Tintoreras
  • Observe unique wetland birds
  • Visit Punta Espinoza
  • Snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands on this 12-day 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.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $6,100
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • See Santa Cruz giant tortoises
  • Experience snorkeling in Tintoreras
  • Seer flamingos at Moreno Point
  • Witness marine iguanas at Espinoza
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Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise across the Galapagos Islands aboard Galaxy Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, Isabela's Tintoreras, and Fernandina's Moreno Point. Encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and blue-footed boobies. Enjoy activities like hiking through volcanic landscapes, snorkeling with sea turtles, and discovering rich marine life. End your adventure with a visit to Bachas Beach, a vital nesting site for sea turtles.
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Punto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos
from $8,544
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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Practice aquatic activities
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
  • Snorkeling in Kicker RockS
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Recreation aboard Fragata in 15 days around unique landscapes and impressive wildlife, around Genovesa, Bartholomew, San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, among other.
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Scuba diving in the reefs
from $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
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Variable
Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.
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Flamingo Lagoon
from $6,195
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Western Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Discover Isabela and Las Tintoreras
  • Ascend Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Visit Elizabeth Bay
  • Observe sea lions in the lagoon
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Anahi in the western Galapagos Islands. 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.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,164
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Galapagos Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Discover Vicente Roca Point
  • Take a dinghy ride along Isabela
  • Explore the volcanic Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Fe's sea lion colonies
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Whale Watching
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Variable
​Join an 8-day cruise exploring the magical secrets of the Galapagos archipelago, visiting incredible locations, and indulging yourself in the exotic beauty of the unique landscapes that only the Galapagos can offer.
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Giant Tortoise
from $4,164
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Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
  • Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
  • View impressive volcanic landscapes
  • Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the best of the southeastern and north central islands of the Galapagos, on this 8-day cruise aboard the Corals. Enjoy the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz and Rabida, and take part in a diverse list of activities as snorkeling, hiking, and swimming.
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Exploring the Galapagos - Kicker Rock
from $6,190
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Northern Islands Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit Charles Darwin R. Station
  • Snorkel across Darwin Bay
  • Discover the beautiful Kicker Rock
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Elite for a 5-Day sailing expedition across one of the most unique archipelagos on the planet, the Galapagos Islands. Experience the beauty and natural charm of these volcanic islands while visiting Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rabida and San Cristobal.
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Golden Land Iguana on Santa Fe Island
from $5,850
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • See Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Observe the endemic Waved albatross
  • Enjoy the Gardner Bay beach.
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the magnificent 16-passenger motor yacht Beluga, which includes San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa, which are among the most spectacular in the archipelago.
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Galapagos snorkeling
from $5,850
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
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Snorkeling girl
from $5,140
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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • Observe the giant Galapagos turtles
  • Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
  • Snorkel around Gardner Island
  • Take incredible photos of landscape
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Enjoy 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .
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Family in the Galapagos
from $4,400
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
  • Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
  • Climb up Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Snorkel around Devil's Crown
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise through the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day tour.
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Sea lion soaking in some Galapagos sun
from $4,400
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West-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
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Variable
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