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Sail the Galapagos on the Origin ship!
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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Two Galapagos giant tortoises in green foliage
from $7,851
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Galapagos Escape

Quito Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II
  • Snorkel Santa Fe Waters
  • Spot Galapagos penguins
  • Visit Santa Cruz Highlands
  • Hike Santiago Lava Fields
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Quito / Quito
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Whale Watching
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Explore the vibrant islands of the Galápagos through fascinating activities such as walking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II, elevates the Galápagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 
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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
from $9,731
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Galapagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles

Quito Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Explore Quito Old Town
  • See nine of the best isles
  • Discover Isabela & Fernandina
  • Experience Santiago coastline
  • Learn islands and Darwin research
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Quito / Baltra
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Snorkeling, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Enjoy an 11-day Galapagos Island Cruise on Santa Cruz II, starting in Quito and visiting Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and more. Discover wildlife, beaches, and volcanic landscapes.
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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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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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Land iguana looking out over water
from $7,100
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Get up close with amazing wildlife
  • Explore Isabela Island
  • Spot fur seals in Santiago
  • Observe Santa Cruz giant tortoises
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Baltra / Baltra
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Join Galaxy Sirius on a 6-day Galapagos cruise to encounter an incredible array of wildlife, from giant tortoises to playful sea lions. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago, and enjoy activities such as snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife spotting. Expert guides share their knowledge and passion, ensuring an unforgettable journey.
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Sea lion on the beach
from $5,700
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Send a mail from Post Office Bay
  • Learn about the island's past
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Join the Galaxy Sirius on a fully inclusive 5-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands, and discover the wonders of the Southern Islands including Floreana, Espanola, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, and Santa Cruz. Experience the thrill of snorkeling among sea turtles, playful sea lions, marine iguanas, rare and colorful fish, sharks, and even penguins.
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Traditional boat on the Rio Negro, Amazon
from $8,618
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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
  • See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take canoe excursions
  • Walk along a suspended bridge
  • Spot a unique and elusive bear
  • Visit Otavalo Market
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Quito / Quito
Activities
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Relaxed
Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
from $4,200
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
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Baltra / North Seymour
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Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $4,200
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Central & Southern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Dive into an 8-day Central & Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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South Plaza Island
from $5,190
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Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

San Cristobal to Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Panoramic views at Pinnacle Rock
  • Explore Santa Fe's cactus forests
  • Spot South Plaza birdlife haven
  • Explore Sullivan Bay
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day Northern and Central Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/C Monique. Explore San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Walk volcanic trails, kayak along rugged coastlines, and snorkel with sea lions, rays, turtles, and reef sharks.
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Spot amazing wildlife
from $5,350
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Spot Lobos Island sea lions
  • Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.
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Sea turtle swimming in the clear water
from $4,272
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North and South Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Practice aquatic activities
  • Hike to Pinnacle Rock
  • Enjoy the sighting of wildlife
  • Snorkeling & diving on Kicker Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Fragarta cruise leads to you around Galapagos Islands in 8 days, visit the last home of lonesome George in Santa Cruz, discover different landscape and volcanic land and enjoy the sighting of animals typical of the islands.
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If you go to the Galápagos, ask for James Sanchez as your guide he was fantastic! Very nice and extremely knowledgeable
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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.
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Erin was wonderful! Informative, friendly, knowledgeable. She gave us several options, listened to our concerns and requests and came up with a great itinerary.
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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
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