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Experience the captivating beauty of San Cristobal's Tijeretas Hill and Frigatebird Hill on one of Adventure Life's 29 carefully crafted Galapagos tours for 2025-2026. Nestled in the Galapagos Islands, these tours offer a unique journey that seamlessly blends wildlife viewing, hiking, and birdwatching, providing an in-depth exploration of this remarkable destination. Over 5 to 15 days, you will discover the iconic Frigatebirds soaring above the cliffs, witness the stunning panoramic views from Tijeretas Hill, and immerse yourself in the biodiversity that defines the Galapagos. With prices starting at $2,325 to $259,250, come and explore the wonders of San Cristobal's natural landscapes and wildlife. To join us on a trip that unveils the magic of the Galapagos Islands, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless adventure.
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $2,610
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Galapagos Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Discover Galapagos origins
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Sea lion in the Galapagos
from $6,195
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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.
  • Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
  • Discover Floreana Island's beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Sea lion in galapagos
from $11,695
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Southern & Northern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $12,995
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Central East & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.
  • Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
  • Visit Rábida's red sand beach
  • See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
  • Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos
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Floreana Island
from $117,705
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a private 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.
  • Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
  • Discover Floreana Island's beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Giant Tortoise
from $4,164
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Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
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.
  • Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
  • Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
  • View impressive volcanic landscapes
  • Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
from $4,768
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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
from $246,905
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Private Charter - Central East & Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.
  • Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
  • Visit Rábida's red sand beach
  • See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
  • Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $222,205
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Private Charter - Southern & Northern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
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Corals sailing together
from $56,256
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast Islands Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an affordable 5-day Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals yacht exploring the southeastern and central islands' wildlife and stunning landscape, including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil´s Crown
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(Seymour) Sea Lions in and out of the H2O
from $2,325
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Southern Islands I

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 4-day cruse through the southern islands of the Galapagos on the Archipel I. Get the opportunity to explore the wildlife-rich shores and breathtaking landscapes of San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.
  • Visit wildlife observation points
  • Observe a colony of sea lions
  • Meet the Galapagos giant turtles
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Floreana Island
from $4,292
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East & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This unforgettable 8-day cruise offers amazing wildlife viewing such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas and playful sea lions. Set sail upon the comfortable Galapagos Legend with 100 guests, a pool, and several luxury-class amenities.
  • Explore beautiful beaches
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Snorkel among green sea turtles
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Galapagos Legend
from $243,275
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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This unforgettable 8-day private cruise offers amazing wildlife viewing such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Set sail upon the comfortable Galapagos Legend with 100 guests, a pool, and several luxury-class amenities.
  • Explore beautiful beaches
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Snorkel among green sea turtles
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Corals sailing together
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day Southeast & North Central Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals takes you across the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Rabida. Encounter fascinating native wildlife such as giant tortoises, sea lions, flamingos, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and iguanas while you swim, snorkel or hike.
  • Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
  • Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
  • View impressive volcanic landscapes
  • Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”
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Sea lions being lazy on the beach
from $5,995
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Enchanted Escape

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the exciting 5-day 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 on San Cristobal island 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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A marine iguana suns itself on volcanic rock
from $3,595
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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Visit key sites including Santa Cruz Highlands, Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Pitt Point, Witch Hill, and Tijeretas Hill. Spot unique wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.
  • Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
  • Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
  • Encounter land iguanas
  • Discover three booby species
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Punta Suarez, Espanola
from $4,400
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East-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise around the Galapagos archipelago aboard the Beluga and learn about the wildlife and geological activity unique to this region. Snorkeling among marinelife, exploring the islands on foot, and visiting the Charles Darwin Research Center are all highlights included on this short cruise!
  • Explore El Junco Lagoon
  • Visit the Research Center
  • View lava tubes and lava flows
  • Cruise through mangroves
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $7,960
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Galapagos Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Circumnavigation of the Galapagos Islands on the highly-rated Galapagos Legend ship provides a comprehensive, unforgettable tour of the Galapagos. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, and many more unique native species!
  • Hike through a volcanic landscape
  • Visit a sea turtle nesting site
  • Explore Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
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