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Green sea turtle swimming
from $7,095
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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
  • Discover Floreana Island's beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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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.
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Beach Walk at Gardner Bay, Espanola, Galapagos Islands
from $3,600
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Southeastern Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Stella
  • Snorkel Lobos calm waters
  • Walk Suarez Point trail
  • Relax Gardner Bay beach
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on this 4-day Galapagos Southeastern cruise aboard Galaxy Stella. Discover diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes across the Galápagos Islands’ iconic destinations. Experience hiking, snorkeling, and unforgettable encounters with unique species in pristine habitats.
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
from $1,800
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
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San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.
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Floreana Island
from $8,075
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Galapagos Escape

Ecuador Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini
  • Search for Santa Cruz tortoises
  • See flightless cormorants
  • See San Cristobal wildlife
  • Visit Española Punta Suarez
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Quito / Quito
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Whale Watching
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Embark on an 8-day Galapagos cruise. Arrive in Quito, then fly to Baltra to board National Geographic Gemini. Explore Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, and North Seymour. Hike volcanic trails, snorkel with sea lions, spot giant tortoises, and search for whales and dolphins.
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Adult green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii) underwater off the west side of Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands
from $8,819
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Galapagos Escape

Quito Roundtrip - 8 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
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Quito / Quito
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Variable
Discover the vibrant islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise through fascinating activities such as walking and trekking, kayaking, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II elevates the Galapagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 
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Blue-footed boobies perched on volcanic rocks
from $7,845
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South & East Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz
  • Spot blue-footed boobies
  • Stroll along Gardner Bay
  • Visit La Galapaguera
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Baltra / Baltra
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Embark on a 7-day exploration cruise with Galapagos Horizon, visiting iconic sites like Twin Craters and Post Office Bay. Encounter diverse wildlife, snorkel in pristine waters, and delve into the islands' rich natural and human history.
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $12,109
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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Quito to Lima - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
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Quito / Lima
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Combine a Galápagos expedition aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II with a land-based exploration of Machu Picchu and Peru’s rich Inca heritage on this unforgettable 16-day adventure. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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South Plaza Island
from $9,250
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Central East Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore the Santa Cruz highlands
  • Hike to Bartolomé's summit
  • Land at South Plaza for forest walk
  • Greet playful sea lions
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Set sail on a 5-day cruise from Baltra to San Cristobal aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Central East Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands and lava tunnels, Rábida's red sand beach, Bartolomé's volcanic panoramas, and South Plaza's land iguanas. Discover more flora and fauna while enjoying up-close wildlife encounters.
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $4,100
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East and South Islands

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Snorkel at Devil’s Crown
  • Observe sea lion colonies
  • Encounter land iguanas
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San Cristobal / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day East and South Galapagos cruise aboard Ecogalaxy. Visit San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Fe, and South Plaza. Snorkel with sea lions and turtles, hike volcanic trails, and observe rare wildlife including waved albatrosses and giant tortoises.
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Sea Lions on the beach at Gardner Bay, Galapagos Islands
from $3,472
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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit San Cristobal Interpretation
  • Explore Gardner Bay White Beach
  • See Punta Suarez Albatross colony
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Explore the south-eastern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Galapagos Legend. Visit interpretation centers, see albatross, flamingos, sea lions, and giant tortoises. Experience a mix of wildlife encounters and natural highlights across diverse Galapagos landscapes in one expedition.
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A marine iguana suns itself on volcanic rock
from $3,795
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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
  • Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
  • Encounter land iguanas
  • Discover three booby species
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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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.
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Sea lions on Fernandina Island
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
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Santa Cruz Highlands / Bachas Beach
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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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