Top Charles Darwin Center Trips & Tours in July 2025

from $23,866

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Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin’s Footsteps

9 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II

Starts / Ends

Quito / Baltra

Activities

Urban Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Santa Cruz II on a fantastic 9-day sailing adventure exploring the wonderful Galapagos Islands. This famous volcanic archipelago is considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife viewing. Visit Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and Floreana.

• Visit Cerro Colorado
• Observe friendly sea lions
• Admire South Plaza's natural beauty
• Snorkel & kayak at Gardner Bay

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Familiarize yourself with the Galapagos Eastern Islands on a private cruise aboard La Pinta. This 5-day voyage takes you to the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, and Santa Cruz Island. Swim with playful sea lions, take coastal and inland hikes, and admire the famous giant tortoises and red-footed boobies.

• Snorkel with fish in Gardner Bay
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point

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from $63,840

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Alya

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins. Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day private Galapagos Islands expedition aboard the Alya.

• Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
• Hike to Dragon Hill

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from $31,987

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the landscapes and wildlife of the northern Galapagos Islands during this 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

• Take a tour around Darwin Bay
• Snorkel off the beach of Las Bachas
• View Daphne Island, a volcanic cone

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from $5,995

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Wildlife Discovery

San Cristobal - Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Galapagos 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 $5,870

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Eastern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

Activity Level

Variable

Introduce yourself to the Galapagos by taking a 5-day cruise to the Eastern Islands. This quick tour aboard the La Pinta features sea lions, red-footed boobies, and giant tortoises.

• Snorkel with fish in Gardner Bay
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point

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from $8,544

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata

Activity Level

Variable

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.

• Appreciate landscape on Isabela
• Practice aquatic activities
• Observe ecosystems of Santiago
• Snorkeling in Kicker RockS

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from $4,035

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

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from $2,670

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Central and Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Sail along Galapagos islands on Fragata yacht, and discover in 5 days the magic of this heavenly place, visit Isbela, Fernandina, Santiago and Santa Cruz.

• Hike & observe wildlife on Mosquera
• Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
• Snorkeling and observe penguins

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from $6,190

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

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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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from $2,499

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South-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Aida Maria on a dazzling 6-day sailing adventure across the Galapagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal. Explore the exclusive landscapes these islands have to offer and admire some of the rarest and beautiful wildlife on the planet!

• Discover Floreana
• Visit Devil’s Crown
• Snorkel at Garner Bay
• Explore Isla Lobos

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from $60,800

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Bonita

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita for a private expedition. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

• Discover Dragon Hill
• Visit Espumilla Beach
• See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
• Hike across Urbina Bay

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from $4,795

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Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Bachas Beach

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the unique beauty of the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day adventure aboard M/Y Monserrat. Learn about the history of this unique archipelago, rest on a white sand beach, view abundant wildlife, and take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime snorkel opportunities.

• Visit Charles Darwin Station
• Relax at Bachas Beach
• Spot red-footed boobies
• Witness marine life at Tortuga Rock

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from $93,290

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

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from $5,622

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Island Circumnavigation

15-Day Galapagos Cruise - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos on this 15-day cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

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from $126,450

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

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from $10,250

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Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

Activity Level

Variable

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.

• Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
• Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming

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