Top Charles Darwin Center Trips & Tours in May 2026

from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day private cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $10,750

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

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Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - Central Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Relax at Gardner Bay
• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Visit D. Rodriguez Breeding Center
• Take a panga ride to Champion Islet

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Isla Lobos

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the M/C Elite on this fascinating 8-day private Central Galapagos cruise. Discover the islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa. 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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from $129,690

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West Aboard Ocean Spray

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private charter cruise aboard the Ocean Spray. Explore striking volcanic landscapes and spot incredible wildlife with your expert guides on this unforgettable voyage.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Spot incredible wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• See unique species of birds
• Explore with your private group

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to behold making this an incredible vacation.

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from $87,826

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Visit Charles Darwin Center
• Sail around Kicker Rock
• Explores Rabida its landscapes
• Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV during this 8-day private cruise, where you'll enjoy the snorkeling in South Plaza, a panga ride in Turtle Cove, the Hill at Pitt Point and excursions on Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, and Santa Fe.

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from $79,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting private tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat with your family or friends on this private 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

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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from $6,684

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Island Circumnavigation

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

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

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.

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from $6,195

From $2997

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
• Explore Espinosa Point
• Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
• Discover Post Office Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!

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from $5,140

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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Observe the nesting of boobies
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Hiking and observe the twin craters

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!

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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

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $3,561

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day adventure.

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from $3,561

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

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from $106,957

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos islands on this 15-day private charter 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.

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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

• Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
• Visit Rábida's red sand beach
• See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
• Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

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.

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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

• Enjoy exploring Española Island
• Discover Floreana's beaches
• Interact with the playful sea lion
• Explore Genovesa Island

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.

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