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Sea lion on a pristine beach
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
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San Cristobal Airport / Isla Lobos
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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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Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Discover Urbina Bay wildlife
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore with your private group
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day private western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Discover Santa Cruz Island, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Isabela Island, the dramatic scenery of Fernandina Island, and the black-sand beaches of Santiago Island, where flamingos, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions can be seen throughout the journey.
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
from $79,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Explore Los Gemelos craters
  • Hike Sulphur Mines trails
  • Discover Elizabeth Bay mangroves
  • Snorkel in Isabela
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Baltra / Baltra
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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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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $11,002
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Galapagos Islands – In Darwin’s Footsteps plus Machu Picchu

Lima to Quito - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Travel Charles Darwin's footsteps
  • Cruise Galapagos Islands
  • Discover wildlife on land and sea
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Lima / Quito
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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits, Citizen Science, Land & Sea Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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Travel from Lima, Peru, to the Galapagos and Quito on this 14-day adventure aboard Santa Cruz II. You explore Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley before cruising the Galapagos Islands and encountering iconic wildlife.
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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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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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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $6,685
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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
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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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Kayaking Tagus Cove
from $5,000
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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
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Baltra / Baltra
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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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Snorkeling girl
from $5,000
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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
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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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What a life!
from $3,562
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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
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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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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Sea lion coming in from a swim
from $3,562
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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
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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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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Someone take a picture of us together....
from $106,958
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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
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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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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
from $275,405
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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
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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