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Select one of the below 142 best Charles Darwin Center trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Charles Darwin Center. Our Charles Darwin Center trips for 2026 feature Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and start from $1,800 for trips of 5 to 16 days. Contact Adventure Life's Charles Darwin Center trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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South Plaza Island
from $6,388
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Discover Bachas Beach
  • Admire Galapagos wildlife
  • Walk through a cactus forest
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
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Travel to Baltra, Genovesa, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Floreana and more on this 8-day tour of the. Board the Tip Top II for a vacation full of unique wildlife, snorkeling, and sightseeing!
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $4,119
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
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Biking
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Moderate
This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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Blue-footed Booby lands on North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands.
from $5,890
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Exploring Galapagos

Quito Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • View endemic wildlife
  • Discover scenic coastlines
  • See varied islands and habitats
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
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Quito / Quito
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Variable
Spend 10 days exploring the legendary Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour II. Actively experience the wildlife and wonders of the islands through kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.
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from $9,100
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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • See Galapagos sea lions
  • See flightless cormorant
  • Visit giant tortoises
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Quito / Quito
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Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching
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Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.
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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
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
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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Exploring the Galapagos - Kicker Rock
from $6,190
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Northern Islands Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit Charles Darwin R. Station
  • Snorkel across Darwin Bay
  • Discover the beautiful Kicker Rock
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Baltra / San Cristobal
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Variable
Board the Elite for a 5-Day sailing expedition across one of the most unique archipelagos on the planet, the Galapagos Islands. Experience the beauty and natural charm of these volcanic islands while visiting Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rabida and San Cristobal.
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Kicker Rock at sunset in the Galapagos
from $6,190
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
  • Discover Kicker Rock
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Sail through the Southern Galapagos Islands, exploring their biodiverse and magical landscapes. Starting in Baltra making your way through Española, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, South Plaza and back to Balta.
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Sea Lions lounging in Buccaneer Cove
from $2,900
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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
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Baltra / Baltra
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the Western Islands Discover the history behind Buccaneer Cove and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 5-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.
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Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Sea Lion
from $2,670
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Central Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Relax on Tortuga Bay
  • Visit history places
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the stunning landscape of Galapagos aboard Fragata yacht in 5 days, where you enjoy in a panga ride on Black Turtle, snorkeling at red beach on Rabida, learns about history in wall of tears and observe a unique wildlife in Santa Cruz.
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Sea lion encounter while snorkeling
from $92,390
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Enjoy Kicker Rock's wildlife
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Sail through the Southeastern Galapagos Islands on a 5-day private cruise. Embark the M/C Endemic in Baltra making your way through Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Española, Santa Fe, and South Plaza. Overflowing with wildlife, volcanic wonders, and breathtaking landscapes, this is the perfect vacation choice.
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Sea lion on rocks on San Cristobal Island, Kicker Rock in background
from $92,390
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Snorkel across Darwin Bay
  • Discover the beautiful Kicker Rock
  • Visit Charles Darwin R. Station
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Baltra / San Cristobal
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Variable
Board the M/C Elite for a 5-day private Galapagos Northern Galapagos cruise. Visit Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rabida, and San Cristobal to experience the volcanic islands' beauty and natural charm. Witness an abundance of unique wildlife, including tortoises, iguanas, several bird species, and sea lions.
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A distant view of Kicker Rock
from $4,350
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. 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.
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