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Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands on our 17 diverse tours & cruises for 2026. Nestled in Santa Cruz, the El Chato Tortoise Reserve offers a unique opportunity to witness these ancient giants up close in their natural habitat. Our itineraries promise unforgettable wildlife encounters, captivating landscapes, and insights into the delicate ecosystems of this iconic destination. Over 5 to 15 days, you can explore the pristine beauty of the Galapagos, renowned for its diverse marine life and intriguing volcanic formations. With activities like snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife viewing, each day presents a new adventure and a chance to connect with nature. Starting at $2,019 to $160,450, embark on a journey that will leave you in awe of the natural world and the enchanting creatures that call the Galapagos home. To start planning your seamless trip to the Galapagos Islands, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists.
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
from $5,549
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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
Activity Level
Moderate
Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $7,961
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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White tipped shark
from $5,845
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Enjoy Post Office Bay's beaches
  • Visit Devil’s Crown
  • Observe unique wildlife
Activity Level
Variable
Board the brand new Infinity on this spectacular 5-day sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.
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Infinity
from $105,450
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Infinity

5 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Enjoy Post Office Bay's beaches
  • Visit Devil’s Crown
  • Observe unique wildlife
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Infinity on this spectacular 5-day private sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.
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Colorful land iguana
from $8,745
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North & South Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Santa Cruz's marine wildlife
  • Visit the colorful Rabida Island
  • Experience Dragon Hill's beauty
  • Hike through Floreana Island
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the wonderful Galapagos Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard the Infinity. Visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal, a sophisticated architectural space destined for natural interpretation of the Galapagos. Scout around Black Turtle Cove, Darwin Bay, and Dragon Hill as you cruise in the archipelago's marine life-rich waters.
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Cruising in the Galapagos
from $3,945
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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Santiago's natural beauty
Starts / Ends
Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 4-day voyage scouting the central and northern islands of the Galapagos. Satisfy yourself with the majesty of the exceptional landscape, and relax on the beach. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef sharks, flamingos, and playful sea lions. This memorable vacation will leave you wanting to come back for more.
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Infinity
from $160,450
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Private Charter - North & South Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Santa Cruz's marine wildlife
  • Visit the colorful Rabida Island
  • Experience Dragon Hill's beauty
  • Hike through Floreana Island
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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the wonderful Galapagos Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Infinity. Visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal, a sophisticated architectural space destined for natural interpretation of the Galapagos. Scout around Black Turtle Cove, Darwin Bay, and Dragon Hill as you cruise in the archipelago's marine life-rich waters.
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Infinity
from $71,450
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Infinity

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Santiago's natural beauty
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Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Activity Level
Variable
Satisfy yourself with the majesty of the exceptional landscape, and relax on the beach during this 4-day private charter cruise. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef sharks, flamingos, and playful sea lions.
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $2,019
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Galapagos Northeast Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 4 days cruising the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more! Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies.
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Coral I
from $44,843
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Private Charter - Galapagos Northeast Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies during this 4-day private cruise across the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more!
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Beach on Isabela island
from $10,745
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Western Galapagos Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cormorant II
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel along side fish & sea lions
  • View a cormorant nesting site
  • Visit the Tortoise Breeding Station
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Take this 8-day cruise aboard the luxurious Cormorant II catamaran where you'll snorkel, hike, and kayak your way around the Western Islands of the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.
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Sea lion coming in from a swim
from $17,744
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Galápagos Islands Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • See the iconic Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit famous Pinnacle rock
  • Cruise to Buccaneer Cove
Starts / Ends
Quito / Baltra
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
This 7-day Northern Islands Galapagos cruise explores the islands of Genovesa, Bartolome, Santiago, Santa Cruz and more. Snorkel with sea lions, witness the famous dance of the blue-footed boobies, and see the giant tortoises which gave this archipelago its name.
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Snorkeling the tropical waters of the Galapagos islands.
from $21,980
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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
Starts / Ends
Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez
Activities
Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.
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See Blue-footed Boobies on your trip to the Galapagos
from $4,292
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Galapagos Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
  • Discover Galapagos origins
  • Hike across Española Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful locations and breathtaking landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española and Floreana Islands.
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Coral I
from $97,309
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Private Charter - Galapagos Eastern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
  • Hike across Española Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 8-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands.
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Kayaking in Galapagos
from $21,980
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East & West Galapagos

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit sea lions in Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
From Baltra to Santa Cruz, board Aqua Mare for an East and West Galapagos expedition that takes you to the most important sights of the Enchanted Islands. Tour El Barranco, Bahía Sullivan, Cerro Dragón, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve, Punta Suarez, Sante Fé, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormorant, Punta Espinoza, North Seymour Island, and more.
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Sierra Negra, Isabela Island, Galapagos
from $12,163
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
  • Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.
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