Top Highlands Trips & Tours in January 2026

from $10,950

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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.

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from $7,145

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Snorkel at Bartholomew Island
• Visit volcanic Rabida Island
• Relax on Darwin Bay's white beaches
• View Galapagos hawks & lava lizards

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Journey to the Eastern Galapagos Islands on board the Natural Paradise for an 8-day full exploration of the most recognized locations in the archipelago. Enjoy daily adventure activities such as snorkeling, dinghy rides, hiking, and swimming in the most pristine and wildlife-rich waters.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - East

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Explore Witch Hill
• Swim with reef fish
• Visit Cormorant Point
• Snorkel in clear water

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.

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from $6,645

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Northern & Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore lush Santa Cruz highland
• Marvel at blue-footed boobies
• Witness North Seymour's wildlife
• Explore Darwin Bay's mangrove trail

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel to explore the Northern and Southern Galapagos Islands. Witness unique wildlife, geological formations, and diverse landscapes. Discover giant tortoises, rare bird species, sea lion pups, and more, concluding at Black Turtle Cove before departing from Baltra Airport.

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from $5,600

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim on North Seymour
• Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
• Observe wildlife on Vicente Roca
• Walk around Flamingos Lagoon

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This Galapagos cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.

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from $5,195

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Dive Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua

• Visit Santiago Island
• Observe sharks at Wolf Island
• Discover “Darwin’s Arch”
• Admire Cape Douglas' marine life

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Scuba Diving

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Variable

Discover the underwater marvels of the remote northern Galapagos Islands of Wolf and Darwin on a Liveaboard diving cruise on the Aqua. See some of the following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and reef fish.

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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

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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 $4,500

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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Learn about Post Office Bay
• Inspect the ecosystem
• Hike on Chinese Hat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Get close to sea lions on a tour of the Southeast Islands. Discover the history of Post Office Bay and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.

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from $4,500

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North & West Islands

8 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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Variable

Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the North & West Islands. Discover the history behind Buccaneer Cove and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.

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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

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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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from $5,538

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Observe colonies of marine iguanas
• Explore the diverse marine life
• Visit lava tubes and lava flows
• View historical inscriptions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking

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Variable

Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos on this 7-day cruise on the Seaman Journey. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands.

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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

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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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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

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 $8,544

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata

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

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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.

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from $219,000

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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

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

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, 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.

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from $219,000

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Private Charter - Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
• Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
• Snorkel or stand up paddle board

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

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Whale Watching

Activity Level

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Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz and Santiago, viewing unique wildlife like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins & giant Galapagos tortoises.

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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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