Top Highlands Trips & Tours in October 2025

from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive private tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $19,855

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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• View Kicker Rock
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

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Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.

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from $12,306

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

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Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

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Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $101,959

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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 $83,540

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Private Charter - 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

Activity Level

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 $53,978

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

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 stunning 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 private charter cruise adventure for up to 16-passengers.

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from $53,978

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Aida Maria

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 private cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness the archipelago's 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 $5,550

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Naturalist Cruise

Baltra - Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II

• Explore diverse wildlife
• Snorkel among marine animals
• Hike Tagus Cove
• Discover Rabida's red lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

On this 8-day Galapagos Naturalist cruise aboard the Galaxy Diver II, marvel at the splendor of nature while engaging in snorkeling activities and encountering incredible wildlife. Sail from Baltra to Seymour, making delightful stops at the picturesque islands of Rabida, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Seymour!

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from $130,610

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Private Charter - Southwestern Islands Aboard Anahi

11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Experience the letter exchange
• Explore Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel in Tagus Cove

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day private cruise aboard Anahi for a Southwestern Galápagos Islands adventure. From scenic walks and sea lion encounters in San Cristobal to snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, exploring volcanoes on Isabela, and marveling at unique landscapes on Rábida and Bartolomé, this journey unveils a variety of wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation II

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $6,388

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

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Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top II in 8 days, explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands.

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from $4,400

up to$2000

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

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

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

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from $2,600

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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier
• Snorkel and kayak at Sullivan Bay
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo III

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Observe giant tortoises
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike to a red-footed booby colony
• Visit Pinnacle Rock

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Discover the spectacular northern islands aboard the La Pinta on a 5-day private Galapagos adventure. This small ship adventure takes you to the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Admire sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous.

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

Starts / Ends

Santa Cruz / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

This private tour of the Northern Islands provides an unforgettable 5-day itinerary in the Galapagos, with some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands that are continually forming. Your adventure begins in Santa Cruz and concludes in Baltra, with stops on the gorgeous islands of Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and Santa Fe.

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from $178,101

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II Aboard Anahi

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 private 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 $137,000

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Private Charter - Darwin's Odyssey Aboard Tribute

7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Explore Santa Cruz
• Visit Punta Moreno
• Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
• See flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day private Darwin's Odyssey cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, snorkel with playful sea creatures, hike Sierra Negra volcano, and witness unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.

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