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Galapagos penguin by the water
from $111,450
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Natural Paradise

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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Experience the Eastern Galapagos Islands on board the Natural Paradise for a private 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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Sea lion on the beach of Espanola Island
from $92,720
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Private Charter - Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Swim with reef sharks at Floreana
  • Encounter giant tortoises
  • Spot marine life in Kicker Rock
  • Spot blue-footed boobies up close
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing
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Set sail on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard the Galaxy to explore the Northeast and Southeastern Galapagos Islands, including North Seymour, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Hike volcanic trails, snorkel with vibrant marine life, relax on pristine beaches, and encounter iconic wildlife unique to the archipelago.
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Sail the Galapagos on the Origin ship!
from $10,750
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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
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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and 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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Green sea turtle swimming
from $8,690
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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • View a sea lion colony
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Visit the blowhole on Espanola
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.
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(Santiago)
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
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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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Sea lions bask in the sun on the beach
from $111,790
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Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
  • Discover North Seymour Island
  • Admire Red and Blue-footed Boobies
  • Swim & snorkel across clear waters
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the North and Central Galapagos Islands' natural beauty and wildlife on a 6-day cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Sail across some of the most emblematic islands of Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa. Enjoy snorkeling, boating, bird-watching, and island exploration with a native national park guide.
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SALLY LIGHTFOOT CRAB
from $96,890
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
  • Explore Urbina Bay
  • Hike along lava paths
  • Take a trail along Lake Darwin
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
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Variable
Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
from $8,516
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Southwestern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 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 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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Punto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos
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
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
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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Wildlife in the Galapagos
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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Variable
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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Family in the Galapagos
from $4,400
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Eastern Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Explore Los Gemelos craters
  • Walk South Plazas trails
  • Ascend Bartolomé Pinnacle Rock
  • Hike Gardner Bay cliffs
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Cruise through the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day tour.
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Getting up close with a crab in the Galapagos
from $4,400
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Western Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore Elizabeth Bay
  • Explore Punta Moreno
  • Visit Bartolomé Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
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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