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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $13,644
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Central East & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
  • Visit Rábida's red sand beach
  • See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
  • Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.
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Family fun in the Galapagos
from $13,644
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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $6,100
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • See Santa Cruz giant tortoises
  • Snorkel clear waters at Tintoreras
  • Walk lava fields at Sullivan Bay
  • See land iguanas and flamingos
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise across the Galapagos Islands aboard Galaxy. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, Isabela's Tintoreras, and Fernandina's Moreno Point. Encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and blue-footed boobies.
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Giant Tortoise
from $2,019
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North & Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet the Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Visit the wildlife-rich Genovesa
  • Snorkel among sea lions
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Set sail on a 4-day Galapagos North & Central Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Legend to discover Santa Cruz, Genovesa, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. Spot giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, sea lions, reef sharks, and iguanas. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife viewing in unique habitats with expert naturalists.
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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
from $2,426
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Galapagos Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the Galapagos' North Central islands on this four-day cruise and pay a visit to the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, which is home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and was once home to the renowned Lonesome George. Stroll through pathways flanked by indigenous land iguanas, mockingbirds, Darwin's finches, or snorkel in clear waters.
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Giant Tortoise
from $112,108
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Private Charter - North & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • See wildlife in Black Turtle Cove
  • Genovesa bird viewing
  • See South Plaza’s land iguanas
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a 4-day Private Galapagos Charter aboard Galapagos Legend for exclusive exploration of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. Experience giant tortoises, sea lions, seabirds, and marine life with personalized excursions, private guides, and flexible schedules for your group.
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Corals during the sunset
from $42,191
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Private Charter - Galapagos Central Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill's wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
During this 4-day private cruise explore the North Central islands of the Galapagos and visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and where the famous Lonesome George used to live. Walk through trails escorted by endemic land iguanas, mockingbirds, and Darwin´s finches, snorkel in crystalline waters and more!
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Land Iguana, Galapagos Islands
from $8,290
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Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove Mangroves
  • Explore Santa Fe Iguana trails
  • Hike Punta Suarez and see wildlife
  • Spot Gardner Bay sea lions
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise. Explore Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Genovesa, Santiago, and more. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters, including giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,700
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Baltra / Bachas Beach
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Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
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Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island
from $13,980
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Private Charter - Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Visit Santa Cruz Highlands
  • See Fernandina’s mangrove ecosystem
  • See flamingos at Moreno Point
  • Watch reef sharks and rays
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Explore the Western Galapagos on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard Galaxy, visiting Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Spot giant tortoises, penguins, and marine iguanas. Snorkel vibrant reefs and hike volcanic trails.
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Punta Suarez on Espanola Island - Nazca boobies!
from $123,790
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Private Charter - Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove mangroves
  • View seabirds in Genovesa
  • See Santa Fe land iguanas
  • Join Post Office Bay's tradition
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Galapagos private charter aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Explore with guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides while spotting giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, boobies, and sea lions.
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Punta Suarez on Espanola Island - lounging iguanas
from $62,490
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Spot Santa Cruz's giant tortoises
  • Visit Floreana Post Office Bay
  • Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
  • Visit Post Office Bay
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Baltra / San Cristobal
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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 4-day private charter Galapagos cruise across Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Enjoy exclusive access to iconic sites, from Post Office Bay to Kicker Rock. Snorkel with sea lions, observe giant tortoises, and hike diverse habitats with full privacy and personalized experiences in the islands.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $7,100
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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Witness dolphins, sharks and more
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
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Whale Watching, Scuba Diving
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Variable
This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.
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Galapagos penguin swimming underwater
from $4,845
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Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Witness a nesting site for boobies
  • Explore white coral sand beaches
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience a 5-day Galápagos adventure aboard the Sea Star, exploring Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago, and Genovesa Islands. Discover breathtaking volcanic landscapes, snorkel with penguins, and encounter iconic wildlife while hiking, kayaking, and exploring mangrove-lined coves.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
from $3,850
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
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Baltra / North Seymour
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.
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A boating tour getting ready to leave the shore.
from $2,691
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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Watch Bachas Beach sea lions
  • Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day Galapagos Western Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Legend to visit Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel with penguins, kayak near sea lions, and see giant tortoises. Explore red-sand beaches, black lava shores, and pristine coves with expert-led excursions.
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Sea Lions on the beach at Gardner Bay, Galapagos Islands
from $2,826
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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit San Cristobal Interpretation
  • Explore Gardner Bay White Beach
  • See Punta Suarez Albatross colony
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Explore the south-eastern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Galapagos Legend. Visit interpretation centers, see albatross, flamingos, sea lions, and giant tortoises. Experience a mix of wildlife encounters and natural highlights across diverse Galapagos landscapes in one expedition.
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Curious sea lion during a snorkeling outing
from $3,233
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Western Galapagos Islands Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
  • Meet Fernandina's endemic species
  • Land on Urbina's black beach
  • Explore Santiago's shores
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 5-day all inclusive Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II yachts explore the central and western islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela and Fernandina. Hike among dramatic volcanic landscapes filled with wildlife, and snorkel among marine iguanas, sea turtles, playful sea lions, colorful schools of fish, sharks, and even penguins!
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