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Devil's Crown Galapagos
$62,000
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Private Charter - 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
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the wildlife and vegetation-rich shores of the Galapagos Southeast Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard the Nemo II. Enjoy opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, or sail on a panga boat while exploring volcanic landscapes, unique flora and fauna, historic sites, and stunning …
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Scuba diving in the reefs
$7,395
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Diving Galapagos

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sky
  • Dive in Cousins Rocks
  • Take a land tour in Bartolome
  • See horn sharks at Cape Marshall
  • Watch Galapagos Giant Turtles
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky is a scuba diver's dream. Journey throughout the Galapagos to scuba dive in some of the best spots in the world! Take a land tour in Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks. Dive with sharks on Wolf Island and Darwin Island. Experience a wide array of …
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Join the Alia on an adventure to the Galapagos Islands
$79,040
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
  • Walk across Gardner Bay
  • Discover Suarez Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Highlands
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join the Alia on this private 6-day journey cruising across the Southern Galapagos Islands,ecologically recognized for their pure beauty and uniqueness.Visit Lobos Island, a perfect spot for hiking on one of the most photographedbeaches in the archipelagowith white powdery sand and an abundance of …
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$126,450
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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 8-day private cruise aboard the Galapagos Horizon around the stunning Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing large colonies of sea lions and nesting …
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Galaxy II ship
$57,760
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Private Charter - Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard EcoGalaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Swim along coral beaches
  • Observe a variety of sea birds
  • Hike the shores of North Seymour
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 5-day Northeast Islands private cruise aboard the EcoGalaxy explores the islands of San Cristobal, North Seymour, Genovesa, and more. Snorkel with colorful fish, swim among sea lions and hike along beautiful trails to observe many endemic species of birds. A fantastic way to observe the unique …
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Ocean Spray
$81,990
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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
  • Trek through mangroves
  • Snorkel in search of marinlife
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Once on board, cruise to Bartolome Island and hike to the summit of the volcano for panoramic views. Trek through mangroves and view tidal pools teeming with sea lions and reef fish on Genovesa Island. In addition, snorkel along side school of fish, rays, sea lions and if you're lucky, …
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Sea kayaking expedition in the Galapagos
$11,725
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience an Islands Circumnavigation on your Galapagos tour aboard the Seaman Journey. This 15-day adventure cruise highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to snorkeling with sea lions, exploring reef systems, and viewing the famous Galapagos tortoises.
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Galapagos penguin by the water
$9,345
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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Horizon around the stunning Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing large colonies of sea lions and nesting …
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Green sea turtle swimming
$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
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the Ocean Spray for a Galapagos circumnavigation tour. This 8-day adventure visits the islands of Isabela, South Plaza, Espanola, and San Cristobal, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
$4,700
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / North Seymour
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Diver to the Western Galapagos Islands. Trek highlands, meeting giant tortoises then plunge into crystalline Tintoreras, snorkeling with vibrant marine life and even sharks. Climb Sierra Negra, marveling at volcanic panoramas. Graceful flamingos and …
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Overlook at Pitt Point
$4,145
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • View young and old tortoises
  • Hike through San Cristobal
  • Snorkel and swim with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the wonder of the Galapagos islands while touring this stunning archipelago. Dip into history, swim with playful sea lions and take photos with the famed Galapagos tortoise at the Charles Darwin Research Center. This 4-day trip features white sandy beaches and abundant wildlife. Enjoy …
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Sunsets aboard the Camila
$58,450
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • View young and old tortoises
  • Hike through San Cristobal
  • Snorkel and swim with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the wonder of the Galapagos islands while touring this stunning archipelago. Dip into history, swim with playful sea lions and take photos with the famed Galapagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Center. This 4-day trip features white sandy beaches and abundant wildlife. Enjoy …
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
$11,500
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore beaches of the Galapagos
  • Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
  • Experience wonders of Española
  • Discover Galapagos Wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
It's time to set sail on the Silver Origin for a really unforgettable Galapagos voyage. When it comes to bucket-list destinations, the Galapagos Islands are at the top of the heap. The archipelago has been attracting tourists for years because of its mysterious, extraordinary, unique, and …
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Galapagos seaside
$10,920
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West Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Isabela landscapes
  • Explore Darwin Lake
  • Visit Playa Espumilla
  • Discover Rábida Island
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Ayora / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sailing from Puerto Ayora, this 8-day voyage takes you across some of the archipelago’s most volcanically active islands for extraordinary explorations amid shield volcanoes and basalt lava flows. Swim with sea lions against the stunning backdrop of a volcanic red sand beach at Rábida …
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
$1,800
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 4-day cruise through the Southeast Islands aboard Galaxy Diver from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz. Explore Lobos Island's serene beauty, with sea lion pups and frigatebirds creating a lively atmosphere. Gardner Bay offers a tropical oasis, where sun-basking sea lions steal the show. …
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Crab on the rocks
$5,901
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Southeastern Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
  • Relax on a white-sand beach
  • View giant tortoises
  • Explore Fernandina
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Journey across the Galapagos archipelago to enjoy a wonderful array of islands and wildlife encounters, from bright flamingos on the first day to the colonies of preening frigatebirds on the last. Meet colossal giant tortoises at Cerro Colorado, a bevy of different booby species at Punta Pitt, and …
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Couple sitting on a beach among sea lions
$9,990
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South & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock
  • Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
  • Walk along a white coral sand beach
  • Learn the history of Floreana
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
M/C Endemic takes you on an unforgettable experience through the Galapagos Islands. On this exceptional 8-day cruise, enjoy swimming, kayaking & snorkeling to discover a rare and unique marine fauna across the South & Central islands. Explore interesting rock formations and walk along to …
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
$3,914
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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
  • Tour a land iguanas' nesting site
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this 8-day adventure that explores the incredible western and central islands of the Galapagos. Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-laden Fernandina, precious Genovesa, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. Be entertained by the antics of …
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Cheska is a great asset for your company she is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with
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Adventure Life set us up with great guides and locations, seamless transportation, and good advice. Will work with them again. Thanks
Scott Sepsy
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Amazing trip and the best customer service
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Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
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This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.
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