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Sail the Galapagos on the Origin ship!
from $10,250
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Pinnacle Rock of Bartolome Island
from $9,445
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East & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Visit Lobos Island
  • Discover the volcanic Pitt Point
  • Admire Bachas beautiful lava shores
  • Hike through mangroves
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Horizon for a Galapagos circumnavigation tour. This 8-day adventure visits the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, Rabida, Genovesa, and North Seymour, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife. Immerse yourself in the clear blue water, and witness ever-curious sea lions, and famed blue-footed boobies.
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See colorful Frigatebird birds on your trip to the Galapagos
from $8,195
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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
  • Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
  • Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
  • Witness flightless cormorants
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Set off on a 5-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Begin at Baltra and sail to Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters. Explore Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, and Vicente Roca Point, discovering rich marine life. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour Island before disembarking in Baltra.
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(Santiago)
from $8,290
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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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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
from $6,645
FreeFlight
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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
Activity Level
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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The iconic feet of a Blue-Footed Booby
from $6,645
FreeFlight
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Western & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel
  • Explore Bachas Beach
  • Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
  • Discover Elizabeth Bay's islets
  • Observe flightless cormorants
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Western & Southern Islands cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel. Explore Bachas Beach, Dragon Hill for bright flamingos, Espinoza Point's cormorants, and Tagus Cove's trails and views. Activities include snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, hiking Sierra Negra Volcano, observing unique wildlife at Dragon Hill and Cormorant Point, and more!
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Wooden boardwalk in Bartolome
from $4,050
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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Visit The Interpretation Center
  • Observe avian courtship rituals
  • Interact with gentle giant tortoise
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the central islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the picturesque landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.
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Playful sea lions
from $5,368
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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Encounter plentiful wildlife
  • Explore the Galapagos
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!
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South Plaza Island
from $4,050
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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Discover Mosquera's beauty
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Santa Fe
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $3,850
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Central & Southern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities
Snorkeling, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Dive into an 8-day Central & Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Sea lion looking off a rock
from $3,195
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Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
  • Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day exciting cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Meet Galapagos giant turtles, climb to the Baroness Lookout Point, snorkel with sea turtles and sharks, and visit one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are an ideal place to spend your vacations!
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Kayaking in Galapagos
from $20,720
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East & West Galapagos

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit sea lions in Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
From Baltra to Santa Cruz, board Aqua Mare for an East and West Galapagos expedition that takes you to the most important sights of the Enchanted Islands. Tour El Barranco, Bahía Sullivan, Cerro Dragón, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve, Punta Suarez, Sante Fé, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormorant, Punta Espinoza, North Seymour Island, and more.
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Snorkeling the tropical waters of the Galapagos islands.
from $20,720
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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
Starts / Ends
Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez
Activity Level
Variable
From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.
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Flamingos
from $6,190
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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Visit the Waved Albatross colony
  • Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
  • Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
  • Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.
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Santa Fe land iguana
from $7,867
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta
  • Snorkel around Champion Islet
  • View lava how flows
  • Hike across North Seymour Island
  • Play with sea lions
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.
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Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts
from $210,000
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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
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
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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Camila M/T
from $126,450
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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Visit Lobos Island
  • Discover the volcanic Pitt Point
  • Admire Bachas beautiful lava shores
  • Hike through mangroves
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day adventure visits the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, Rabida, Genovesa, and North Seymour, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife. Board the Galapagos Horizon on this private charter cruise for an unforgettable voyage exploring the Galapagos' landscapes and wildlife.
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Treasure of the Galapagos
from $64,800
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Swim and snorkel the Galapagos
  • Enjoy Punta Cormorant's beaches
  • View Espanola islands' wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy the history and unique splendor of the amazing Southern islands on this 5-day private cruise aboard the Treasure of Galapagos. Witness the amazing flamingos of Floreana, the playful sea lions of Española, and the friendly giant tortoises of Santa Cruz. Snorkel or swim in crystal clear waters while admiring the magnificent volcanic landscape.
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