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lounging in the harbor - Santa Cruz
from $10,450
up to 30%
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Following Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Relax on an olivine crystal beach
  • Spot land iguanas on a hike
  • Visit Tagus Cove
  • Enjoy exploratory snorkeling
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour!
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Family in the Galapagos
from $4,400
up to$2000
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
  • Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
  • Climb up Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Snorkel around Devil's Crown
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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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Enjoy a blissful snorkeling trip.
from $2,137
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Central Islands I

4 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Observe giant tortoises
  • Practice ornithology in Isabela
  • Enjoy the landscape of Rabida
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
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Variable
Diving in the magic waters of Galapagos in a cruise aboard 4 days in Golondrina Yacht. Explore the islands and enjoy the different activities like snorkeling, swim and sail around unique landscapes.
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Giant Tortoise
from $8,495
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Darwin's Odyssey

Baltra roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Explore Santa Cruz
  • Visit Punta Moreno
  • Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
  • See flightless cormorants
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a 7-day 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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Galapagos Legend
from $243,275
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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Explore beautiful beaches
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Snorkel among green sea turtles
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
This unforgettable 8-day private cruise offers amazing wildlife viewing such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Set sail upon the comfortable Galapagos Legend with 100 guests, a pool, and several luxury-class amenities.
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Galapagos Legend
from $243,275
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Private Charter - West & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

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
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Baltra / Baltra
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Whale Watching
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Variable
This 8-day private cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of the Galapagos aboard the 100-passenger Galapagos Legend. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species.
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Grace sailing across the Galapagos Islands
from $180,600
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Private Charter - Following Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Relax on an olivine crystal beach
  • Spot land iguanas on a hike
  • Visit Tagus Cove
  • Enjoy exploratory snorkeling
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Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
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Variable
Embark on a memorable private vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters with your private group of up to 16 guests.
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Corals sailing together
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
  • Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
  • View impressive volcanic landscapes
  • Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
This 8-day Southeast & North Central Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals takes you across the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Rabida. Encounter fascinating native wildlife such as giant tortoises, sea lions, flamingos, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and iguanas while you swim, snorkel or hike.
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Cachalote Explorer
from $79,000
up to 43%
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
  • Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
  • Climb up Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Snorkel around Devil's Crown
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Sail across the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the16-passenger Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day private tour.
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Tortoise
from $5,338
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln
  • Discover Black Turtle Cove
  • Admire Galapagos wildlife
  • Explore Santa Cruz Highlands
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Travel to the wildlife-rich shores of Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands and more on this 8-day tour of the. Board the Koln for a vacation full of unique wildlife, snorkeling, and sightseeing!
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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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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Swimming sea turtle
from $60,800
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Enjoy a 6-day private cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.
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The iconic feet of a Blue-Footed Booby
from $41,040
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Private Charter - Central Islands + Genovesa Aboard Bonita

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove
  • Explore Darwin Bay´s coasts
  • Hike through South Plaza
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South Plaza Island / North Seymour
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Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos archipelago on this 5-day cruise designed for families with children, visiting Genovesa, Santa Cruz, and Bartolome! Encounter the archipelago's unique wildlife in their natural habitat and take the opportunity to snorkel in pristine waters, swim with sea lions, and see the famed Galapagos tortoises.
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The Nemo II
from $62,000
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Private Charter - North & West Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 8-day North & West Islands Galapagos private cruise on the Nemo II explores the wildlife-rich shores of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, and more. Experience a more intimate and profound nature and cruise while enjoying amazing and unexpected encounters with the unique Galapagos wildlife.
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Colorful South Plaza Island
from $2,700
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Central Islands + Genovesa

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove
  • Explore Darwin Bay´s coasts
  • Hike through South Plaza
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South Plaza Island / North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Bonita. Witness South Plazas' wildlife, explore Black Turtle Cove's mangroves, visit highlands for Giant tortoises, and discover Genovesa's seabird colonies. Experience the volcanic landscapes of Bartolome with penguins and frigatebirds. Marvel at unique fauna on this remarkable island adventure.
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Alya, Sun Deck
from $79,040
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

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
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Alya on this 6-day private 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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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $7,961
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Galapagos Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Hike through a volcanic landscape
  • Visit a sea turtle nesting site
  • Explore Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 15-day Circumnavigation of the Galapagos Islands on the highly-rated Galapagos Legend ship provides a comprehensive, unforgettable tour of the Galapagos. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, and many more unique native species!
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Family fun in the Galapagos
from $12,995
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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
Activity Level
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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