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Colorful crabs in the Galapagos islands
from $123,790
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Private Charter - Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Visit a sea turtle nesting site
  • Spot Urbina Bay's wildlife
  • Explore red sand beaches
  • See North Seymour birdlife
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.
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Sea lions nap on the sunny beaches of the Galapagos
from $79,890
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Private Charter - San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Observe Santa Cruz reef sharks
  • See Flour Beach coral sand
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Explore the Galapagos Islands aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, hike Pitt Point, and see wildlife. Experience Post Office Bay’s historic barrel and end at Black Turtle Cove among mangroves and marine life.
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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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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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Brilliantly colored flamingos
from $4,200
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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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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $4,100
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East and South Islands

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Snorkel at Devil’s Crown
  • Observe sea lion colonies
  • Encounter land iguanas
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San Cristobal / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day East and South Galapagos cruise aboard Ecogalaxy. Visit San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Fe, and South Plaza. Snorkel with sea lions and turtles, hike volcanic trails, and observe rare wildlife including waved albatrosses and giant tortoises.
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Spot amazing wildlife
from $5,350
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Spot Lobos Island sea lions
  • Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
from $1,800
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
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San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.
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Beach on Isabela island
from $18,905
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Galapagos Evolution Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Hike up Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Journey to Chinese Hat
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • View new and old tortoises
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Enjoy the Islands Circumnavigation tour aboard the Evolution. This 15-day voyage offers island trails, lagoons, white sand beaches and volcanic vistas. Snorkel and swim in crystalline waters and view abundant wildlife on this Galapagos adventure.
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Snorkeling in Sea of Cortez
from $219,000
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Private Charter - 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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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, 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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Santa Fe land iguana
from $62,320
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Private Charter - East and South Islands

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Observe waved albatross courtship
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Spot wildlife while snorkeling
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San Cristobal / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day East and South Islands of Galapagos cruise aboard EcoGalaxy. Visit San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Fe, South Plaza, and Santa Cruz. Hike unique volcanic landscapes, snorkel in top marine spots, and observe rare species like the waved albatross and giant tortoises in their native environment.
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from $12,200
Save $7000
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Galapagos Inner Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Witness marine life
  • See the view at Isla Bartolomé
  • Walk through a pirate island
  • See some awesome wildlife
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San Cristobal / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Embark the luxurious Silver Origin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Acquaint yourselves with Kicker Rock island, Punta Cormorant, Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay to name a few.
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $61,050
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast Islands Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil´s Crown
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an affordable 5-day Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals yacht exploring the southeastern and central islands' wildlife and stunning landscape, including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
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Scuba diving in the reefs
from $7,495
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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
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Variable
Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $6,690
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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

Bartholomew to Mosquera Islet - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Visit Bartolomew Pinnacle Rock
  • Trek through mangroves
  • Spot red-footed boobies
  • See Mosquera sea lions
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day Northern Galapagos cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Bartolomew, Genovesa, Santiago, Santa Cruz, and Mosquera. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, hike volcanic landscapes, and see wildlife. Explore Charles Darwin Research Station and glide through pristine waters rich with marine life.
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Golden Land Iguana on Santa Fe Island
from $5,850
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • See Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Observe the endemic Waved albatross
  • Enjoy the Gardner Bay beach.
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Sail the eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the magnificent 16-passenger motor yacht Beluga, which includes San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa, which are among the most spectacular in the archipelago.
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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
from $2,100
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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
  • Admire El Barranco's amazing views
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Norhern Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo II
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
from $147,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
  • Visit the blowhole
  • Hike on Bartolome Island
  • Learn about Galapagos tortoises
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day private cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.
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(Santiago)
from $8,250
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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
  • Visit the blowhole
  • Hike on Bartolome Island
  • Learn about Galapagos tortoises
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.
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