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Crab on the rocks
from $5,786
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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
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Baltra / Baltra
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Whale Watching
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Variable
Journey to the Southern Islands on a 7-day tour of the Galapagos. Visit a historic post office, snorkel and view unique sea birds during your cruise aboard the Isabela II.
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
from $8,516
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Southwestern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
  • Experience the letter exchange
  • Explore Punta Espinoza
  • Snorkel in Tagus Cove
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Kayaking, Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard Anahi for a Southwestern Galápagos Islands adventure. From scenic walks and sea lion encounters in San Cristobal to snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, exploring volcanoes on Isabela, and marveling at unique landscapes on Rábida and Bartolomé, this journey unveils a variety of wildlife and breathtaking vistas.
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Galapagos snorkeling
from $5,850
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Western Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Explore Santa Cruz highlands
  • Discover Rabida red beaches
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore Puerto Villamil town
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Join an 8-day western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Explore Santa Cruz Island, wildlife-rich Isabela Island, dramatic Fernandina Island, and the black-sand shores of Santiago Island while encountering flamingos, frigatebirds, iguanas, and playful sea lions.
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Getting up close with a crab in the Galapagos
from $4,400
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Western Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore Elizabeth Bay
  • Explore Punta Moreno
  • Visit Bartolomé Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Explore the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat on your 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.
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Hiking Sierra Negra
from $4,162
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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
  • Snorkel among unique wildlife
  • Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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Sierra Negra, Isabela Island, Galapagos
from $12,163
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
  • Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $9,931
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Discover Urbina Bay wildlife
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore with your private group
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day private western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Discover Santa Cruz Island, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Isabela Island, the dramatic scenery of Fernandina Island, and the black-sand beaches of Santiago Island, where flamingos, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions can be seen throughout the journey.
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
from $79,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Explore Los Gemelos craters
  • Hike Sulphur Mines trails
  • Discover Elizabeth Bay mangroves
  • Snorkel in Isabela
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting private tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat with your family or friends on this private 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
from $12,900
Save $5000
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore Quito Ecuador pre-cruise
  • Experience Genovesa Island
  • Observe North Seymour wildlife
  • Discover Española cliff ecosystems
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Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day journey from Quito, Ecuador to San Cristóbal, Galápagos aboard Silver Origin with pre-cruise stays in Quito, volcanic islands, and guided wildlife encounters across Genovesa, Española, Fernandina, and Santa Cruz, featuring snorkeling, hiking, and iconic species.
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The ancient stone structures of Machu Picchu
from $10,692
No SS
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Peru and Galapagos Escape

Lima to Qutio - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II
  • Explore Machu Picchu ruins
  • Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo sites
  • Witness Inca weaving traditions
  • Spot penguins Sullivan Bay
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Lima / Quito
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
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Variable
Join a 12-day adventure through Peru and the Galapagos. Begin in Lima, explore Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Continue to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander II, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and observing wildlife in their natural habitats.
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Kayaking Tagus Cove
from $5,000
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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Observe the nesting of boobies
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Hiking and observe the twin craters
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!
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