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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $4,759
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Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

5 Day Itinerary
  • View Giant Tortoises
  • Snorkel along shallow reefs
  • Choose from a menu of activities
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Baltra / North Seymour
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 5-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
from $5,536
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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
  • Walk Darwin Bay’s sandy trail
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • See South Plaza land iguanas
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.
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Genovesa - Darwin Bay - Red footed booby
from $5,695
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Northwestern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Hike Santa Cruz Highlands
  • Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
  • Spot flamingos Dragon Hill
  • Ride pangas in Black Turtle Cove
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Kayak, paddleboard, and snorkel at remote coastal sites. This itinerary includes diverse marine life, birdwatching, and remote island access—all part of a complete Galapagos experience.
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Blue footed booby
from $256,079
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Private Charter - West & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove Santa Cruz
  • Snorkel with Santa Fe sea lions
  • Visit Rabida Island red beach
  • Spot Fernandina marine iguanas
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day private cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes, and highlights of the Galapagos aboard 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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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $6,695
FreeFlight
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Wildlife Discovery

San Cristobal - Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Observe blue-footed boobies
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Get surprised by curious sea lions
  • Visit Darwin Research Station
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Galapagos hawks, diverse marine life, and giant tortoises at Darwin Research Station. Enjoy close encounters snorkeling with penguins, and turtles, and witness nature's wonders in diverse island habitats.
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Colorful land iguana
from $8,745
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North & South Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Santa Cruz's marine wildlife
  • Visit the colorful Rabida Island
  • Experience Dragon Hill's beauty
  • Hike through Floreana Island
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the wonderful Galapagos Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard the Infinity. Visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal, a sophisticated architectural space destined for natural interpretation of the Galapagos. Scout around Black Turtle Cove, Darwin Bay, and Dragon Hill as you cruise in the archipelago's marine life-rich waters.
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Galapagos penguin swimming underwater
from $4,845
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Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Witness a nesting site for boobies
  • Explore white coral sand beaches
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 5-day Galápagos adventure aboard the Sea Star, exploring Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago, and Genovesa Islands. Discover breathtaking volcanic landscapes, snorkel with penguins, and encounter iconic wildlife while hiking, kayaking, and exploring mangrove-lined coves.
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Sea lions on Fernandina Island
from $2,900
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Hike over islands covered in cacti
  • Kayak and stand up paddle board
  • Admire distinctive biodiversity
Starts / Ends
Santa Cruz Highlands / Bachas Beach
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day cruise of Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Bonita yacht explores the islands of Espanola, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and more. Kayak and paddle board along island shores, swim and snorkel among sea lions, and enjoy breathtaking views on hikes.
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Isabela Island offers pristine shores and abundant wildlife
from $3,795
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Western Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Spot sea lions at Buccaneer Cove
  • See wild tortoises at Urbina Bay
  • Observe flamingos at Dragon Hill
  • See rays at Vicente Roca
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a guided 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and spot iconic species like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, and flightless cormorants. This itinerary offers nonstop wildlife viewing and rich marine life encounters across multiple visitor sites in the western Galápagos Islands.
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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
from $9,247
Up to 15%
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Galapagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles

Quito Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Explore Quito Old Town
  • See nine of the best isles
  • Discover Isabela & Fernandina
  • Experience Santiago coastline
  • Learn islands and Darwin research
Starts / Ends
Quito / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy an 11-day Galapagos Island Cruise on Santa Cruz II, starting in Quito and visiting Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and more. Discover wildlife, beaches, and volcanic landscapes.
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Nap Time on Rabida Island
from $157,345
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Walk at Rabida's red beach
  • Hike Tagus Cove with volcano views
  • See Punta Vicente Roca penguins
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the remote, less-visited western islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina on an unforgettable 5-day private cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend small ship.
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Colorful land iguana
from $163,450
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Private Charter - North & South Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire Santa Cruz's marine wildlife
  • Visit the colorful Rabida Island
  • Experience Dragon Hill's beauty
  • Hike through Floreana Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the wonderful Galapagos Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Infinity. Visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal, a sophisticated architectural space destined for natural interpretation of the Galapagos. Scout around Black Turtle Cove, Darwin Bay, and Dragon Hill as you cruise in the archipelago's marine life-rich waters.
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