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Experience the unique culture of Galapagos on one of these hand-picked trips by Adventure Life, the Galapagos cultural travel experts. Enjoy Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, and Wildlife Viewing as you explore the unique cultures of Santa Cruz, Baltra, Charles Darwin Center, North Seymour, and Espanola. Tell us about about your dream Galapagos trip and the cultural travel experts at Adventure Life can help you make it a reality. 
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Darwin's Discoveries: The Galapagos Islands with Quito

Quito Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta (UC)
  • Explore UNESCO Quito city
  • Hike Seymour Norte island
  • Visit Floreana Post Office
  • Snorkel Isabela Fernandina waters
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Quito / Baltra
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Whale Watching
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Experience a 9-day cruise from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, combining a guided exploration of UNESCO-listed Quito with a cruise aboard La Pinta. Visit historic plazas, churches, and viewpoints before flying to the islands. Explore Seymour Norte, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz, and Floreana via hikes, snorkeling, and panga rides.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $11,002
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Galapagos Islands – In Darwin’s Footsteps plus Machu Picchu

Lima to Quito - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Travel Charles Darwin's footsteps
  • Cruise Galapagos Islands
  • Discover wildlife on land and sea
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Lima / Quito
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Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Kayaking, Biking, Citizen Science
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Travel from Lima, Peru, to the Galapagos and Quito on this 14-day adventure aboard Santa Cruz II. You explore Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley before cruising the Galapagos Islands and encountering iconic wildlife.
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Panoramic view of Qorikancha during Inti Raymi, showcasing Inca stonework and the Santo Domingo convent in Cusco
from $15,319
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Galapagos by Catamaran, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Quito to Lima - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • Observe rare island wildlife
  • Kayak pristine coastlines
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
  • Visit historic Lima landmarks
  • Tour Sacred Valley sites
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Quito / Lima
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Urban Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 16-day Galápagos cruise to Machu Picchu, combining wildlife encounters and legendary Inca landmarks. Cruise aboard National Geographic Delfina, visit iconic islands, and discover Peru’s Sacred Valley, Cusco, and ancient Machu Picchu.
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The ancient stone structures of Machu Picchu
from $9,720
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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
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Village Visits
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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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