Top Galapagos Trips & Tours in December 2026

from $256,079

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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Explore beautiful beaches
• Learn Galapagos history
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• See Darwin Bay red-footed boobies

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

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Sail privately through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day charter aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend. Explore Española, Floreana, Genovesa, San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Snorkel Devil’s Crown, kayak near cliffs, and walk pristine beaches.

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from $256,079

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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• See views of Pinnacle Rock
• Observe Punta Pitt booby colonies
• See Cerro Colorado giant tortoises
• Bachas Beach swimming in Santa Cruz

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.

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from $256,079

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Visit Dragon Hill flamingo lagoon
• Visit Santa Cruz tortoise reserve
• Explore Devil’s Crown reef
• Española wave albatross colony

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Charter the Galapagos Legend for an exclusive 8-day Galapagos journey. Explore iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock, Devil’s Crown, Española’s Gardner Bay, and San Cristobal’s Cerro Brujo. Snorkel with penguins, spot giant tortoises, and observe blue-footed boobies in private comfort with naturalist guides.

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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

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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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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

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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from $219,000

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Private Charter - Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
• Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
• Snorkel or stand up paddle board

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz and Santiago, viewing unique wildlife like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins & giant Galapagos tortoises.

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from $204,673

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $190,300

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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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)

Activity Level

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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from $167,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Beluga

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $160,390

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Chinese Hat wildlife
• Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
• Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
• Learn Galapagos history

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day private charter West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross

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from $166,831

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Tip Top IV

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $163,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire South Plaza's beauty
• Observe Giant Land Tortoises
• Visit the famous Urbina Bay
• Look out for amazing wilflife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.

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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

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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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from $13,980

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Private Charter - Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Visit Santa Cruz Highlands
• See Fernandina’s mangrove ecosystem
• See flamingos at Moreno Point
• Watch reef sharks and rays

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Western Galapagos on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard Galaxy, visiting Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Spot giant tortoises, penguins, and marine iguanas. Snorkel vibrant reefs and hike volcanic trails.

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from $92,720

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Private Charter - Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Swim with reef sharks at Floreana
• Encounter giant tortoises
• Spot marine life in Kicker Rock
• Spot blue-footed boobies up close

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard the Galaxy to explore the Northeast and Southeastern Galapagos Islands, including North Seymour, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Hike volcanic trails, snorkel with vibrant marine life, relax on pristine beaches, and encounter iconic wildlife unique to the archipelago.

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from $157,345

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Private Charter - Southeast Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Walk on Gardner Bay's beach
• Try Floreana Post Office tradition
• Visit Dragon Hill and see wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 5-day Private Galapagos Charter cruise - Southeast Islands aboard Galapagos Legend for private exploration of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Mosquera Islet. Hike trails, snorkel reefs, kayak bays, and see giant tortoises, sea lions, albatross, and flamingos.

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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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from $149,190

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Private Charter - West & Central Islands + Genovesa Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Walk volcanic lava fields
• Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
• Explore Rabida's beach and lagoon
• Stop at Tupiza Center for tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Visit key locations like Santa Cruz, Isabela, Genovesa, and Fernandina. Hike volcanic terrain, snorkel with sea life, and spot rare birds and tortoises. This 8-day itinerary includes guided activities, landings, and wildlife viewing across diverse ecosystems.

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