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Embark on a journey to the enchanting Galapagos Islands, where the symphony of nature's wonders plays out against a backdrop of volcanic landscapes and crystal-clear waters. Our 53 meticulously curated whale-watching tours for 2025 invite you to witness the majestic dance of the whales in their natural habitat, an experience that resonates with the pulse of the ocean itself. Over the course of 5 to 16 days, adventurers can immerse themselves in the Galapagos, a place where time stands still and wildlife reigns supreme. From kayaking alongside playful sea lions to snorkeling with a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, each day promises a new chapter in your personal story of discovery. With a starting point of $2,426, the Galapagos offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the marine life that calls these islands home. To set sail on a voyage that will leave you with a treasure trove of memories, contact one of Adventure Life's Galapagos specialists for help planning your next seamless adventure.
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Flamingo Lagoon
from $9,990
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West & Central Islands + Genovesa

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
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Baltra / Baltra
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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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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
from $4,700
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
  • Hike along the base of the Volcano
  • Explore Egas Port
  • Ride around Tagus Cove
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard EcoGalaxy in 6 days, where you explore magical landscapes with unique wildlife like giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida and Santiago.
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Sun Deck
from $123,790
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West Aboard Ocean Spray

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • View a sea lion colony
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Visit the blowhole on Espanola
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private charter cruise aboard the Ocean Spray. Explore striking volcanic landscapes and spot incredible wildlife with your expert guides on this unforgettable voyage.
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Balcony
from $96,890
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
  • Explore Urbina Bay
  • Hike along lava paths
  • Take a trail along Lake Darwin
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Baltra / Bachas Beach
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Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
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Alya, Sun Deck
from $79,040
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.
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Bonita Galapagos Yatch
from $60,800
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Bonita

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
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Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
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Variable
Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita for a private expedition. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.
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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
from $9,990
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Western & Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon
  • Bird watching at North Seymour
  • Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
  • Discover Sierra Negra volcano
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
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Variable
Join the M/C Elite on a spectacular 8-day small ship cruise of the Galapagos Islands. Visit San Cristobal, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Bartholomew and many more islands.
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
from $4,292
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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
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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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Sally light-foot crab in the Galapagos Islands
from $5,100
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Western Islands

Santa Cruz Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
  • See Espinoza Point's wildlife
  • Observe Santa Cruz giant tortoises
  • See Buccaneer Cove’s cliffs
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Set sail on a 6-day expedition aboard EcoGalaxy through the western Galapagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. Snorkel with penguins, turtles, and sea lions, and hike to see iguanas, flamingoes, and flightless cormorants in their natural habitats.
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $7,490
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Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Hike & swim at Santigo Island
  • See Las Tintoreras wildlife
  • Look for penguins at Tagus Cove
  • Visit Rabida Island
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands the M/C Endemic offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder. Sailing across Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz and more!
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A distant view of Kicker Rock
from $4,000
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.
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Giant Tortoise
from $243,275
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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
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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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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Galapagos Legend
from $243,275
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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
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Baltra / Baltra
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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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Cruise the Galapagos on the Galaxy II ship
from $71,440
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard EcoGalaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
  • Hike along the base of the Volcano
  • Explore Egas Port
  • Ride around Tagus Cove
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the Galapagos Islands aboard EcoGalaxy in 6 days, where you explore magical landscapes with unique wildlife like giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks with your private group of up to 16 guests!
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Corals during the sunset
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Western Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Discover Vicente Roca Point
  • Take a dinghy ride along Isabela
  • Explore the volcanic Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Fe's sea lion colonies
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Discover the Galapagos Islands' western and eastern regions on a private charter cruise aboard the Corals for an 8-day expedition. Visit Fernandina to see flightless cormorants, Sullivan Bay to walk over solidified lava flows, and Santa Fe to swim with sea lions on white-sand beaches. Overall, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your vacation.
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $7,961
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Galapagos Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Spot Genovesa red-footed boobies
  • Explore Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 15-day Circumnavigation of the Galapagos Islands on the highly-rated Galapagos Legend ship provides a comprehensive, unforgettable tour of the Galapagos. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, and many more unique native species!
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(Espanola) Nazca Booby
from $10,745
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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
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day 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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