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Punta Suarez on Espanola Island - lounging iguanas
from $68,550
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Spot Santa Cruz's giant tortoises
  • Visit Floreana Post Office Bay
  • Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
  • Visit Post Office Bay
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Baltra / San Cristobal
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 4-day private charter Galapagos cruise across Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Enjoy exclusive access to iconic sites, from Post Office Bay to Kicker Rock. Snorkel with sea lions, observe giant tortoises, and hike diverse habitats with full privacy and personalized experiences in the islands.
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Explore Easter Island
from $26,000
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Chile's Wild Pacific: Patagonia, Juan Fernandez and Easter Island

Puerto Montt - Santiago - 17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Walk Pumalin National Park
  • Explore historic Chiloe Island
  • Observe Isla Santa Maria
  • Discover Robinson Crusoe
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Puerto Montt / Santiago
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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Whale Watching, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars
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Experience a 17-day cruise on the National Geographic Resolution through Chilean Patagonia, exploring remote islands, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultures. The journey culminates at Rapa Nui (Easter Island), home to majestic moai and ancient sites reflecting the Rapa Nui people's rich legacy.
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Blue-footed Booby lands on North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands.
from $7,300
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Exploring Galapagos

Quito Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • View endemic wildlife
  • Discover scenic coastlines
  • See varied islands and habitats
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
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Quito / Quito
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Spend 10 days exploring the legendary Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour II. Actively experience the wildlife and wonders of the islands through kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.
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Sail the Galapagos on the Origin ship!
from $12,000
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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
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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and 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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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $13,207
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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
Activities
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, Citizen Science
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Variable
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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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
from $9,993
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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
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Quito / Baltra
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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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Land iguana looking out over water
from $8,500
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Get up close with amazing wildlife
  • Explore Isabela Island
  • Spot fur seals in Santiago
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Join Galaxy Sirius on a 6-day Galapagos cruise to encounter an incredible array of wildlife, from giant tortoises to playful sea lions. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago, and enjoy activities such as snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife spotting. Expert guides share their knowledge and passion, ensuring an unforgettable journey.
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
from $8,500
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Northern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Discover Rabida's red lava rocks
  • Enjoy Sullivan Bay
  • Explore Santa Cruz highlands
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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Sirius and relish the Galapagos Islands' enchanting landscapes teeming with distinctive wildlife such as giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. With a plethora of activities to choose from, you can explore Santa Cruz, Rabida, Chinese Hat, and many more and experience the ultimate island getaway.
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Salt flats at Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flat Crossing adventure
from $10,290
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Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flat Crossing

Explora Travesia program - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Atacama & Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Witness scenic landscapes and views
  • Visit spots in Chile and Bolivia
  • Discover the Tunupa Volcano
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Atacama Desert / Explora Uyuni
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Join an 8-day Explora Travesia from Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flats. Travel in a 4x4 vehicle across high plains, volcanoes, and old trade routes with expert guides. Stay in mountain lodges and a lodge near Uyuni, connecting with local communities. Hike to Tunupa Volcano, bike the salt flats, and see geysers, lagoons, and rock formations in the Altiplano.
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Sea lion on the beach
from $6,800
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Send a mail from Post Office Bay
  • Learn about the island's past
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Join the Galaxy Sirius on a fully inclusive 5-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands, and discover the wonders of the Southern Islands including Floreana, Espanola, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, and Santa Cruz. Experience the thrill of snorkeling among sea turtles, playful sea lions, marine iguanas, rare and colorful fish, sharks, and even penguins.
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South Plaza Island
from $5,750
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Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

San Cristobal to Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Panoramic views at Pinnacle Rock
  • Explore Santa Fe's cactus forests
  • Spot South Plaza birdlife haven
  • Explore Sullivan Bay
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day Northern and Central Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/C Monique. Explore San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Walk volcanic trails, kayak along rugged coastlines, and snorkel with sea lions, rays, turtles, and reef sharks.
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Spot amazing wildlife
from $5,650
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Spot Lobos Island sea lions
  • Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.
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