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A Galapagos traveler sits still while a sea lion explores
from $82,400
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Private Charter - Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Learn about conservation topics
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private cruise aboard Archipel I. This voyage features the most sought-after destinations in this region, including Santa Cristobal, South Plazas, Santa Fe, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Hike fresh-water pools and lagoons and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife-rich waters.
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A spectacular view of Chapada Diamantina National Park
from $1,303
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Trekking Chapada Diamantina

6 Day Itinerary
  • Trek along streams, pools, & cliffs
  • Explore large waterfalls
  • Spend an evening with locals
  • Hike Gerais do Vieira for views
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
This active itinerary takes you up mountain peaks, down through valleys, and into local villages. Spend 4 days trekking through Brazil's former diamond capital, Chapada Diamantina, to experience it all first-hand! Witness breathtaking views around each corner!
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Hiker approaching Cotopaxi Volcano
from $1,650
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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary
  • Take in the volcanic mountain views
  • Hike through native Andean forest
  • Visit an Andean Cowboy community
  • Explore Inca sites
Activities
Hacienda Visits, Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Experience Cotopaxi National Park in a unique way as you trek the ancient roads of the Inca. The full day hikes will take you past Inca sites and offer stunning views of Cotopaxi volcano. During your five days of hiking you'll split your evenings between campsites and classic Haciendas.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,810
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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Explore Easter Island
from $3,268
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Explora Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover the mysteries of Rapa Nui
  • Explore iconic sites
  • Experience unique culture
  • Enjoy adventure sports
Starts / Ends
Easter Island / Explora Rapa Nui
Activities
Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.
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W-Trek French Valley
from $4,239
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W Brush Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Explore French Valley
  • Enjoy backcountry glamping
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Santiago
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Challenging
On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $4,145
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • View young and old tortoises
  • Hike through San Cristobal
  • Snorkel and swim with sea lions
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San Cristobal / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Board the brand new Galapagos Horizon on this spectacular 4-day sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.
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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
  • Tour a land iguanas' nesting site
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Baltra / Baltra
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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Napo Cultural Center
from $964
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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Kichwa Añangu community
  • Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
  • Witness up to 11 species of parrots
  • Visit Kichwa Añangu community
  • Hike Terra Firme Forest
Starts / Ends
Quito / Napo Cultural Center
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.
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See Blue-footed Boobies on your trip to the Galapagos
from $4,164
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Galapagos Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
  • Discover Galapagos origins
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful locations and breathtaking landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española and Floreana Islands.
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Explora - Patagonia National Park
from $3,838
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Explora Patagonia National Park

5 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy adventure sports
  • View Patagonian wildlife
  • Learn Patagonia history
Starts / Ends
Explora - Patagonia National Park / Explora - Patagonia National Park
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Easy Active
The Explora lodge in the Patagonia National Park is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Aysén region. With their off-the-beaten-path adventure, Explora delves deeper into the natural landscapes of this region than anybody else has done before.
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View the abundant wildlife of the Amazon
from $3,743
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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Learn about the Amazon's diversity
  • Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
  • Navigate pristine water sections
Starts / Ends
Coca / Yasuni National Park
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.
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Coral I
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Eastern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
  • Hike across Española Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 8-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands.
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Corals sailing together
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Northern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Tour Dragon Hill´s wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Explore a volcanic black sand beach
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on the Corals for an 8-day private cruise of the Galapagos' Northern Islands, kayaking through crystal blue waters, swimming with sea lions, and hiking trails in the most amazing locations. Highlights of the north include the Santa Cruz highlands, the wildlife-rich Isabela, the cliff-lined Fernandina, and the black beaches of Santiago.
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $12,643
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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
Activities
Whale Watching, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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Sea lions resting on the beach.
from $5,995
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
  • Explore Espinosa Point
  • Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
  • Discover Post Office Bay
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!
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Hiking Sierra Negra
from $4,035
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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
  • Snorkel among unique wildlife
  • Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities
Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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NCC Lodge
from $1,137
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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about Kichwa worldview
  • Encounter diverse bird species
  • Experience the wayusada ritual
  • Join Kichwa cultural experiences
  • Hike terra firme forest trails
Starts / Ends
Quito / Napo Cultural Center
Activities
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.
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