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Sally light-foot crab crawling on the beach
from $4,150
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Snorkel across Gardner Bay
  • Visit Punta Cormorant
  • Observe Galapagos penguins
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San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.
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Warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
from $103,400
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Private Charter- Diving Cruise (Visiting Galapagos)

8 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso
  • Explore Lobos Island
  • Discover Manchena's natural beauty
  • Admire Wolf's underwater widllife
  • Dive at Darwin's Arch
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San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activities
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the North Central Galapagos Islands on this 8-day voyage, balancing activity and relaxation perfectly in one of the world's premier wildlife-viewing destinations. Dive in the most stunning locations, including Cousin Rock, Cape Marshall, Punta Shark Bay, and Cape Douglas.
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Pier at Puerto Montt, Chile
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Sail Beagle Channel waters
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Discover Madre de Dios
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $3,519
Save $958
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Zodiac to Porter Glacier
  • Walk near Aguila Glacier’s lagoon
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.
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A colorful marine iguana
from $20,805
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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • View Kicker Rock
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Leave a card in Post Office Bay
  • Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.
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Crab on the rocks
from $245,350
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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Aboard Isabela II

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
  • Relax on a white-sand beach
  • View giant tortoises
  • Explore Fernandina
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 7-day Galapagos tour to explore the Southern Islands. During your private voyage on the Isabela II, visit the unique islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Fernandina, and North Seymour. Experience great swimming and snorkeling opportunities, hike volcanic trails, and admire the most memorable landscapes. 
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lounging in the harbor - Santa Cruz
from $10,950
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Following Darwin's Footsteps

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 / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour!
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A penguin colony on the move in Peninsula Valdes
from $1,246
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Peninsula Valdes

3 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Punta Tombo penguin colony
  • Explore Peninsula Valdes reserve
  • Search for the southern right whale
Activity Level
Relaxed
View Argentine wildlife up close as you travel across Peninsula Valdes. Visit a Magellanic penguin colony, explore Peninsula Valdes wildlife reserve, and take an optional whale watching tour between June and mid-December.
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