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Crab on the rocks
from $5,786
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Southeastern Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
  • Relax on a white-sand beach
  • View giant tortoises
  • Explore Fernandina
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Journey to the Southern Islands on a 7-day tour of the Galapagos. Visit a historic post office, snorkel and view unique sea birds during your cruise aboard the Isabela II.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
from $4,439
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Explore Cape Horn cliffs
  • Witness Pia Glacier calving
  • Visit Ainsworth Bay wildlife
  • Spot penguins on Magdalena
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Variable
Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.
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Santa Fe land iguana
from $7,946
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta
  • Snorkel around Champion Islet
  • View lava how flows
  • Hike across North Seymour Island
  • Play with sea lions
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.
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La Pinta
from $381,349
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard La Pinta

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta
  • Snorkel around Champion Islet
  • View lava how flows
  • Hike across North Seymour Island
  • Play with sea lions
Starts / Ends
North Seymour / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the Galapagos Islands like never before during this 7-day Western Islands private cruise aboard La Pinta. Discover the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinoza in Fernandina, the spectacular red beaches of Rabida on Santa Cruz Island, and snorkel or glass-bottom boat ride along the coast of Champion Islet in Floreana.
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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
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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from $149,190
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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard M/C Elite

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
  • Discover Sierra Negra volcano
  • Bird watching at North Seymour
  • Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
Join the M/C Elite on a spectacular 8-day Eastern and Western Galapagos private cruise. Explore isolated islands and remote visitor points to see unique wildlife. Observe blue-footed boobies and frigate birds in North Seymour, spot Galapagos hawks and flightless cormorants in Urbina Bay, and see marine iguanas feeding underwater in Fernandina.
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Sun Deck
from $129,690
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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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Crusing the Galapagos islands
from $111,790
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Private Charter - Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Marine turtle sightings
  • Visit Rabida Island
  • Look for penguins at Tagus Cove
  • Hike & swim at Santigo Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
A 6-day private cruise on board the M/C Endemic takes you through Western and Central Galapagos. Wildlife observation possibilities abound while traversing the islands, snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, or relaxing on the pristine shoreline. Sail through Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, and Rabida, among other places.
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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
Activity Level
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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Wulaia Bay view.
from $3,200
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Patagonia Glaciers and Tierra del Fuego Adventure

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Ainsworth Bay landing
  • Walk subantarctic forest trails
  • See Brookes Glacier calving
  • Glacier Alley cruising
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego aboard MV Stella Australis. Visit Ainsworth Bay, Aguila Glacier, Glacier Alley, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Puerto Toro, and Puerto Williams. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike to glacier viewpoints, and explore remote southern landscapes.
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from $9,100
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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • See Galapagos sea lions
  • See flightless cormorant
  • Visit giant tortoises
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Guayaquil / Guayaquil
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.
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Beach on Isabela island
from $11,600
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Darwin's Discoveries: The Galapagos Islands with Quito

Quito Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta (UC)
  • Explore UNESCO Quito city
  • Hike Seymour Norte island
  • Visit Floreana Post Office
  • Snorkel Isabela Fernandina waters
Starts / Ends
Quito / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 9-day cruise from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, combining a guided exploration of UNESCO-listed Quito with a cruise aboard La Pinta. Visit historic plazas, churches, and viewpoints before flying to the islands. Explore Seymour Norte, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz, and Floreana via hikes, snorkeling, and panga rides.
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Grace sailing across the Galapagos Islands
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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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
from $13,595
EBD
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Admire Lake Escondido’s beauty
  • Visit Cape Horn’s lighthouse
  • Witness Pío XI Glacier
  • Experience Torres del Paine
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Patagonia and Chile's southern fjords. Experience guided hikes, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, including humpback whales and penguins, while visiting stunning locations like Torres del Paine and Cape Horn.
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • See Kent Island rainforest
  • Walk Caleta Tortel pathways
  • View Pío XI Glacier
  • Discover Madre de Dios
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on 11-day voyage from Puerto Montt, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Explorer. Explore the Chonos Archipelago, Caleta Tortel, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Las Montañas Channel, Torres del Paine, Beagle Channel, and Yendegaia National Park. Discover glaciers, fjords, forests, wildlife, and remote landscapes of Patagonia.
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Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Kent Island ecosystems
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
  • Observe Pío XI Glacier
  • Visit Torres del Paine
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 11-day cruise from Puerto Montt, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Discoverer. Explore glaciers, fjords, temperate rainforests, and national parks. Encounter remote islands, coastal villages, and wildlife while navigating channels and straits of southern Chile and Tierra del Fuego.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $7,500
Savings
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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Witness dolphins, sharks and more
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
from $14,061
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.
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