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Sea lion on the beach of Espanola Island
from $4,341
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
Starts / Ends
Santa Cruz / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the Northern Islands. From tortoises to boobies, hawks to sea lions, this northern itinerary makes for a truly memorable 5 days in the Galapagos.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $4,247
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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Encounter plentiful wildlife
  • Explore the Galapagos
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 6-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!
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A spider monkey in the Amazon
from $2,964
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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along the Collpa Trail
  • Watch as toucans fly over head
  • Stop to see gold miners
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the beauty of the Amazon on a 6-day trip to Manu Wildlife Center in Peru. Watch as tapirs and macaws feed on clay licks, boat down the river and search for nocturnal animals like the caiman on this exciting itinerary. Active opportunities include hikes, canopy towers, boating in oxbow lakes and more.
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Scarlet Macaw
from $2,583
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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary
  • Go to an oxbow lake
  • Visit the Tapir Clay lick
  • Look for spider monkeys
Activity Level
Easy Active
Travel to the remote Amazon Rainforest on your trip to Peru. Watch in awe as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, toucans and parakeets fly around the treetops on this 5-day adventure at Manu Wildlife Center. Your trip will give you the chance to intimately experience nature from trails, canopy towers, oxbow lakes, and rivers!
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from $2,390
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Scalesia Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 4 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter plentiful wildlife
  • Actively explore Isabela
  • Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 4-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela Island to explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and biking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes sea lions, giant turtles, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!
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Sacha Lodge Aerial View
from $1,997
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Sacha Lodge

4 Day Itinerary
  • Tour with guide and naturalists
  • Go swimming and dugout canoeing
  • Stay at Sacha Lodge
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend three nights in Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Sacha Lodge is among the best places in the Amazon to explore the jungle without leaving behind your creature comforts.
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Posada Amazonas
from $1,121
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Posada Amazonas Exploration

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Lake Tres Chimbadas
  • Take a night hike
  • Visit a parrot clay lick
Activity Level
Easy Active
Posadas Amazonas is the perfect place for you to experience the beauty and nature of the Amazon rainforest on this 4-day adventure tour from Puerto Maldonado, Peru. You can participate in jungle walks, visit an oxbow lake, and watch for wildlife around every corner.
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The Grace
from $95,150
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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.
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from $8,778
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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • See Galapagos sea lions
  • See flightless cormorant
  • Visit giant tortoises
Starts / Ends
Guayaquil / Guayaquil
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching
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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Colorful Sally Lightfoot crab on volcanic rock
from $10,950
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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.
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A kayaking trip to see the local bird life of the Galapagos.
from $9,950
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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
  • Snorkel on Isabela Island
  • Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
  • Walk the white beach of Las Bachas
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.
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A pair of macaws in the Amazon
from $5,990
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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
  • Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
  • Kayak though the Indillama River
  • Learn from Kichwa women
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $6,684
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Island Circumnavigation

15-Day Galapagos Cruise - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Visit a flamingo lagoon
  • Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
  • Explore the red beaches of Rabida
  • Watch sea lions relax on the shore
Activity Level
Variable
Travel around the Galapagos on this 15-day cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.
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Snorkeling girl
from $5,140
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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • Observe the giant Galapagos turtles
  • Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
  • Snorkel around Gardner Island
  • Take incredible photos of landscape
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .
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Searching for lunch
from $4,500
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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
  • Learn about Post Office Bay
  • Inspect the ecosystem
  • Hike on Chinese Hat
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Get close to sea lions on a tour of the Southeast Islands. Discover the history of Post Office Bay and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.
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A pair of Blue Footed Boobies
from $4,500
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North & West Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the North & West Islands. Discover the history behind Buccaneer Cove and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.
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Sacha Lodge
from $2,625
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Birding in the Amazon

5 Day Itinerary
  • Spot many rainforest bird species
  • Join a special birdwatching tour
  • See the treetops from above
  • Discover diverse flora
  • Spot nocturnal creatures
  • Learn about indigenous cultures
  • Enjoy canoe rides
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the wonders of birding in the Amazon on a 5-day tour at Sacha Rainforest Lodge, Ecuador. Spot exotic birds in their natural habitats, hike forest trails, and ascend canopy walkways for stunning views. Immerse yourself in the vibrant ecosystem of the Amazon, discovering wildlife and unforgettable landscapes at every turn.
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What a life!
from $3,561
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
  • Navigate around Kicker Rock
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day adventure.
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