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Treasure of the Galapagos
from $37,280
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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Interact with gentle giant tortoise
  • Observe avian courtship rituals
  • Visit The Interpretation Center
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day private voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the Central Islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the volcanic landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.
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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $24,499
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Grand Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Navigate the Drake Passage
  • Zodiac excursions in Antarctica
  • Experience fjords and rugged cliff
  • Spot native birds and seals
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 20-day expedition cruise to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands aboard World Traveller and explore remote shores by Zodiac, hike icy trails, and witness abundant wildlife. Enjoy expert-led excursions and daily discoveries aboard your expedition ship, with a flexible itinerary guided by real-time conditions.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $4,800
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore the Ucayali River
  • Navigate the Zapote River
  • Tour Nauta’s local market
  • Explore the Yarapa River by skiff
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day cruise through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting with a city tour in Iquitos. Experience the rich biodiversity with river excursions, rainforest hikes, and opportunities to engage with local communities, ending with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center in Nauta.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $26,075
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Ultimate Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through the Beagle Channel
  • Discover South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Visit vast king penguin colonies
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Citizen Science, Small Ship Sailing, Camping
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 24-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia aboard the Ocean Nova. Sail through the Beagle Channel, spot penguins, seals, and albatrosses in the Falklands, and explore South Georgia’s glaciers. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula’s towering icebergs and cross the Antarctic Circle.
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Two elephant seals growling on a rocky South Georgia shoreline
from $22,995
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South Georgia & Antarctic Sail and Fly Cruise

Port Stanley to Puerto Natales - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Polar Athena
  • Uncover Port Stanley streets
  • Sail across the Southern Ocean
  • See the Grytviken museum
  • Zodiac on Antarctic coasts
  • Spot penguins and seals daily
Starts / Ends
Stanley / Puerto Natales
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 16-day Polar Athena sail & fly expedition from Port Stanley, sailing across the Southern Ocean to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience wildlife, glaciers, and penguin colonies with expert-led excursions before flying from King George Island back to Puerto Natales.
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Giant lily pads on the Amazon River
from $3,856
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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River- Low Water Season

Iquitos to Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the Mirrored Forest
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Explore the black water streams
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Nauta / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, one of Peru´s largest national parks. Go piranha fishing, trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds, take a night safari and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.
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from $32,295
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Step ashore on the Antarctic
  • See the king penguins
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the wildlife experiences and the unique adventures while on this journey to the deep south.
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Enjoy a blissful snorkeling trip.
from $6,195
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
  • Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
  • Observe diverse wildlife
  • Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 7-day Western Islands cruise on the ship, Treasure of the Galapagos, explores Rabida, Santa Cruz, Fernadina, and more! Experience the fascinating western islands and understand how volcanic activity and isolation shaped the landscape. Encounter diverse wildlife, birdlife, and marinelife on your memorable vacation.
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A leopard seal peeks at us over ice
from $15,600
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Falkland culture
  • Observe wandering albatross
  • Spot fin whales from the ship
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
This 19-day cruise onboard the Ortelius takes you to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. The gorgeous scenery and plentiful wildlife combine to make it one of the most aesthetically breathtaking in the world. Tens of thousands of penguins and fin whales call the cold seas home.
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Relax on the deck and soak in the sun.
from $84,720
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Private Charter - Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Meet Galapagos giant turtles
  • Observe mating blue-footed boobies
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Snorkeling, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day private Northeast Islands cruise onboard the Archipel I combines the sea lion colonies of Mosquera Islet and the exclusive Genovesa with the stunning volcanic islands of Bartolome and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Explore Española, the archipelago's southernmost point, and view blue-footed boobies on San Cristobal's Witch Hill.
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A humpback whale lifts its fluke
from $16,900
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Meet six species of penguin
  • Visit sites of past explorers
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Bird watch across the Drake Passage
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula 20-day cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The rugged landscapes create an incredible background for the cruise and are home to some of the world's most unusual animals, including penguins, seals, and seabirds.
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See Blue-footed Boobies on your trip to the Galapagos
from $5,370
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Diving with a sea turtle
from $5,195
From 4495
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Dive Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua
  • Visit Santiago Island
  • Observe sharks at Wolf Island
  • Discover “Darwin’s Arch”
  • Admire Cape Douglas' marine life
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the underwater marvels of the remote northern Galapagos Islands of Wolf and Darwin on a Liveaboard diving cruise on the Aqua. See some of the following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and reef fish.
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
from $5,295
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Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Observe mating blue-footed boobies
  • Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
  • Meet Galapagos giant turtles
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
Visit several islands thought the archipelago and experience the wildlife and landscape of the northeast on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Spend your days exploring surreal landscapes, kayaking and snorkeling in clear waters, and hiking volcanic formations.
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Enjoy a blissful snorkeling trip.
from $5,150
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Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Learn about conservation topics
  • Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Explore conservation centers, observation points, volcanic landscapes, and spectacular bays. Hike along fresh-water pools and lagoons, and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife rich waters.
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Floreana Island
from $5,295
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Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
  • Swim and snorkel at Gardner Bay
  • Follow Charles Darwin´s steps
  • Learn about local conservation
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Get ready to enjoy an unique 8-day expedition cruise exploring the highlights of the southeastern islands of the Galapagos. Cover some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,178
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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

Nauta to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
  • Meet and visit with locals
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day cruise aboard Zafiro exploring the wonderful Amazon and its tributaries towards the Sapote River, a buffered zone of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Naturalist guides use their eagle eyes to help you spot extraordinary wildlife and act as interpreters so that you may learn from Amazonian communities.
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Treasure of Galapagos
from $99,120
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
  • Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos
  • Observe diverse wildlife
  • Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Galapagos Western Islands on this 7-day private cruise aboard the ship Treasure of the Galapagos. Visit the fascinating Santa Cruz, Rabida, and Fernandina islands to learn about their volcanic origins and isolation. Spend an unforgettable holiday surrounded by nature, birds, and sea life.
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