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Rockhopper penguins
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Discover the Falkland´s culture
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
Starts / Ends
Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MV Plancius on this 21-day adventure cruise. The marvelous scenery, unique wildlife, and exploration of great historical sites are some of the highlights that wait for you on Antarctica.
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Coral I
from $99,358
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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
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Baltra / Baltra
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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 $99,358
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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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Dining area on the Archipell I's Sundeck
from $84,720
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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Follow Charles Darwin´s steps
  • Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
  • Swim and snorkel at Gardner Bay
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on Archipel I for an 8-day private Galapagos expedition voyage to see the best of the southern Galapagos. Explore some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe. Spot a myriad of native species, including sea lions, sharks, marine birds, and sea turtles.
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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
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San Cristobal / Baltra
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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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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
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
from $12,900
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore beaches of the Galapagos
  • Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
  • Experience wonders of Española
  • Discover Galapagos Wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 
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Hiking Sierra Negra
from $4,239
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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
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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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $9,931
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $11,775
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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
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 $6,195
From $2997
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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
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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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Sea lions
from $5,100
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Eastern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Swim and snorkel in Bartolome
  • Spot flamingos in a lagoon
  • Hike around Post Office Bay
  • Observe sharks in Gardner Bay
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Variable
The Eastern Islands of the Galapagos are a great place to experience flamingos, whimbrels, tortoises and more. Board the EcoGalaxy for a 6-day tour of these islands!
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Sea Lions on Santa Fe
from $3,800
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Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Swim along coral beaches
  • Observe a variety of sea birds
  • Hike the shores of North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.
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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
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
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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Observe beautiful fur seals
from $23,371
Upto $4000
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In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition

Santiago to Punta Arenas - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Santiago, Chile
  • Discover the Falkland Islands
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Join expert lectures
Starts / Ends
Chile / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia on this 23-day MS Fram cruise. Discover diverse wildlife, and visit historic sites like Grytviken. Experience expert-led lectures, Citizen Science programs, and outdoor adventures, including kayaking and hiking.
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Sierra Negra, Isabela Island, Galapagos
from $12,163
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
  • Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.
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Meeting giant tortoises in the Galapagos
from $307,705
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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore Tagus Cove
  • Marvel at Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Cruz highlands
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a private 9-day Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands trip aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.
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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
from $246,905
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Private Charter - Central East & Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
  • Visit Rábida's red sand beach
  • See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
  • Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.
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