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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, Whale Watching, 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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Colorful Sally Lightfoot crab on volcanic rock
from $10,450
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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 $9,400
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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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Sunset over the still waters of the Amazon
from $11,340
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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Experience birdwatching
  • Discover some products
  • Visit some villages
  • Enjoy Swimming and kayaking
Starts / Ends
Nauta / Nauta
Activities
Village Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.
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Trekking from Explora El Chaten
from $5,000
Savings
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Explora El Chalten

5 Day Itinerary
  • View of the Marconi Glacier
  • Enjoy exciting excursions
  • Visit Los Huemules Reserve
Starts / Ends
Explora El Chalten / Explora El Chalten
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Wine Tasting, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explora El Chaltén is the ideal starting point from which to explore the incredible geography of the Argentine Patagonia because of its exceptional location. Take part in adventures that venture far from the main path and explore deeply into this area's natural environment.
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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
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 $6,372
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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
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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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Kayaking at Camping Manglecito
from $5,768
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Galapagos Experience

6 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak to Manglecito Beach
  • Visit Wizard Hill beach and Kicker
  • See giant tortoises in highlands
  • Enjoy Bahia Ballena tour
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Puerto Ayora
Activity Level
Moderate
Embark on a 6-day adventure in the Galapagos Islands, starting with kayaking from San Cristobal to Manglecito Beach. Explore pristine beaches, snorkel at Kicker Rock, and encounter unique wildlife including blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Galapagos tortoises.
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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 $2,500
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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, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest 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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Sacha Lodge  Exterior
from $3,197
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Sacha Lodge and Casa del Suizo

8 Day Itinerary
  • Soak in Papallacta’s hot springs
  • Walk Sacha’s canopy boardwalk views
  • Hike Amazon trails with guides
  • Spot birds on Napo River ride
  • Canoe Sacha Lodge’s Pilchicocha Lak
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Relaxed
A combination Amazon trip with two nights at the Casa del Suizo and three nights in Sacha Lodge, Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge. Explore the Amazon with professional naturalists and indigenous guides without leaving behind your creature comforts - unforgettable Amazon travel!
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What a life!
from $3,373
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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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Sea lion coming in from a swim
from $3,373
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Witness giant tortoises
  • Follow a path to a forest of cacti
  • Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Explore coastal lagoons
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.
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Sea turtle swimming in the clear water
from $2,686
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West-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Admire Santa Cruz's unique wildlife
  • Discover three active volcanoes
  • Visit Santiago Island
  • Observe Galapagos Penguins
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Immerse yourself on the breathtaking beauty of the world-famous Galapagos archipelago on this 6-day voyage aboard the Aida Maria. Visit Punta Moreno and admire its coastal lagoons amid black lava flows where there are several species of birds.
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A young monkey in the Amazon
from $2,480
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Wild Tambopata

Amazon Tours - 7 Day Itinerary
  • View Amazon wildlife
  • Visit a macaw clay lick
  • Take a night walk with your guide
  • Stay at Tambopata Research Center
Activity Level
Relaxed
From the comfort of the Tambopata Research Center, visit the largest known macaw salt lick in the Amazon and travel deep into the wildest area of the Amazon jungle on this engaging 6-night active itinerary into Peru's rainforest. Learn about the nature while hiking the trails and exploring the center from naturalist guides and scientists.
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