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Traditional boat on the Rio Negro, Amazon
from $8,618
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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
  • See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take canoe excursions
  • Walk along a suspended bridge
  • Spot a unique and elusive bear
  • Visit Otavalo Market
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Biking
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.
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The port town of Ushuaia
from $1,955
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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Visit Cape Horn National Park
  • Admire Wulaia Bay's natural beauty
  • Hike at spectacular Pia Glacier
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
from $4,200
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
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Baltra / North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $4,200
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Central & Southern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
Dive into an 8-day Central & Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Galapagos beach
from $6,490
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Western Islands

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
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.
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Spot amazing wildlife
from $5,350
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Spot Lobos Island sea lions
  • Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.
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South Plaza Island
from $5,190
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Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

San Cristobal to Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Panoramic views at Pinnacle Rock
  • Explore Santa Fe's cactus forests
  • Spot South Plaza birdlife haven
  • Explore Sullivan Bay
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Northern and Central Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/C Monique. Explore San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Walk volcanic trails, kayak along rugged coastlines, and snorkel with sea lions, rays, turtles, and reef sharks.
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Sea turtle swimming in the clear water
from $4,272
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North and South Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Practice aquatic activities
  • Hike to Pinnacle Rock
  • Enjoy the sighting of wildlife
  • Snorkeling & diving on Kicker Rock
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Fragarta cruise leads to you around Galapagos Islands in 8 days, visit the last home of lonesome George in Santa Cruz, discover different landscape and volcanic land and enjoy the sighting of animals typical of the islands.
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Spot wildlife from the hanging bridge
from $3,626
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Exploring Ecuadors Amazon & Andes

6 Day Itinerary
  • Spot many rainforest bird species
  • See the Amazon treetops from above
  • Learn about indigenous cultures
  • Visit the Quitsato Solar Museum
  • Spot a unique and elusive bear
  • Enjoy scenic walk in Cuicocha Lake
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend your week on a 6-day adventure through Ecuador, exploring the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountain range. Encounter exotic wildlife, immerse in local cultures, and enjoy scenic landscapes. Stay at Sacha Lodge and Hacienda Piman, where comfort meets nature, making every moment unforgettable.
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Sacha Lodge La Balsa Restaurant
from $2,553
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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
  • Take night walks through the forest
  • Observe the unique wildlife
  • View the forest from the canopy
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
from $1,800
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.
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Sea lions on Fernandina Island
from $2,845
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso
  • Discover South Plaza
  • Admire Baroness Viewing Point
  • Visit The Museum of Natural History
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
The Calipso's Southern Islands voyage visits the islands of South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz in four days. Hike, snorkel, and kayak your way through orcas, sea lions, gigantic tortoises, land iguanas, and an abundance of birdlife. Spectacular vistas, vibrant snorkeling spots, as well as secluded beaches greet you on your Galapagos excursion.
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