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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
from $2,100
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Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Visit Santa Cruz
  • Explore South Plaza
  • Explore Chinese Hat
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 4-day Galapagos Cruise & Travel will take you to the Central Islands. Join Nemo II and create your own experiences.
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Snorkeling in Sea of Cortez
from $219,000
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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
  • Leave a card in Post Office Bay
  • Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming
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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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from $11,900
Up to 40%
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Galapagos Inner Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Observe Galapagos Wildlife
  • Visit Historic Post Office
  • Explore Volcanic Islands
  • Discover Conservation Efforts
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Galapagos on this 10-day journey from San Cristobal to San Cristobal aboard Silver Origin. Begin with a two-night stay in Quito before exploring islands including Bartolome, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Observe wildlife, snorkel, kayak, hike volcanic landscapes, and visit conservation centers.
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
from $12,600
Up to 40%
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore Quito Ecuador pre-cruise
  • Experience Genovesa Island
  • Observe North Seymour wildlife
  • Discover Española cliff ecosystems
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Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day journey from Quito, Ecuador to San Cristóbal, Galápagos aboard Silver Origin with pre-cruise stays in Quito, volcanic islands, and guided wildlife encounters across Genovesa, Española, Fernandina, and Santa Cruz, featuring snorkeling, hiking, and iconic species.
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Floreana Island
from $8,075
HALF DEP
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Galapagos Escape

Ecuador Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini
  • Search for Santa Cruz tortoises
  • See flightless cormorants
  • See San Cristobal wildlife
  • Visit Española Punta Suarez
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Hiking, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Galapagos cruise. Arrive in Quito, then fly to Baltra to board National Geographic Gemini. Explore Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, and North Seymour. Hike volcanic trails, snorkel with sea lions, spot giant tortoises, and search for whales and dolphins.
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Adult green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii) underwater off the west side of Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands
from $8,378
No SS
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Galapagos Escape

Quito Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II
  • Snorkel and kayak among wildlife
  • Walk along colonies of seabirds
  • Visit Pinnacle Rock
  • See red-footed boobies and lizards
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Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the vibrant islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise through fascinating activities such as walking and trekking, kayaking, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II elevates the Galapagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 
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Santa Fe land iguana
from $7,946
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta
  • Snorkel around Champion Islet
  • View lava how flows
  • Hike across North Seymour Island
  • Play with sea lions
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $6,495
EBD $1000
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Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Encounter king penguin colonies
  • Explore historic Port Stanley
  • Walk Saunders white beaches
  • Photograph Steeple Jason albatross
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 10-day Falkland Islands expedition from Ushuaia to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Encounter king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, visit Stanley, and explore remote islands including Saunders, Pebble, and West Point. Experience dramatic cliffs, white-sand beaches, and rich South Atlantic wildlife in a focused small-ship journey.
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,995
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Encounter Pio XI Glacier
  • Navigate Beagle Channel
  • Discover Caleta Tortel
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities
Whale Watching, Kayaking, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Explorer through Chilean Patagonia. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Darwin Range, Strait of Magellan, and Glacier Alley. Visit Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Caleta Tortel, and the Chonos Archipelago on an expedition rich in wildlife, fjords, and culture.
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Guests explore the Amazon River
from $4,947
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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Lima Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Kayak black-water lagoons
  • Watch for Amazon wildlifeVisit loca
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.
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Beach on Isabela island
from $11,600
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Darwin's Discoveries: The Galapagos Islands

Roundtrip Guayaquil - 8 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta (UC)
  • Set foot on seven islands and islet
  • View marine life
  • See the nesting birds and wildlife
  • Visit Galápagos Islands
Starts / Ends
Guayaquil / Guayaquil
Activity Level
Variable
Begin your amazing 8-day expedition at the riverfront Wyndham Guayaquil then spend the rest of your trip sailing across the legendary Galapagos Islands aboard the small ship La Pinta. Visit Baltra, North Seymour, Isabela, Fernandina, and more!
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Crab on the rocks
from $5,786
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Southeastern Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
  • Relax on a white-sand beach
  • View giant tortoises
  • Explore Fernandina
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Journey to the Southern Islands on a 7-day tour of the Galapagos. Visit a historic post office, snorkel and view unique sea birds during your cruise aboard the Isabela II.
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