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Floreana Island
from $87,826
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

Santa Cruz Island to Mosquera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Black Turtle Cove exploration
  • Champion Islet snorkeling adventure
  • Spot Tagus Cove penguin
  • Join Espinoza Point wildlife walk
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This Galapagos private cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.
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Sea lion encounter while snorkeling
from $92,390
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Enjoy Kicker Rock's wildlife
  • Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Sail through the Southeastern Galapagos Islands on a 5-day private cruise. Embark the M/C Endemic in Baltra making your way through Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Española, Santa Fe, and South Plaza. Overflowing with wildlife, volcanic wonders, and breathtaking landscapes, this is the perfect vacation choice.
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Sea lion on rocks on San Cristobal Island, Kicker Rock in background
from $92,390
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Snorkel across Darwin Bay
  • Discover the beautiful Kicker Rock
  • Visit Charles Darwin R. Station
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Baltra / San Cristobal
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Variable
Board the M/C Elite for a 5-day private Galapagos Northern Galapagos cruise. Visit Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rabida, and San Cristobal to experience the volcanic islands' beauty and natural charm. Witness an abundance of unique wildlife, including tortoises, iguanas, several bird species, and sea lions.
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Sea lion on a pristine beach
from $79,000
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Explore Los Gemelos craters
  • Walk South Plazas trails
  • Hike Gardner Bay cliffs
  • Ascend Bartolomé Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Sail across the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the16-passenger Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day private tour.
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
from $79,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Explore Los Gemelos craters
  • Hike Sulphur Mines trails
  • Discover Elizabeth Bay mangroves
  • Snorkel in Isabela
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting private tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat with your family or friends on this private 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.
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sea lions on the beach at San Cristobal
from $74,490
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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Explore Mosquera Islet
  • Admire Española's unique wildlife
  • Snorkel across Osborn Islet
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
This private cruise may be short on days, but it's big on fantastic wildlife, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Discover San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and Santa Cruz on this 4-day Southeastern Galapagos cruise. Snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles.
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Pinnacle Rock of Bartolome Island
from $53,971
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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • View abundant wildlife
  • Hike Bartolome for panoramic views
  • Snorkel alongside wildlife
  • Explore Santa Fe's scenic trails
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Baltra, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Bartolome, Rabida, and Las Bachas on a 5-day Tip Top IV Private Charter Galápagos cruise. Hike scenic trails, discover volcanic landscapes, and encounter giant tortoises, sea lions, penguins, and colorful wildlife.
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Paso Garibaldi with Lakes background at Ushuaia, Argentina
from $20,395
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Chilean Fjords & The Glaciers of The Beagle Channel

Valparaiso - Buenos Aires - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Visit Niebla coastal fortress
  • Tour Puerto Montt local markets
  • Discover Castro Humboldt penguins
  • Navigate the Strait of Magellan
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Santiago / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Board the Scenic Eclipse in Valparaiso and set sail along the coast of Patagonia for this 13-day expedition. View majestic islands, glaciers and fjords as you travel through Chile and Cape Horn. Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, the most southerly city in the world before flying to Buenos Aires to end your adventure.
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Incredible mountains and wildlife at the end of the world.
from $20,390
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Chilean Fjords & The Glaciers of The Beagle Channel

Buenos Aires - Valparaiso - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Navigate Cape Horn to spot penguins
  • Visit Punta Arenas Magdalena Island
  • View Strait of Magellan glaciers
  • Admire Puerto Eden Mapuche culture
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Buenos Aires / Valparaiso
Activities
Whale Watching
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Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II from Ushuaia to Valparaiso, exploring Patagonia's fjords and glaciers. Experience indigenous cultures, local wildlife, and guided excursions while enjoying active exploration and relaxation.
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Swimming side by side with an amazing sea turtle.
from $42,682
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

4 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Visit Suarez Point
  • Walk Pitt Point trails
  • Explore Witch Hill
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Join a 4-day charter cruise aboard Tip Top IV from Baltra and explore North Seymour Island, Gardner Bay, Pitt Point, Kicker Rock, and Twin Craters. Encounter iconic Galapagos wildlife, admire spectacular volcanic scenery, and enjoy unforgettable island adventures.
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Isabela rock with birds
from $12,100
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Darwin's Discoveries: The Galapagos Islands with Quito

Quito Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta (UC)
  • Explore UNESCO Quito city
  • Hike Seymour Norte island
  • Visit Floreana Post Office
  • Snorkel Isabela Fernandina waters
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Quito / Baltra
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling
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Variable
Experience a 9-day cruise from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, combining a guided exploration of UNESCO-listed Quito with a cruise aboard La Pinta. Visit historic plazas, churches, and viewpoints before flying to the islands. Explore Seymour Norte, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz, and Floreana via hikes, snorkeling, and panga rides.
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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
from $10,588
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Islands Circumnavigation

Baltra Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Hike to the Pitt Point
  • Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land
  • Encounter giant tortoises
  • Visit Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover Baltra, Darwin Bay, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, Santa Fe, Bartolome, Rabida, and Las Bachas on a 15-day Galapagos cruise aboard Tip Top IV. Explore mangrove channels, pristine beaches, volcanic trails, wildlife-rich islets, and iconic Galapagos landscapes.
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