Geographic Expeditions

Galápagos: Exploring the Enchanted Islands

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Experience the Wildlife of the Galápagos

With its white sand beaches and sun-warmed breezes, there’s a lot to love about the Galápagos. This luxury adventure tour of the Galápagos visits many of the archipelago’s 19 islands. Explore land and sea while based on a small or mid-size ship, carefully selected for its intimate size, great comfort, top-notch staff, and exacting environmental standards.

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What to Expect

This journey is operated by the Galapagos Islands’ most premier cruising vessels, each with state-of-the-art stabilization for a smoother, more comfortable voyage. GeoEx exclusively collaborates with vessels that maintain the industry’s highest environmental and sustainability standards. On this cruise, you’ll join a broader group of travelers for thrilling wildlife encounters, expert naturalist guiding, delicious cuisine, and unparalleled accommodations.

Trip Highlights

  • Experience a Galápagos Island cruise with your choice of top-notch ships and cruise lengths
  • Learn from the experts: charming, passionate, and rigorously trained naturalist guides
  • Snorkel with sea lions, kayak by volcanoes, and climb to unparalleled viewpoints
  • Meet the wildlife: lava lizards and marine iguanas, reef sharks and giant tortoises
  • Giving Back: This trip directly contributes to responsible travel practices. Learn more about Giving Back trips on our Responsible Travel page.

Upcoming Departures

  • Departures Offered Year-Round

Trip Pricing

  • Group Trip: From $5,987

    Pre- or post-trip nights in Guayaquil or Quito can be arranged

    5-day cruise: From $5,987

    7-day cruise: From $7,946

    8-day cruise: From $8,745

    Based on double occupancy

Inclusions

  • All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
  • All guided shore landings, presentations, and experiences
  • Premier naturalist guide
  • Most meals
  • Galápagos National Park Fee & INGALA Migration Card
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
  • Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team

Your Route Through the Galápagos Islands

Journey at a Glance

  1. Day 1 – 2

    Welcome to the Equator

    Fly to the Galápagos after overnighting in Guayaquil. Encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat and highland birds, then settle in for the first night on board.

  2. Day 3 – 4

    Genovesa & Santa Cruz Islands

    Genovesa and Santa Cruz Islands astound with birdlife: boobies, frigates, storm petrels, and more. Zodiac through inlets sheltering mangroves and sea turtles.

Everyone on the ship was outstanding. Every day was exciting, seeing all the animals so close up. The guides had so much in-depth knowledge; it was like going to a college lecture every day on the hikes.

Heidrun T.

GeoEx Traveler

Ecuador & Peru Extentions

Consider tying together not just the Galápagos and Machu Picchu, but also the Amazon, Ecuadorian highlands (with volcanoes, haciendas, textile markets, and rain-forest lodges), Lake Titicaca, and more. We're happy to make the arrangements.

Galápagos Conservation Fund

Your GeoEx Galápagos trip contributes to the IGTOA Galápagos Traveler Conservation Fund, supporting critical conservation projects through partners like the Charles Darwin Foundation, WildAid, and Sea Shepard. Learn more about Giving Back trips on our Responsible Travel page.

Why Book with GeoEx

Cruising journeys demand expertise. Every water crossing, landing site, and moment ashore is shaped by preparation and judgment. With GeoEx, that care begins long before you board the ship. Our team collaborates with the Galápagos Islands’ most seasoned experts, and we provide each guest with a complimentary 24-hour safety net that remains in place from embarkation through return. This foundation allows you to focus on the island’s incredible creatures and landscapes.

Safety Net

All GeoEx travelers are covered by 24/7 emergency medical assistance, evacuation, and advisory services.

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Travel Support

Our destinations experts will help you plan tailor-made travel extensions and guide you through the required conservation fees and transit cards, while our in-house air team can help coordinate international flights at no additional cost.

No Hidden Fees

We never charge credit card fees. When you book with GeoEx, transparency is part of the relationship, from the first conversation through the journey home.

Ready for adventure?

Let's bring the trip you've been dreaming of to life.

Iguana in the Galapagos islands