Geographic Expeditions

Private Charters in the Galápagos

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Explore the Galápagos Islands by Private Vessel

Home to an all-star cast of plants and wildlife, the Galápagos Islands need no introduction. Explore these extraordinary isles aboard a private luxury yacht charter, hiking with expert naturalists to spot blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises, and swimming with playful bottlenose dolphins in sparkling Pacific waters. GeoEx curates the perfect ship and crew, and can extend your explorations to mainland Ecuador and Peru.

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What to Expect

Glide past volcanic landscapes and salt flats, spotting flamingos against rose-hued lagoons. Snorkel alongside sea lions, rare tortoises, and vibrant fish. Explore a different island each day with expert naturalists and unwind aboard your private luxury yacht each night. Exclusive access and GeoEx’s commitment to protecting the Galápagos Islands deepen your connection to this wild paradise.

Trip Highlights

  • Choose your travel dates and explore at your own pace on this private, flexible island journey
  • Snorkel, kayak, and hike past lava flows and sea cliffs, through mangroves and along pristine beaches
  • Explore with your dedicated naturalist guide, revealing the islands’ rare and wondrous wildlife
  • Savor onboard luxury with options like a private chef and masseuse
  • Giving Back: This trip directly contributes to responsible travel practices. Learn more about Giving Back trips on our Responsible Travel page.

Upcoming Departures

  • Custom Trips Offered Year-Round

Trip Pricing

  • Custom Trip: From $160,000

    Please call for individually tailored recommendations and pricing.

Inclusions

  • All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
  • All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
  • Top-tier professional wildlife guides
  • Most meals
  • 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. Private Charters in the Galápagos Fly to Galápagos
    Day 1

    Arrive in the Galápagos

    Fly to the Galápagos and embark on your cruise, perhaps aboard a 16- or 20-guest yacht. Your hand-selected expedition leader and devoted crew make you feel as rare as a mangrove finch.

  2. Day 2 – 7

    Cruise & Wildlife

    Excursions by foot, kayak, and snorkel bring you face-to-face with colorful critters and hundreds of species of birds and fish. The islands visited will vary depending on your chosen private boat and National Park regulations. What's assured is extraordinary experiences surrounded by your treasured companions.


The crew treated us like princesses. The tour guides and drivers in Quito were amazing. Talk about traveling the easy way! WOW! Thank you for a dream-come-true adventure!

Cherrie M.

GeoEx Traveler

Ecuador & Peru Trip Extension

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. This is just one of the organizations that GeoEx supports through our Giving Back program.

Ready for adventure?

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

Iguana in the Galapagos islands