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Premier Galapagos Cruises with Naturalist Guides
Browse our most popular Galapagos yachts & itineraries and then give us a call to discuss your custom travel plans with a specialist.
Galapagos Small Ship & Yacht Cruises
Travel the magnificent Galapagos aboard a small cruising vessel
We offer a handpicked selection of the best smaller vessels in each class (Luxury/First/Tourist Superior). The best way to experience the Galapagos is on one of the smaller vessels, offering a more personalized, intimate experience.
4-8 Days, flexible start dates $1800-$5500 / person
Galapagos Family Adventure
The Galapagos offers extraordinary opportunities for family travel
Spending a week together on a 20 passenger yacht, exploring one of the world's greatest nature destinations, is tough to beat as a family travel experience.
8 days, flexible start dates From $2855 / adult; child discounts
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour
Combine two of the most magnificent highlights of South America
Experience spectacular Machu Picchu and the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands in one trip. Fascinating history in Peru, and outstanding vessels and guides in the Galapagos.
12-15 days, flexible start dates $4500-$7500 / person
Amazon Lodges: 3 and 4 Night Galapagos Extensions
Add on a few days in the easily accessible Amazon Jungle
Experience two of the greatest destinations of any trip to South America: the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon jungle. From outstanding jungle lodges you make daily excursions with highly trained guides.
4-5 days, flexible start dates From $850 / person
Highlands & Haciendas
Explore the Ecuadorian Andes while staying in historic haciendas
This is a great option if you have a few extra days before or after your Galapagos trip and want to experience some of the best of what the Ecuadorian Andes has to offer.
5 days, flexible start dates From $1600 / person with 2 travelers
Why Take a Galapagos Cruise with Vaya
We will help you make the most of your trip to the Galapagos. First and foremost, you’ll be on one of the finest small vessels available. From in depth, firsthand experience, we carefully choose our vessels from among the dozens of options available. Our criteria are simple: we only want to offer the highest quality ships, guides, and itineraries, as well as the best value in any vessel class.Generally, travelers have questions about which boat is right for them, the differences between first class and luxury class vessels, the best islands to visit, and how long a cruise should be. We are here to answer those questions in an unbiased, honest fashion. We are very careful to create itineraries suited to our travelers’ interests, and our specialists take pride in putting together itineraries that go above and beyond the ordinary.
We also take our environmental responsibility in the Galapagos seriously. The founder of Vaya Adventures is a Board member of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, an organization that works to promote truly sustainable tourism in the Galapagos. We believe in small scale, limited tourism in the Galapagos as the only way to protect the islands long term. We do not promote hotel-based tours because we believe it is a step in the wrong direction for tourism in the Galapagos.
Beyond the Galapagos, the mainland of Ecuador is an exceptional and beautifully diverse destination, and we can put together land programs of any length that you might be interested in or have the time for. Options include the Amazon rainforest (a 3 night extension that adds a unique element to the trip), stays at historic haciendas in the Andes, unique cultural excursions in Quito and beyond, and many options for day treks and active exploration.
If you have the time and it works in your budget, one thing you might consider is combining the Galapagos with a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu, one of our most popular trips. We are happy to discuss the details with you and help you figure out how you can get the most out of your time and budget. Please contact us with any questions or to discuss your plans.
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