Tailor-made adventures.
Days: 12-15 | From: $9,050/person
Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary
Days: 13 | From: $12,590/per person with 4 passengers
The best of Patagonia on both sides of the border
Days: 8 | From: $5,050/per person
Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites
Days: 9 | From: $4,690/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
Days: 9 | From: $7,550/per person
Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
Days: 8 | From: $7,450/per person
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
Days: 9 | From: $6,390/per person
Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
Days: 8 | From: $7,690/per person
Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 10 | From: $9,790/per person
The best of South Africa: a world class safari, spectacular Cape Town, plus magnificent Victoria [...]
Days: 10 | From: $7,750/per person
Track the Great Migration through the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania
Days: 8 | From: $7,250/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,950/per person
From the renowned Okavango Delta to extraordinary Hwange National Park via Victoria Falls
Days: 11 | From: $4,130/per person
Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
Days: 10 | From: $5,900/per person
Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $22,400/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $10,310/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $8,495/per person
An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
Days: 11 | From: $10,680/per person
Where Castles, History, and Culture Come to Life
Days: 11 | From: $13,380 per person
An Extraordinary Alpine Journey from Zurich to Zermatt
Days: 16-23 | From: $9,395/person
One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person
The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category
Days: 6-23 | From: $4,795/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category.
Days: 10| From: $12,450/per person
Follow the herds of the Great Migration through some of Africa's most iconic safari destinations [...]
Days: 8 & 7 | From: $10,500/per person
Three of the newer boats in the islands, the Origin, Theory, and Evolve are sister ships designed for a luxurious boutique experience. These 20-passenger Relais & Chateaux ships have 10 cabins with panoramic windows and feature spacious social areas, sun decks and jacuzzis, space for al fresco dining, a fitness center, spa, and a glass-bottom boat. Meals are planned and prepared by trained chefs, there is an onboard concierge for assistance, and the boats have an open bar policy. With two naturalist guides, Origin/Theory/Evolve offer some of the best guide-to-guest ratios in the islands. Excursions include snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and panga rides.
Talk to a Vaya Travel Specialist
We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
The Origin/Theory/Evolve have 10 Deluxe Double Staterooms (140 square feet) located on the Main Deck. Each cabin has two twin beds that can be converted to one king bed. Two of the cabins can be converted to triples to accommodate a third passenger. All cabins have panoramic windows, private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Construction: completed in 2016 (Origin), 2019 (Theory), 2021 (Evolve) Type: Motor Yacht Length: 142 ft. / 43.3 mts. Beam: 27.4 ft. / 8.4 mts. Engine: 454HP at 1800RPM Speed: 10-12 knots Accommodations: 10 Deluxe Double Staterooms with private facilities Crew: Captain, 2 Bilingual Naturalist Guides, Cruise Director, plus crew members
Sunday Arrive to San Cristobal / Leon Dormido
Monday San Cristobal: Punta Pitt / Cerro Brujo
Tuesday Española: Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay
Wednesday Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Thursday Santa Cruz: Highlands / Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday Sombrero Chino / Las Bachas or Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Bartolome
Saturday South Plaza Island / North Seymour
Sunday San Cristobal: Interpretation Center / Return to Mainland
Monday Genovesa: Prince Philip´s Steps / Darwin Bay
Tuesday Las Bachas or Black Turtle Cove / Cerro Dragon
Wednesday Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca or Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay
Thursday Punta Espinosa (Fernandina) / Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Friday Rabida Island / Puerto Egas (Santiago) or Black Turtle Cove
Saturday Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Max number of passengers: 20, in 10 cabins
Prices 2025:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, select alcoholic beverages, use of snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, & kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), gratuities
8-day cruise:
$10,500 per person (double cabin)
$10,250 per person (triple cabin)
$19,000 per person (single cabin)
7-day cruise: Passengers can disembark on Saturday for a shorter cruise. No discount applies.
Children 17 years old and younger receive a 15% discount during non-holiday departure dates. One child per adult, limit 2 children per family.
Holiday Surcharge: $500 per person for Christmas and New Year’s departures ($10,000 for charters); the single rate has a 100% supplement
Charters: from $210,000 (8 days)
Find out why our discerning travelers consistently rate us with 5-stars.