For 35 years we have operated our own unique Galapagos workshops, with an educational emphasis and a focus on spending longer in the islands, more time on shore daily, earlier morning landings and later afternoon returns to catch the best behavior and light, snorkeling, kayaking… We truly believe we offer the best programs and best routings in the islands!
Along the way we have added a few additional destinations that we could bring our unique style to. Collaborating with local experts we operate occasional in depth adventures to Madagascar, Tanzania, Chile & Easter Island, and Cuba.
We also partner with several small expedition ship operators to market a few extraordinary programs to regions otherwise difficult to experience, but so worth the effort:
• Antarctica, including the Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, or the Weddell Sea,
• Indonesia, including Raja Ampat
• Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
• New Zealand and Australian sub-Antarctic Islands
• Central America: Costa Rica and Panama
• Spitsbergen in the Norwegian High Arctic
• Northern Lights expedition
Following is a calendar of our scheduled workshops and tours through 2025 and beyond, plus a few highlighted expeditions from our fellow operators. Where will you go next?
2024
May 22-June 4, 2024 • Galapagos private charter
Our signature Galapagos workshop, including the species rich outer islands of Tower, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana and Espanola, plus many of the central islands. Twice daily shore excursions plus extensive snorkeling opportunities. 14 days in total, including 11 days aboard the yacht in the Galapagos, plus 3 nights in Quito. • private charter
June 5-18, 2024 • Galapagos Photography Tour w/ Tui de Roy
Experience the Galapagos through the eyes of lifelong resident and award-winning photographer Tui de Roy. Her passion for her islands is unmatched and her eye for capturing magical wildlife moments unmatched. This is our standard itinerary including the species rich outer islands of Tower, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana and Espanola, plus many of the central islands. 14 days in total, including 11 days aboard the yacht in the Galapagos plus 3 nights in Quito. • from $8,700
June 19-30, 2024 • Svalbard Odyssey
Enjoy the best of Svalbard/Spitsbergen, a world of endless daylight where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from sea cliffs and beluga whales rise from the sea. Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers and look out for arctic fox, or discover historic camps of explorers and hunters. Push through pack ice to find walrus and bearded seals, or simply enjoy breathtakingly beautiful Norwegian fjords. 12 days • from $11,385
June 25-July 10, 2024 • Remote Tanzania
This is an expedition into some of the remote and rarely visited regions of Tanzania, including the vast northwest parks and reserves: Katavi National Park and Mahale National Park, as well as the iconic Northern Serengeti (where we hope to witness the wildlife spectacle of the great migration crossing the Mara River). Also visit the remote Mkomazi National Park, known for the Black Rhino reserve. In addition to safari game drives planned activities include chimpanzee trekking in the forests of Mahale, boat safaris on Lake Tanganyika, plus forest walks ideal for birding. 16 days • from $17,150
July 3-16, 2024 • Galapagos Natural History Workshop
Our signature Galapagos workshop, including the species rich outer islands of Tower, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana and Espanola, plus many of the central islands. Twice daily shore excursions plus extensive snorkeling opportunities. 14 days in total, including 11 days aboard the yacht in the Galapagos, plus 3 nights in Quito. • $8,300 • (private charter pending)
December 18-31, 2024 • Galapagos Natural History Workshop
Our signature Galapagos workshop, including the species rich outer islands of Tower, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana and Espanola, plus many of the central islands. Twice daily shore excursions plus extensive snorkeling opportunities. 14 days in total, including 11 days aboard the yacht in the Galapagos, plus 3 nights in Quito. • $8,390
2025
Galapagos Natural History Workshops 2025 and beyond
11 or 15 days on board
This is what Galapagos Travel has been doing for over 30 years. Longer expedtion cruises with a focus on learning, engaging and experiencing. Opportunities for intimate encounters with wildlife abound.
We are currently scheduling departures for 2025 and beyond. If you’re keen on an extended immersion in all that is Galapagos, this trip is for you.
Register here to be notified when our 2025 trips are published and open for bookings
or
Active Galapagos
8 days on board.
In cooperation with our sister agency, CNH Tours, we are running several departures throughout 2024 and 2025. Our Active Galapagos trips are designed for those keen on getting up early and getting the absolute most “Galapagos” out of their time in the islands. Plenty of snorkeling and extended time at visitor sites, ensuring you get a chance to soak it all in. Our early morning and late afternoon excursions, combined with a slow, deliberate pace is also ideal for those intent on photography.
We use a very well-managed 14 passenger ship, the Samba. Galapagos family owned and operated, it has 6 kayaks and 2 paddleboards for exploring coastal ecosystems.
From US$3,950 (shared - cruise only option, departures to August 2024).
Contact us for more information
February 2025
Rapa Nui is the easternmost extent of Polynesia, more than 2,000 miles from the nearest neighbors. The Rapanui people thrived in their isolation, creating a culture unlike any other. Nearly 1,000 carved stone moai bear witness to this, as do the ceremonial platforms, petroglyphs, cave art and more. For 10 days each year Rapa Nui cuts loose and celebrates their cultural heritage through song, dance, native crafts, and historically symbolic although very quirky sporting events. 11 days • from apx. $6,000 (final price TBC).
We are currently finalizing the details of this trip.
Pantanal - Jaguars, tapirs, giant macaws
September 2025 (tbc)
The Pantanal is known for a wide diversity of wildlife - but the most iconic is the jaguar. This is where you are most likely to encounter them - face to face. Beyond the jaguar, we hope to spot the biggest rodent in the world (capybara), the biggest mammal in the South America (tapir), the biggest parrot (Hyacinth macaw), howler monkeys, giant anteaters, giant river otters and some of the more than 600 species of birds. The Pantanal is without any doubt one of those special places on Earth to observe wildlife.
Register here for our information session (6 June, 7PM eastern)
Provence Discovery
(20 Sept - 4 Oct 2025 / $7,175 per person shared)
While Provence, in the south of France, is not considered an iconic "nature" destination, the region is very well endowed with beautiful landscapes, where over thousands of years, humans seem to have found a very nice balance between nature and culture.
Olives, figs, vines, lavender - all are carefully tended among ancient perched villages, forest of oak and pine, jagged rocky hills and mountains. Colourful village markets show off the local produce - from a great variety of fruits and vegetables, to cheeses and olives, local wines, arts and crafts and more.
We’ve booked three luxury villas and over a period of 15 days, 14 guests will explore the best of what this iconic part of the world has to offer.
2026
Journey to the Antarctic Circle
21 Feb - 5 Mar 2026
(from $
This is an early bird group departure. Benefit from a nearly 20% discount on published rates, and enjoy the benefits of your own dedicated tour leader. $250 on-board credit if booked by 31st May 2024.
Starting in Ushuaia, Argentina, we’ll embark on the 130 passenger “Greg Mortimer”, one of the most modern ships plying Antarctic waters. Feb/Mar is ideal for spotting whales (“whale soup” is what some call the Antarctic waters that time of year) and juvenile penguins, just starting to wander away from their parents and getting up to all sorts of antics.
Okavango / Kalahari / Victoria Falls
April/May 2026
Designed and led by Dr. Karen Ross, referred to by the National Geographic magazine as the “Champion of the Okavango”. The trip takes place in April - May (the best time of year to visit according to Dr. Ross). The trip includes 3 nights in Cape Town (South Africa), 2 nights in the Kalahari, 5 nights in the Okavango (Botswana) and 3 nights at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). We book luxury safari tent camps that cater exclusively to our 16 guests (Botswana).
Our 2025 departure is sold out. We will be posting our 2026 trip later in 2024.
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Galapagos terms: inclusions and exclusions
Included
All accommodations, including 2 nights in a boutique hotel in Quito (Mama Cuchara), Ecuador and 10 or 14 nights aboard the yacht in the Galápagos (ask about our optional 2 nights post cruise in Puerto Ayora Galapagos at the comfortable Ikala hotel). Accommodations in Quito include 2 people sharing a double room. If you prefer your own room, there is a single supplement Cost of $345 per person (2024 rates). All boat cabins must be shared, except by special arrangement (a single occommodation option is available at an additional cost - space is limited)
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard the yacht, and most meals (as indicated in the itinerary) in Quito.
All airport transfers in Quito and the Galápagos.
The services of an expert-level tour leader accompanying the group and a university-level naturalist guide conducting the land tours.
$200,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance.
Carbon offsets for the portion of your trip taking place within Ecuador.
Not Included
Any airfare (the Quito/Galápagos roundtrip is currently $560 per person)
Galápagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 per person)
Galápagos Tourist/Migration Card (currently $20 per person)
Gratuities to guide and crew (suggested at roughly $20-$25 per day but discretionary)
Alcoholic beverages.
Trip Cancellation Insurance Coverage is strongly suggested, both to protect your investment in the tour, and also to safeguard yourself in the case of an accident while abroad - you will be traveling to a remote and wonderful corner of the globe that however has minimal ready care in the case of a medical emergency.
Any fuel tax that may be imposed by the government of Ecuador.
Deposits & Payments
A $750 deposit per person is adequate to reserve your space on a workshop. Final tour payment will be due 75 days prior to departure. Payments may be made by US$ personal check, US$ money order, certified or cashier's check, wire transfer, or by Visa or MasterCard (a transaction fee will be applied).
Cancellations & Refunds
All cancellations shall be in writing (e-mail is acceptable). A comprehensive International Travel Protection Insurance package (including Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Insurance and Medical coverage) is available through GALAPAGOS TRAVEL to all U.S. residents. You will receive a policy application along with your deposit receipt.
Once a payment is made, and the payment due date is past, no refunds will be made. Galapagos Travel strongly recommends that suitable travel insurance is acquired to cover any eventualities that may have you cancel your trip.
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