Active Adventure Galápagos Classic Expedition Cruise
Active Adventure Galápagos Classic Expedition Cruise
This is the Galápagos for those who like to be in the thick of it, a full and active week that makes the most of every day both on land and in the water. Aboard a nimble expedition ship, you range across the central and western islands, where the archipelago is at its most volcanic and its wildlife at its most abundant. Mornings and afternoons alike bring a choice of adventures: hiking lava fields and crater rims, kayaking turquoise bays, paddleboarding sheltered coves, cruising the coast by panga, and snorkelling among sea turtles, rays, penguins and playful sea lions. You climb Bartolomé for its famous view over Pinnacle Rock, walk beside the largest marine iguana colony on Fernandina, watch giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz, and stand among the waved albatross and blowholes of Española. Guided throughout by expert naturalists and built around movement and immersion, it is a classic Galápagos voyage with the dial turned towards adventure.
Itinerary highlights
Enjoy multiple active adventures each day, from hiking and kayaking to snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Range across the volcanic western islands of Isabela and Fernandina, the archipelago's wild heart.
Climb Bartolomé for the classic Galápagos view over Pinnacle Rock.
Walk beside the largest colony of marine iguanas in the islands on pristine Fernandina.
Snorkel among sea turtles, rays, penguins and sea lions in clear volcanic waters.
Watch giant tortoises roaming wild in the green highlands of Santa Cruz.
Stand among waved albatross and blowholes on dramatic Española.
Travel aboard a nimble small expedition ship with expert naturalist guides throughout.
Active Adventure Galápagos Classic Expedition Cruise
This is the Galápagos for those who like to be in the thick of it, a full and active week that makes the most of every day both on land and in the water. Aboard a nimble expedition ship, you range across the central and western islands, where the archipelago is at its most volcanic and its wildlife at its most abundant. Mornings and afternoons alike bring a choice of adventures: hiking lava fields and crater rims, kayaking turquoise bays, paddleboarding sheltered coves, cruising the coast by panga, and snorkelling among sea turtles, rays, penguins and playful sea lions. You climb Bartolomé for its famous view over Pinnacle Rock, walk beside the largest marine iguana colony on Fernandina, watch giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz, and stand among the waved albatross and blowholes of Española. Guided throughout by expert naturalists and built around movement and immersion, it is a classic Galápagos voyage with the dial turned towards adventure.
Itinerary highlights
Enjoy multiple active adventures each day, from hiking and kayaking to snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Range across the volcanic western islands of Isabela and Fernandina, the archipelago's wild heart.
Climb Bartolomé for the classic Galápagos view over Pinnacle Rock.
Walk beside the largest colony of marine iguanas in the islands on pristine Fernandina.
Snorkel among sea turtles, rays, penguins and sea lions in clear volcanic waters.
Watch giant tortoises roaming wild in the green highlands of Santa Cruz.
Stand among waved albatross and blowholes on dramatic Española.
Travel aboard a nimble small expedition ship with expert naturalist guides throughout.
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation for seven nights, with all meals aboard
- Selected wines, local beer, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks aboard (by vessel)
- Expert naturalist guides and a full programme of daily activities
- Hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, panga and Zodiac excursions
- Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits for use aboard
- Lectures and entertainment onboard, and all transfers within the Galápagos
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and transit card on some vessels (verify)
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation for seven nights, with all meals aboard
- Selected wines, local beer, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks aboard (by vessel)
- Expert naturalist guides and a full programme of daily activities
- Hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, panga and Zodiac excursions
- Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits for use aboard
- Lectures and entertainment onboard, and all transfers within the Galápagos
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and transit card on some vessels (verify)
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FAQs
A full range, typically hiking and nature walks, kayaking, paddleboarding, panga and Zodiac cruising, and snorkelling, often with a choice each morning and afternoon. The emphasis is on being active and in the water, so you make the most of both the landscapes and the marine life. Equipment and wetsuits are provided aboard.
A reasonable level of fitness helps, as you will hike over uneven volcanic ground and swim or snorkel from beaches and boats, but activities are graded and you can choose gentler or more energetic options each day. It suits active travellers of most ages who enjoy being outdoors and in the water.
The route focuses on the central and western Galápagos, typically Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolomé, Rábida, Santa Cruz and Española, the archipelago’s most volcanic and wildlife-rich reach. Exact sites vary by vessel and by National Park rotation, but the western islands are the star.
This category spans a nimble 32-guest expedition yacht and a 48-guest expedition ship, both small enough for a genuine expedition feel and an active, flexible programme. Your Expedition Expert will match you to the vessel that best suits how you like to travel.