View allThe trip was a little more strenuous than we expected with 2 hikes and 2 snorkels most days. Saw all the birds and animals we wanted to see.
Sharon, traveled in March
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- Operator
- Via Natura Ecuador
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English, Spanish
- Group Size 1 - 20
- Age range 18 to 100
Highlights
- Fly to Baltra and board the Monserrat
- Explore lava tunnels and giant tortoises
- Snorkel with penguins at Chinese Hat
- Observe red-footed boobies at Genovesa
- Walk among sea lions at North Seymour
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 BALTRA ISLAND / STA. CRUZ HIGHLANDS (THURSDAY)
- Day 2 DRAGON HILL / CHINESE HAT (FRIDAY)
- Day 3 EL BARRANCO / DARWIN BAY (SATURDAY)
- Day 4 BLACK TURTLE COVE / BACHAS BEACH (SUNDAY)
- Tag 5 US COVE / URBINA BAY (MONDAY)
- Day 6 ESPINOZA POINT / VICENTE ROCA POINT (TUESDAY)
- Day 7 PUERTO EGAS / BUCCANNER COVE (WEDNESDAY)
- Day 8 NORTH SEYMOUR / BALTRA ISLAND (THURSDAY)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
Operated by
Via Natura Ecuador
Number of tours
8
Age Range
18 to 75 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
100%
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- Sharon· March 24th, 2022The staff was excellent. Our guide Oswaldo was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable. The second guide for the second 4 days, Adrian, was also very knowledgeable. The trip was a little more strenuous than we expected with 2 hikes and 2 snorkels most days. Loved the dinghy rides along the cliffs! Saw all the birds and animals we wanted to see. Food was good. The boat could use some maintenance and the shade for our bathroom window could be seen through by anyone walking by. Very glad wecwent!Show more
Via Natura Ecuador commented on this reviewDear Sharon, greetings from Ecuador. Thank you very much for your comments and recommendations. We are very glad to know you had the life-changing experience that you were looking for and enjoyed your time in the Galapagos. We also appreciate your... Show moreTrip date: March 2022
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- From Thursday10 Jul, 2025To Thursday17 Jul, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday24 Jul, 2025To Thursday31 Jul, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday7 Aug, 2025To Thursday14 Aug, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday16 Oct, 2025To Thursday23 Oct, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday30 Oct, 2025To Thursday6 Nov, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday13 Nov, 2025To Thursday20 Nov, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday27 Nov, 2025To Thursday4 Dec, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
- From Thursday11 Dec, 2025To Thursday18 Dec, 2025English, SpanishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,911
What our customers ask about this tour
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Alexandra
Asked on August 7th, 2024Does the boat have air conditioning
Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written August 2024As per your question, yes! The boat has air conditioning.
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Joe
Asked on July 26th, 2024The only flight that I have tp purchase for this tour is the international flight to and from Baltra, Am I right? The 8 days will be land and boat transportations?
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written July 2024
As per your question, indeed! You only need flights to/from Baltra.
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Gregory
Asked on October 9th, 2023Will there be wetsuits available on board to use during water activities?
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written October 2023
Wetsuits are available in different sizes complimentary, on a first come first served basis.
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Gregory
Traveler•Written October 2023Do you have anything available between November 14-25th? I'm also wondering about the flight situation (mainland to the islands and back). Some of the tours you list include a mandatory flight charge and some do not.
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written October 2023
We can issue flights for $525 per person, or you can issue on your own. We highly recommend you to issue our same operational flights so you do not lose connection with the cruise.
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Ross
Asked on June 29th, 2022Is the price listed for a single traveler having their own cabin? Will this cruise with a similar price be available in February and March 2023? What is the difference between this cruise and a cruise that costs $11,000 for a solo traveler? Does the cost include the Galapogos National Park entrance fees at each island? Is the extra airfare from Quito to Baltra? Does this cruise take precautions to be ecologically safe? Is the cruise focussed on the natural environment, land and sea?
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written June 2022
Price listed are based on a double cabin, with 2 travelers. Solo travelers would have to pay a single supplement which is a 50% additional in order to enjoy the comfort and privacy of a cabin for yourself. We have super promotions at the moment! The price in 2023 for this 8 day cruise would be of $4490 on lower deck and $4780 on upper deck (50% single supplement not included). The Galapagos National Park entrance fee is paid only once, at the time that you arrive to Galapagos airport. You do not need to pay this fee at each island. Galapagos National Park entrance fee is not included, the cost of this is $100. Also, you have to pay the Galapagos Transit Card, which is $20. The extra airfare is round trip. It could be either from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra and return. Monserrat was specially built to cruise in the Galapagos islands in the most comfortable way while providing the highest levels of safety and care for the environment. The Monserrat is a Naturalist Cruise that focuses on the land and marine wildlife of the archipelago.
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Cristina
Asked on January 10th, 2022We would like to book this trip with the 30% discount. However we have already our own flights booked from Guayaquil to Baltra. So we would like to book this tour for two people excluding the flights. Is this possible?
- Via Natura EcuadorOperator•Written January 2022
I deleted the air tickets from the invoice so you can book the cruise alone. Please, let me know if you have any additional questions or need any further assistance from me.
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