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Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland

Tauck · 8 days

Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland

Discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world... designed for families, tour the wondrous islands of the Galapagos featuring a four-night cruise aboard the expeditionary yacht Santa Cruz II.

The safari, in facts

OperatorTauck
Length8 days
RegionGALAPAGOS
CountriesEcuador
Departures1 listed · 2027-12-21 to 2027-12-21

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Quito
Day 4Santiago Island
Day 5Bartolome Island
Day 6Darwin Bay
Day 7Guayaquil

Every departure

1 departure of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2027-12-212027-12-288—Yes

What the fare includes

  • Mysteries of the "enchanted islands" that time forgot, a virtual wildlife wonderland... but how did the birds, reptiles and small mammals, found nowhere else on Earth, first make their way here... what is the real story behind the disappearance of the Galápagos Tortoise... how did naturalist Charles Darwin miss the pink iguana - discovered 150 years after his visit but millions of years old... Get ready to sleuth! This eight-day family adventure takes guests to the exotic Galápagos Islands, a region rich with a variety of local wildlife, flourishing flora and on-island excursions. Sailing through the four-island system by panga and by expedition ship, Santa Cruz II, as you and your family take in the beautiful views on both land and sea. Across this island society; explore the lagoons on Baltra Island that have a variety of birds within its ecosystem including pintail ducks, flamingos and stilts. Snorkel in Santiago Island in Buccaneer Cove where local sea lions may sneak up alongside you and surprise you. Hike up Bartolomé Island accompanied by incredible views at the summit. See the intricacies of the island firsthand! From the red sand of Jervis Island to the marine iguanas who forage for food in the sea, even the crabs are different here, with their bright red and yellow shells that provide quite a contrast to the black-lava rocks of these volcanic islands. Learn from Galápagos naturalists who travel with you... take walks on lave terrains... travel ashore via pangas... swim and snorkel... And much more!

Current offers

  • Tauck Bridges: Save When You Travel As A Group — through 2027-12-31 · Tauck Bridges family adventures are designed to bring generations together through enriching experiences, shared discoveries and seamless planning. From grandparents and parents to children and grandchildren, families can explore the world together while Tauck takes care of the details. When 8 guests travel together on the same departure, the 9th guest travels free — and groups of exactly 8 receive 50% off one guest’s fare. It’s an unforgettable way to celebrate life’s special moments while making the most of your time together.

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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