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Active Galapagos Tour Prices & Details
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NOTE: If the SAMBA is sold out during your preferred travel time, we would be happy to help you find a good alternative.
1. DATES
2025 Active Tours |
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OPTION 1 (JUST THE ACTIVE CRUISE): US$5,000 /person 7 nights / 8 days (double accommodation)
OPTION 2 (BREEZE): US$ 6,140 /person, 9 nights / 10 days (double accommodation)
OPTION 3 (LEISURE): US$ 6,598 /person, 11 nights / 12 days (double accommodation) Enjoy some down time after an active trip - wander about town, go to the local beach, do a bit of shopping, taste the local craft beer, coffee shops and more. Same as breeze, but add on:
CUSTOM TRIPS: Contact us for custom itinerary options (solo, 15 day circumnavigation, extensions, charters) FUEL SURCHARGE: Unless imposed at a later date by the ship owner, there is currently no fuel surcharge added to the 2025 trip price. CABIN #7: This cabin is the only one on the upper deck and the only one with a double bed. The price is $150 more / person for this cabin. ** If you cannot join us on one of our dedicated "Active Galapagos" departures, ask us for Samba departures on other dates.
TRIPS DATES BELOW REFLECT THE "LEISURE" OPTION (11 nights / 12 days).
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| Tour Code | Start Date | End Date | Itinerary | Spaces Remaining | |
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| Floreana | 18 May | 29 May | Born of Fire | SOLD OUT | |
| Gardner | 25 May | 05 Jun | Island Diversity | SOLD OUT | |
| Genovesa | 29 Jun | 10 Jul | Born of Fire | SOLD OUT | |
| Indefatigable | 06 Jul | 17 Jul | Island Diversity | 3 spaces left | Book Now |
| Isabela | 13 Jul | 24 Jul | Born of Fire | 5 spaces left | Book Now |
| Marchena | 20 Jul | 31 Jul | Island Diversity | 3 spaces left | Book Now |
| Marielas | 27 Jul | 07 Aug | Born of Fire | 2 spaces left | Book Now |
| Marlborough | 03 Aug | 14 Aug | Island Diversity | 6 spaces left | Book Now |
| Pinzon | 16 Nov | 27 Nov | Born of Fire | 4 spaces left | Book Now |
| Rabida | 23 Nov | 04 Dec | Island Diversity | 4 spaces left | Book Now |
| Santa Cruz | 14 Dec | 25 Dec | Born of Fire | 3 spaces left | Book Now |
| Seymour | 21 Dec | 01 Jan | Island Diversity | SOLD OUT | |
| Wolf | 28 Dec | 08 Jan | Born of Fire | 2 spaces left | Book Now |
2026 Active Tours |
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OPTION 1 (JUST THE ACTIVE CRUISE): US$5,000 /person 7 nights / 8 days (double accommodation)
OPTION 2 (BREEZE): US$ 6,206 /person, 9 nights / 10 days (double accommodation)
OPTION 3 (LEISURE): US$ 6,718 /perrson, 11 nights / 12 days (double accommodation) Enjoy some down time after an active trip - wander about town, go to the local beach, do a bit of shopping, taste the local craft beer, coffee shops and more. Same as breeze, but add on:
CUSTOM TRIPS: Contact us for custom itinerary options (solo, 15 day circumnavigation, extensions, charters) FUEL SURCHARGE: Unless imposed at a later date by the ship owner, there is currently no fuel surcharge added to the 2026 trip price. CABIN #7: This cabin is the only one on the upper deck and the only one with a double bed. The price is $150 more / person for this cabin. * CACHALOTE DEPARTURES: The deparatures marked with an asterisk below will be on the 16 passenger tourist superior ship the Cachalote. We're following the same "Active Galapagos" approach to the trip, and the same guides used on the Samba will be on board. Learn more about the Cachalote Explorer. ** If you cannot join us on one of our dedicated "Active Galapagos" departures, ask us for Samba departures on other dates.
TRIPS DATES BELOW REFLECT THE "LEISURE" OPTION (11 nights / 12 days).
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| Tour Code | Start Date | End Date | Itinerary | Spaces Remaining | |
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| Albatross | 04 Jan | 15 Jan | Island Diversity | SOLD OUT | |
| Anemone | 11 Jan | 22 Jan | Born of Fire | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Dolphin | 18 Jan | 29 Jan | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Finch | 25 Jan | 05 Feb | Born of Fire | 12 spaces left | Book Now |
| Flamingo | 01 Feb | 12 Feb | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Fur Seal | 08 Feb | 19 Feb | Born of Fire | 12 spaces left | Book Now |
| Giant Tortoise | 15 Feb | 26 Feb | Island Diversity | 10 spaces left | Book Now |
| Lava Gull | 01 Mar | 12 Mar | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Lava Lizard | 08 Mar | 19 Mar | Born of Fire | SOLD OUT | |
| Land Iguana | 15 Mar | 26 Mar | Island Diversity | 5 spaces left | Book Now |
| Marine Iguana | 22 Mar | 02 Apr | Born of Fire | 4 spaces left | Book Now |
| Mockingbird | 29 Mar | 09 Apr | Island Diversity | 1 spaces left | Book Now |
| Cachalote Fernandina* | 20 Apr | 01 May | Fernandina | 16 spaces left | Book Now |
| Cachalote Genovesa* | 27 Apr | 08 May | Genovesa | 16 spaces left | Book Now |
| Muyuyo | 17 May | 28 May | Born of Fire | 4 spaces left | Book Now |
| Night Heron | 24 May | 04 Jun | Island Diversity | 8 spaces left | Book Now |
| Noddies | 31 May | 11 Jun | Born of Fire | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Octopus | 07 Jun | 18 Jun | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Opuntia | 14 Jun | 25 Jun | Born of Fire | 6 spaces left | Book Now |
| Orca | 21 Jun | 02 Jul | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Osprey | 28 Jun | 09 Jul | Born of Fire | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Oystercatcher | 05 Jul | 16 Jul | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Penguin | 12 Jul | 23 Jul | Born of Fire | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Peperomia | 19 Jul | 30 Jul | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Peregrine Falcon | 26 Jul | 06 Aug | Born of Fire | 10 spaces left | Book Now |
| Phalarope | 02 Aug | 13 Aug | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Pintail | 09 Aug | 20 Aug | Born of Fire | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Shearwater | 15 Nov | 26 Nov | Born of Fire | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Storm Petrel | 22 Nov | 03 Dec | Island Diversity | 14 spaces left | Book Now |
| Tropicbird | 20 Dec | 31 Dec | Island Diversity | 8 spaces left | Book Now |
| Whaleshark | 27 Dec | 07 Jan | Born of Fire | 6 spaces left | Book Now |
2. PRICE DETAILS
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 8 day cruise on an upscale tourist superior ship (all meals, top quality naturalist guide, private double occupancy rooms, private bathroom, hot water, shower, air conditioning)
- Return flight: Quito or Guayaquil, to Galapagos, and back to either Quito or Guayaquil + Transit control card
- 2 nights' accommodation in an upscale boutique hotel in colonial Quito (Mama Cuchara) with breakfast, on the continent (pre-cruise)
- Full day tour: Quito - World Heritage colonial Andean city.
- Host in Quito to help with airport check-in for flight to Galapagos
- Airport transfers (domestic flights to and from Galapagos)
- Free use of kayaks (6) and paddle boards (2) on-board the ship (used only at dedicated visitor sites)
- Free wetsuit, snorkel, mask and fins
- Two additional nights in Puerto Ayora in a well-located, luxury boutique hotel (Ikala)
- Most meals, as indicated in the itinerary
- Our help with trip extensions (e.g. Amazon jungle, Machu Picchu, Cuenca, cloud forest...)
- Our comprehensive Galapagos Voyage Guide (electronic version)
- Carbon offsets for in-country carbon emissions (domestic flight / cruise)
- $200,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance coverage
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Tip for naturalist guide (sug. $150/person), ship's crew (sug. $250/person)
- Alcoholic beverages, drinks
- International arrivals and departures transfers
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 - subject to change)
- Trip insurance - emergency medical / cancellation (always strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses
- Corkage fee ($10/bottle)
- Some meals, as indicated in itinerary
3. YOUR NATURALIST GUIDES
You will enjoy top services from one of a small team of carefully selected guides that serve our Active Galapagos cruises. Our guides are chosen for their passion and for their in-depth knowledge of Galapagos and conservation. They have a canny knack for conveying this passion to their guests and should be able to handle your most challenging questions.
The Samba's principle guide is Juan Manuel Salcedo. We believe that Juan is at the vanguard of a new generation of naturalist guides in Galapagos - he is promoting a new way to seeing/knowing the islands (see: The Samba Way). Juan grew up in Galapagos. He is a father of two young girls - his family lives in the highlands of Santa Cruz island. His wife's family has also been living in Galapagos for many years and are active members of the community. Juan carried out most of his studies in Ecuador, but also spent some time in California obtaining a "skipper's" certificate. He is personally in charge of selecting and training the colleagues with whom he shares the CNH Tours Active Galapagos trips.
Juan Manuel Salcedo prepares the guests for the next day's activities
4. ITINERARIES
SOUTH EAST: Island diversity
# islands visited: 10
The Southeast itinerary will have you visit a great diversity of islands, from the tiny South Plaza to the "brought-back-from-the-brink" Española island, once overrun by goats and with only a handful of giant tortoises remaining. See the red and green iguanas, the rare hybrid land/marine iguanas, snorkel at Devil's Crown and watch penguins at the iconic Bartolome Island. Enjoy the best beaches in the islands - and for shark lovers - this itinerary gives you more opportunities for close observations
CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY BY DAY SOUTH EAST ITINERARY
NORTH WEST: Born of fire
# islands visited: 5
This itinerary takes you to the western shores of the archipelago, and the most geologically active. Volcanos frequently erupt here - and most of the land consists of wide expanses of sterile lava fields interspersed with small islands of life. Waters are more nutrient rich and cooler - making for a richer diversity of marine life. The flightless cormorant survives here, but in small numbers.
CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY BY DAY NORTH WEST ITINERARY
The traditional equatorial line crossing celebration on the Samba. Can you spot Poseidon, Charles Darwin, the tortoise, the penguin, the mermaid...
Heather,
We returned home Friday from our trip that was arranged through your company.
Everything was wonderful, an experience of a lifetime. From the time we stepped off the plane in Quito, everything was perfect. Our guide in Quito was excellent, and we enjoyed our hotel and the city tour. From the minute we arrived in Galápagos and was met by our guide Jimmie, things got even better. We loved the Samba. The crew was amazing, especially Captain Jose. Enough cannot be said about Jimmie, he was just exceptional. Our guide in Puerto Ayora, Sandi was excellent as well, very nice and extremely knowledgeable.
Our travel mates were all very nice people that were similar in age and interests. Friendships were made.
I especially want to thank you for accommodating our last minute request for lodging closer to the airport, on our return to Quito. Staying next to the airport made our early morning departure much easier.
Jeff (USA) on the Active Galapagos Samba trip