Galápagos Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Luxury & Exploration in Ecuador’s Enchanted Archipelago
This plush vessel is no Beagle, but Darwin would recognize many of your discoveries as you sail in his footsteps. Here in the “Enchanted Isles,” ply crystal-blue waters to meet a who’s who of some of the most remarkable animals on Earth.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $13,199 - $18,099/person
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Highlights
- Welcome aboard the Silver Origin, where life at sea comes with next-level luxuries like floor-to-ceiling windows and a personal butler for each cabin
- Experienced national park guides lead us through surreal landscapes populated with lava lizards, ancient tortoises, curious iguanas and colorful birdlife
- Bike the back roads of the islands’ mountainous interiors, a facet of this place that few tourists get to experience
- Snorkel way out at sea—a perfect opportunity to meet rays, sharks and other denizens of the deep—then lie out on sugar-white sands (often with sea lion neighbors)
- A cooking class, a wine tasting and a tour of a local farm offer us delicious glimpses of the archipelago’s human side
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island Airport & Travel Details
- Launch your journey with an excursion to the rugged interior of San Cristóbal Island, where a long descent by bike traverses volcanic island slopes
- Land on remote and wild Genovesa Island, a bird-watcher’s paradise brimming with Nazca boobies
- Keep an eye out for the elaborate mating antics of North Seymour Islands' frigatebirds, who puff up their red chests
- Hike up Prince Philip’s Steps for sweeping views of the island’s rugged cliffs
- Learn the difference between aa and pahoehoe, the two kinds of lava of which the volcanic islands are built
- Snorkel in Darwin Bay, where curious sea lions, graceful rays and reef sharks glide through the crystalline waters.
Nights 1-7
This brand new expedition ship boasts Italian-designed interiors with six decks and floor-to-ceiling windows, so you never have to miss out on the remarkable landscapes sailing by. It's also equipped with state-of-the-art green technology, including dynamic positioning software which helps it navigate without disrupting underwater ecosystems.
- Take to sturdy sea kayaks to paddle through mangrove forests alive with darting fish and past marine iguanas basking on volcanic rock
- Catch a glimpse of the waved albatrosses of Española Island
- Walk among land iguanas and sunbathing sea lions as you traverse arid landscapes dotted with prickly pear cacti
- Sample Ecuadorian wines with your Backroads Trip Leaders and an unbeatable moving view
- Join the ship’s captain on a private tour of the bridge
- Trek along the twin craters that furrow the summit of Santa Cruz Island
- Watch out for giant tortoises slowly crossing the road as you cycle misty highlands
- Visit a sugarcane farm for a glimpse at one of the archipelago’s few non-tourist industries
- Learn how to make seafood classics like ceviche in an Ecuadorian cooking class
- Stroll the shops of Puerto Ayora.
Nights 1-7
This brand new expedition ship boasts Italian-designed interiors with six decks and floor-to-ceiling windows, so you never have to miss out on the remarkable landscapes sailing by. It's also equipped with state-of-the-art green technology, including dynamic positioning software which helps it navigate without disrupting underwater ecosystems.
- Step ashore on Isla Lobos, famous for its colony of sea lions whose barking echoes for miles around
- Snorkel in the clear waters off San Cristóbal, encountering sea turtles and playful young sea lions
- Try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding
- A stroll on the white-sand beach is the perfect farewell to the Galápagos as the sun sinks behind striking sea stacks and islets.
Nights 1-7
This brand new expedition ship boasts Italian-designed interiors with six decks and floor-to-ceiling windows, so you never have to miss out on the remarkable landscapes sailing by. It's also equipped with state-of-the-art green technology, including dynamic positioning software which helps it navigate without disrupting underwater ecosystems.
End Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
In addition to traveling by boat, we also spend a good amount of time doing water-related activities such as snorkeling and kayaking in the open ocean. Another note to keep in mind is that we use Zodiacs to reach land from our ship. For dry landings, we step from the Zodiac directly onto a dock. For wet landings, we land on the beach and get our feet wet when getting off and on the Zodiac. Be sure to bring shoes that can get wet—watersport sandals with toe protection do the trick. While you can change into your walking shoes on shore, many of our guests end up simply using their sandals as hiking shoes; in this case consider a style with toe protection to help guard against sharp lava rocks on some hikes.
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
Access to all ship amenities and onboard activities, plus included excursions
All gratuities for ship staff and included onshore dining
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Off-ship lunches in authentic local settings
Snacks and beverages between meals
Wine and beer included with all onboard meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
