SPECIALISTS IN LUXURY AND DISTINCTIVE CRUISE EXPERIENCES
LUXURY SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCE
Ours exceptional fleet is specialist in luxury, sustainable and distinctive cruise experiences taking you below the surface of what you see and show you the ecosystem’s inner workings during transformational expeditions.
WE ARE LOCALS
Our guides bring you into their world from the inside. A 95% Galapagos-born crew, we are here to help you understand what you see by sharing our perspective and showing you things you would otherwise miss.
WE ARE WOMEN-LED
Driven by our passion for our home and tireless ambition to find the best way to show and share it, we have dedicated our lives and surmounted every obstacle to create experiences that exceed imagination.
why golden?
The scenery itself is one of the world’s greatest treasures. But what etches this place in your heart, and the trip in your mind, is not what you see but how you see it with us. The Golden touch is the private entrance to the exotic, a personal invitation into the mythical.
Our approach makes the natural beauty shine brighter. And you’ll leave feeling fortunate to witness it, forever connected to this world beyond imagination.
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OUR TAKE ON GALAPAGOS
The best part of having is sharing.
What reminds us how lucky we are is living it for the first time through you, your unhinged awe, your childlike wonder. Your curiosity, questions, observations, and experience inspire every decision we make, and our crew attention ratio of almost one-to-one is another expression of our commitment to ensure you have the best possible experience in our home.
leading the way to sustainability
Proud to be the first in the industry to achieve CO2 neutrality, Golden Galapagos is setting a new standard for responsible travel. With a robust commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and conserving the planet for future generations, travelers can feel good about their vacation knowing that they’re making a positive impact.
combine your experience
La Selva Eco Lodge
Located within Ecuador’s Yasuní Biosphere Reserve and the buffer area of the National Park — one of the most biodiverse areas of the planet — La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat was among the first Amazon rainforest lodges in Ecuador and today is still regarded as the premier eco-lodge in Ecuador’s Amazon basin.
Complement your Galapagos Cruise with Mainland Ecuador
Your adventure doesn’t have to end with your cruise. Golden Galapagos provides luxurious and tailor-made extensions across mainland Ecuador, allowing you to explore the region’s cultural and natural highlights. Our custom tours improve your travel experience with single-day trips and multi-day adventures, including visits to historic cities, stunning landscapes and rich traditions.
EXTEND YOUR
EXPERIENCE
Your adventure doesn’t have to end with your cruise. Golden Galapagos provides luxurious and tailor-made extensions across mainland Ecuador, allowing you to explore the region’s cultural and natural highlights. Our custom tours improve your travel experience with single-day trips and multi-day adventures, including visits to historic cities, stunning landscapes and rich traditions.
City Tours
Explore the historic capital city of
Quito or the city of Guayaquil.
1 to 2 day tour – Private ground services
Indigenous Markets
Explore colorful indigenous markets
in the Andes Mountains.
1 to 2 day tour – Private ground services
Avenue of Volcanoes
Experience active volcanoes and Andes landscapes and lakes.
1 to 2 day tour – Private ground services
Scenic Ecuador
Explore the Andes and Coast
in an amazing 6-day trip.
5N6D – Private ground services
RECOGNITION AND PRESS
