GALÁPAGOS VOYAGE

• Explore the Galápagos Islands up close using kayaks, paddleboards, and Zodiacs.

• Join naturalists on walks and snorkeling excursions to observe spectacular wildlife.

• Visit a National Geographic–supported captive breeding program for giant tortoises.

DAY 1 I GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

Arrive in Guayaquil, and transfer to your hotel. Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil

Day 2 I Gal Pagos

This morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands. This archipelago is a rare wilderness where animals have no instinctive fear of humans. Board your expedition ship, equipped for comfort as well as in-depth exploration. After lunch, you will begin your discovery of the islands and their diverse wildlife.

National Geographic Endeavour II through Day 8 | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

Days

3–8

I Gal Pagos

10 DA YS FROM $7,940

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 96 naturalists, swim, snorkel, or explore the waters by kayak, paddleboard, Zodiac, or glassbottom boat. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

ISLA BARTOLOMÉ: Stand atop Bartolomé’s volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding beaches. Swim, or snorkel among schools of multicolored reef fish and, with luck, see Galápagos penguins.

ISLA SANTIAGO: Explore a series of tide pools and underwater caverns in search of Galápagos fur seals, marine iguanas, sea lions, shore birds, and Sally Lightfoot crabs.

On your trip, be on the lookout for... sea lions, sea turtles, giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine and land iguanas, frigatebirds, and more.

Itineraries vary, and are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations. All expeditions travel between Isla Baltra and Isla San Cristóbal, and include Isla Santa Cruz and a selection of the islands listed below. Each day, you will have the opportunity to go on walks with

ISLA SANTA CRUZ: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Then tour the neighboring captive breeding program for endangered Galápagos giant tortoises, run by the Galápagos National Park Directorate and supported by the Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic Fund. Take a walk through the town of Puerto Ayora before traveling into the highlands to observe, and photograph giant tortoises in the wild.

ISLA ISABELA: The largest Galápagos island is home to marine iguanas, abundant sea turtles, the only species of flightless cormorant in the world, and the only penguin species that inhabits the Equator. Cruise by Zodiac, hike against a backdrop of giant shield volcanoes, and snorkel in the cool waters that often draw whales and dolphins to the area.

ISLA FLOREANA: Hike to a turtle nesting beach and a lagoon that is home to flamingos and other bird species. At Champion Islet, snorkel among sea lions; then visit Post Office Bay, founded by whalers in the 18th century.

ISLA FERNANDINA: Discover the marine iguana haven of Punta Espinoza as you hike over hardened lava flows, spot Galápagos hawks and sea lion nurseries, and snorkel among sea turtles and penguins in clear blue waters.

ISLA ESPAÑOLA: See swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, boobies, and waved albatrosses (seasonally) in this birder’s paradise. Walk among vivid green-andred marine iguanas and unique lava lizards, and observe sea lions up close on a pristine white sand beach.

ISLA GENOVESA: Sail across the Equator to the remote northern realm of the Galápagos, surrounded by warmer tropical waters.

DAYS 9–10 I GUAYAQUIL

After breakfast, disembark your ship, and fly to Guayaquil for the final night. Depart the next morning.

Hotel Oro Verde | Meals: 2B

Find details and dates for all our expeditions at natgeoexpeditions.com/wildlife.

Gal Pagos Sea Lion

Zalophus wollebaeki

David Doubilet and Jen Hayes

Underwater Photographers

David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes have photographed the ocean depths from Greenland to Indonesia on assignment for National Geographic. David has published more than 70 stories in National Geographic magazine. Find the departure(s) David and Jen will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Dates: This expedition is offered throughout the year.