Wild Galápagos Escape

• Experience the wonders of the Galápagos during a compact, weeklong trip. • Witness incredible interactions between animals in their natural habitat. • Snorkel and kayak among sea turtles, sea lions, and shimmering fish. 7 DAYS FROM $5,900

DAYS 1–2 I GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR/ GALÁPAGOS Fly to Guayaquil and transfer to our hotel. The following morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands and board our ship. Hotel del Parque; National Geographic Islander for the remainder of the trip I Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–6 I GALÁPAGOS Our expedition begins and ends in Isla Baltra. Each day, we will have the opportunity to go on interpretive nature walks, swim, snorkel, or explore by kayak or Zodiac. Listed below is a sample of islands we may visit.* Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

ISLA BARTOLOMÉ: Walk to the top of Bartolomé’s volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding beaches. Snorkel among schools of multicolored reef fish.

ISLA RÁBIDA: Snorkel along rocky shores and spot migratory flamingos and brown pelicans.

ISLA ISABELA: Explore the largest island in the group, home to marine iguanas, sea turtles, the only species of flightless cormorant in the world, and the only penguin species that inhabits the Equator.

ISLA SANTA CRUZ: Call at Puerto Ayora, the largest town on the island and the headquarters of both the Galápagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Head to the lush, green highlands to see giant tortoises roaming in the wild.

DAY 7 I GUAYAQUIL Disembark and fly to Guayaquil. Enjoy day rooms at Hotel del Parque before your evening flight. Meals: 1B

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Marine biologist and writer Greg Stone will join the August 28, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 and 2022 Dates: Expeditions depart Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year. See our website for specific departure dates.

All departures are family friendly and staffed by National Geographic–certified field educators. See details on the National Geographic Global Explorers Program on page 29. See page 65 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $8,750. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $520 per person (subject to change). *Itineraries vary and are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.

Book by December 31, 2020 and receive FREE roundtrip airfare between Guayaquil and the Galápagos on select 2021 and 2022 departures. Call for details.

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