W I L D G A L Á PAG O S E S C A P E
• 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.
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. 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 | 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
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
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Expedition Cruise
Light or Moderate
A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.
Greg Stone Writer, Marine Biologist National Geographic Explorer Greg Stone has logged more than 8,000 dives, lived underwater for 30 days, and explored the ocean depths in submersibles. He has penned articles for National Geographic magazine as well as three books. INFORMATION This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Dates: This expedition is offered throughout the year. 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 $520 per person. 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. *Itineraries vary and are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.
SPECIAL OFFER: FREE airfare on select departures. Call for details.
Above: With the National Geographic Islander anchored in the distance, a sea lion mother looks after her pup.
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