Galápagos and Peru Expedition

and other bird species. At Champion Islet, snorkel among sea lions; then visit Post Office Bay, founded by whalers in the 18th century. If you see a letter addressed to someone who lives near you, the tradition is to deliver it by hand. ISLA FERNANDINA: Discover the marine iguana haven of Punta Espinoza as we 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/U.S. After breakfast, disembark your ship and fly to Guayaquil for the final night. Depart the next morning. Hotel Oro Verde | Meals: 2B

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GLOBAL EXPLORERS PROGRAM

The National Geographic Global Explorers Program invites young travelers to delve into the natural world and explore like scientists. Developed in conjunction with National Geographic Education, this hands-on, interactive program teaches young travelers how to tell stories of the archipelago’s legendary wildlife with the help of certified field educators. Kids and teens will learn to capture and share their experiences through photographs, videos, maps, drawings, and more.

EXPLORE THE GALÁPAGOS AND PERU

Combine your voyage to the Galápagos with an exploration of the cultural treasures of Peru on our 16-day Galápagos and Peru or 11-day Wild Galápagos and Peru Escape expeditions. Visit our website for details.

An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.

Rich Reid Photographer Photographer and Filmmaker Rich Reid produced an awardwinning documentary film on watershed conservation in California, and uses time-lapse multimedia projects to raise awareness about conservation. Join Rich on a wildlife photography extension to Ecuador’s Amazon before exploring the Galápagos together. Find the departure(s) Rich will join on our website.

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 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.

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