HIGHLIGHTS
- Encounter
Galápagos wildlife up close—and explore the
undersea, too—on an exclusive catamaran with 16 guests and
two veteran expedition staff to guide you over a full week in the
islands
- Adventure
by kayak, paddleboard, and Zodiac on waters rich in marine life
- Discover
wildlife unfazed by your presence: lounge on beaches with sea lions,
walk among huge colonies of marine iguanas, and delight at the antics
of nesting seabirds from ship and shore
- Snorkel
with sea lions, turtles, and abundant fish in the protected waters of
the Galápagos Marine Reserve in the company of 16 guests and
your snorkel guides
- See
more of Ecuador with a stay in Quito, or venture to the tropical Andes
at Mashpi Lodge
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ITINERARY
Day
1:Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
Arrive
in Ecuador, either in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city in the
Andes, or in the coastal city of Guayaquil, for an included transfer to
your convenient hotel for overnight. Both cities are well-served by
international carriers, and Galápagos flights start and end
in Quito with a stop in Guayaquil. Note that Quito sits at a 9,350ft
elevation. It is an alternative option to Guayaquil, at no additional
cost, and is recommended if you opt for a pre-voyage extension to
Mashpi Reserve in the tropical Andes outside Quito, or take just one
extra day on the See Quito Pre-Voyage Extension.
Day
2:Quito or Guayaquil / Galápagos Islands
In
the morning, if you’re joining the recommended flight to the
Galapagos, transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be
provided. Upon arrival, you'll embark on the 16-guest National
Geographic Delfina.
Meals
Included: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Days
3-8:Exploring the Galápagos Islands
Below
are a selection of islands you may visit during your expedition.
Itineraries are subject to Galápagos National Park
regulations.
North
Seymour: Follow
coastal trails past playful Galápagos sea lions on this
wildlife-rich central island. Continue inland through a silvery forest
of endemic palo santo trees, where frigatebirds nest, blue-footed
boobies dance and where you may also encounter prehistoric-looking land
iguanas feeding on cactus.
Bartolomé: Climb the
steps to the summit of this 300-foot volcanic wonderland for stunning
views. Explore, swim and snorkel from the beach. Catch a glimpse of
Galápagos penguins, one of the world’s
rarest.
Santiago: Explore
tide pools and look for fur seals sheltered in quiet grottos of black
basalt. Swim, snorkel, kayak and paddleboard along Santiago’s
spectacular coast, and explore an enchanting coastal forest where
Charles Darwin once walked.
Isabela: Cross the
Equator at Volcán Ecuador, the northernmost of
Isabela’s six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye out for
whales and dolphins, sea turtles and the elusive ocean sunfish. Over
two days, land in the footsteps of Darwin and Melville, and look for
wildlife along the wildly eroded volcanic shore.
Fernandina: One of the
most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, Fernandina is the youngest
and most pristine island in Galápagos—and home to
the strange flightless cormorant, Galápagos penguins and the
largest marine iguanas. Hikes ashore lead across impressive recent lava
flows.
Española:
See
swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, Nazca boobies
and, seasonally, the world’s only population of waved
albatross at this bird paradise, also home to vividly colored marine
iguanas. Watch sea lions on the white sand beach, and snorkel offshore
at Gardner Bay.?
Floreana: Follow a
trail past a pink-tinted lagoon sometimes frequented by flamingos.
Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish or cruise along Champion
Islet by Zodiac. Visit the historic mail barrel at Post Office
Bay.
Santa
Cruz: Visit
Puerto Ayora, the largest town and headquarters of both the
Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station.
See the monument to Lonesome George and tour the giant tortoise
breeding corrals. Witness giant tortoises roaming in the wild in the
lush, green highlands.
Santiago: Explore
tide pools and look for fur seals sheltered in quiet grottos of black
basalt. Swim, snorkel, kayak and paddleboard along Santiago’s
spectacular coast, and explore an enchanting coastal forest where
Charles Darwin once walked.
Genovesa: Sail
across the Equator to the remote northern realm of the
Galápagos into this flooded caldera, home to over one
million seabirds. Visit Prince Philip’s Steps at the top of
the island. Highlights along the trail are many, from Nazca, red- and
blue-footed boobies and frigates to gulls, owls, fur seals, hammerhead
sharks, turtles and manta rays.?
San
Cristobal:?Walk along
the powdery white sand at a gorgeous beach fronted by iconic Kicker
Rock. Explore Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions thrive in the middle of
town.
Meals
Included: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Day
9:Galápagos Islands / Disembark Ship / Guayaquil or Quito
Disembark
this morning and join the recommended flight to Guayaquil or Quito;
transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided.
Unwind in Hotel Oro Verde in Guayaquil, or pick from several options in
Quito, including a convenient airport hotel.
The
afternoon and evening are at your leisure. You may be able to take
advantage of overnight flights home. Ask your expedition specialist
about Peru, Quito and other post-voyage options. Upon arrival in
Guayaquil, many guests continue on a flight to Lima, Peru, for
Galapagos by Catamaran + Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca.
Meals
Included: Breakfast
Day
10:Guayaquil or Quito
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport and board flights home, unless you
have arranged for additional nights or an extension.
Meals
Included: Breakfast
National Geographic Delfina (Luxury Expedition, 16-guests)
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions welcomes the newest and most intimate addition to the Galápagos fleet, National Geographic Delfina. Setting sail in early 2025, this sleek, contemporary vessel is a luxury catamaran designed for cruising the Galápagos Islands in style and stable comfort.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
