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Adult green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii) underwater off the west side of Isabela Island in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
Guests adventure by zodiac in the rocky arch at Kicker Rock, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
A guest takes a photo with their iPhone of a Giant Tortoise in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands National Park, Ecuador
A Nazca Booby nuzzled into its wing on Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Observation deck outdoor pool on the ship National Geographic Islander II
Adult green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii) underwater off the west side of Isabela Island in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
ExpeditionsGalápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage

Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage

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Explore Darwin’s islands in one action-filled week aboard the elegant National Geographic Islander ll. Witness the iconic wildlife that sparked the theory of evolution by natural selection, snorkel pristine waters teeming with sea lions and sea turtles, and hike black-sand beaches and lush highlands. As with our classic, 10-day expeditions, honed over more than 50 years, each voyage is crafted to offer a diverse perspective of the archipelago with multiple adventures daily on land and undersea.

Highlights

Two adult Waved albatross courting on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Experience all Galápagos offers in just over one week, with departures on Saturday and Thursday

  • Snorkel and kayak among colorful fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions, and walk among colonies of wildlife and seabirds unfazed by your presence

  • Maximize your time in the islands with options for exploration every day including hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and more

  • Add a three-night post-expedition extension in Quito, Ecuador

  • Have more time? Take back-to-back voyages and see more of the archipelago—because no single site in Galápagos National Park can be visited by the same ship more than once in two weeks, consecutive voyages call on different islands.

  • With National Geographic Global Explorers, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this fascinating part of the world—from “sneezing” iguanas to giant tortoises

From

$8,154

/ per person

Does not include any flights

duration
8 Days
starts at
Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
ends at
Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Galápagos 2024-27

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$8,154

/ per person

duration
8 Days
starts at
Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
ends at
Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Galápagos 2024-27

From

$8,154

/ per person

duration
8 Days
starts at
Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
ends at
Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
See all offers

View our brochure for more details

Galápagos 2024-27

Video

Expedition Spotlight - A Milestone Celebration in Galápagos

  • Aug 2024

In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, Founder and CEO Sven Lindblad shares more about his family's past legacy while looking to the future as he visits the National Geographic Gemini and National Geographic Delfina, two new additions to the Galápagos fleet which set sail in 2025.

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Ships

The ship National Geographic Islander II in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

National Geographic Islander II

GUESTS 48

CABINS 26

DECKS 5

With a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio, National Geographic Islander II is a gracious expedition vessel with the feeling of a private yacht.

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Expedition Extensions

A walking path in Otavalo. A town in the Andean highlands in the Imbabura province of northern Ecuador. It’s surrounded by volcanoes including the Imbabura Volcano.
Extension
Post-Voyage

Quito & Otavalo Post-Voyage Extension

Duration4 Days

Starting from

$1,150

/ per person

Explore
Aerial view of the harbor and main pier Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Puerto Ayora is the most populous town in the Galapagos Islands, the population is about 15000 people.
Extension
Pre-Voyage

Living with Nature, Galápagos Pre-voyage Extension

Duration4 Days

Starting from

$2,245

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Departs Thursdays and Saturdays year round. Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation.  Every member of our team—from our naturalists and photographers to our expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many of our veteran guides are Galapagueños; in addition to sharing their extensive knowledge of island species and habitats, they also offer an authentic connection to the region’s culture. With multiple naturalists on board, you will hear different perspectives every day, and because there are no set groups, you can gravitate toward naturalists who share your interests. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

Ship crew on the bridge of the ship National Geographic Islander II

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Galápagos 2024-27