Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands

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Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands

Explore the Galápagos Islands from zodiacs to untouched beaches, kayak or stand-up paddleboard along volcanic coastlines, and discover wildlife on land and underwater. Sail aboard two sleek ships designed for close-up exploration, ideal for couples, families, and solo adventurers alike. Encounter diverse wildlife including blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches, pink flamingos, giant tortoises, and other fearless species renowned for their interactions with humans in the Galápagos.

Day by day

Day 1 : Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador

Upon arrival in Ecuador, we greet you either in Quito, the capital nestled in the Andes, or in Guayaquil on the coast, providing a complimentary transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Both cities are accessible via international flights, with Galapagos flights originating and concluding in Quito with a stopover in Guayaquil. Guests staying in Guayaquil enjoy accommodations at the locally owned Hotel Oro Verde, while those in Quito can select from various hotels, including a convenient airport option.

For those arriving a day early, consider joining the See Quito Pre-Voyage Extension. Alternatively, extend your journey with a visit to the Mashpi Reserve, a biodiversity hotspot in the tropical Andes near Quito. Additional options include reserving extra hotel nights and exploring tours in Quito or Guayaquil.

Arrival Time: Anytime.
Arrival City: Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador

Day 2 : Quito or Guayaquil / Galápagos Islands

In the morning, we'll take a flight to the Galápagos Islands and board either the 48-guest National Geographic Gemini or the 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II. Following lunch, the adventure commences with explorations of the islands and their incredible wildlife.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Playa Espumilla | Galapagos Islands
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Bahía Elizabeth | Marine turtle | Galapagos Islands
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Leon Dormido | Galapagos Islands
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Highlights

Take advantage of more than 50 years of experience in the Galapagos Islands and extensive knowledge of the archipelago to witness everything you came for and more.
Experience adventure through kayaking, paddleboarding, glass-bottom boat tours, and Zodiac expeditions.
Stroll among wildlife that doesn't mind your presence: relax on beaches with sea lions, admire vast colonies of marine iguanas and watch nesting seabirds.
Snorkel with sea lions, turtles and a multitude of fish in the protected waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat during an exploration of the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Enroll your children and teens in our exclusive family program, National Geographic Global Explorers, where they can learn about this captivating region—from "sneezing" iguanas to gigantic tortoises.
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