Travelpack

Quito • Baltra • Santa Cruz • North Seymour • Isabela Island • Fernandina • Santiago • Bartolomé • Genovesa • Española • Floreana • San Cristóbal • Baltra

Overview
Experience the Galapagos aboard Lindblad Expeditions’ Geographic Endeavour II. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Española, and more, encountering giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Snorkel in clear waters, hike volcanic landscapes, and explore pristine wildlife habitats. Enjoy expert-guided excursions, Zodiac cruises, and immersive cultural experiences.

Day 1: London Heathrow Airport to Quito, Mariscal Sucre Airport via Madrid Barajas International Airport
Stay a night at Wyndham Quito Airport
Shared Transfer Hotel to Airport

Day 2: Quito - Baltra
In the morning, join the flight to the Galapagos, transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Upon arrival, embark the ship.
Shared Transfer Airport to Port

Day 3: Santa Cruz & North Seymour
Your expedition begins on Santa Cruz Island, the cultural and scientific heart of the Galpagos. In Puerto Ayora, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation efforts and see the giant tortoise breeding corrals, including the monument to the famed Lonesome George. Later, venture into the lush highlands where giant tortoises roam freely among green pastures and lava tunnels. In the afternoon, sail to nearby North Seymour Island, a wildlife-rich haven. Follow coastal trails past playful sea lions before heading inland through a forest of endemic palo santo trees. Here, blue-footed boobies perform their iconic courtship dances while magnificent frigatebirds inflate their red throat pouches. Land iguanas bask along the trail, offering your first glimpse of the islands prehistoric charm.

Day 4: Isabela Island
Today is devoted to Isabela, the largest island in the archipelago and a showcase of dramatic volcanic landscapes. Sail across the Equator near Volcn Ecuador, the northernmost of Isabelas six massive shield volcanoes. Watch for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and the elusive ocean sunfish during the crossing. Land along the wildly eroded volcanic shoreline where Darwin once walked, and explore lava fields shaped by powerful geological forces. Over the course of the day, hikes and Zodiac cruises reveal rich coastal wildlife, including marine iguanas, seabirds, and nesting areas along the shore. Snorkeling opportunities offer encounters with sea turtles and colorful fish in nutrient-rich waters. The scale and raw beauty of Isabela provide a powerful introduction to the geological forces that shaped the Galpagos.

Day 5: Fernandina & Santiago
Begin the day at Fernandina Island, one of the most active oceanic volcanoes on Earth and the youngest island in the Galpagos. Its pristine landscapes are free of invasive species, making it a stronghold for endemic wildlife. Walk across striking recent lava flows while spotting flightless cormorants, Galpagos penguins, and the largest marine iguanas in the islands. In the afternoon, sail to Santiago Island. Explore black basalt coastlines dotted with tide pools and quiet grottos sheltering fur seals. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding along the scenic coast. Inland, walk through an enchanting coastal forest once explored by Charles Darwin himself. The contrast between Fernandinas raw volcanic power and Santiagos sheltered ecosystems makes this a richly varied day.

Day 6: Bartolom & Genovesa
Climb the iconic wooden staircase of Bartolom Island to its 300-foot summit for sweeping views of volcanic cones, lava flows, and the famous Pinnacle Rock. After the hike, enjoy beach time with opportunities to swim and snorkel, keeping an eye out for Galpagos penguinsamong the rarest penguin species in the world. Later, sail north across the Equator to remote Genovesa Island, a flooded caldera teeming with life. Known as Bird Island, it hosts over a million seabirds. At Prince Philips Steps, a trail reveals Nazca, red- and blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, gulls, and even short-eared owls. Snorkeling may reveal hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and turtles, rounding out a day of extraordinary biodiversity.

Day 7: Espaola
Espaola Island is one of the oldest islands in the Galpagos and a paradise for birdlife. Walk along coastal trails to encounter Espaola mockingbirds, swallow-tailed gulls, and large colonies of Nazca boobies. Seasonally, this island hosts the worlds only population of waved albatross, offering a rare opportunity to observe their elaborate courtship displays. The vividly colored marine iguanas here are unique to Espaola, adding splashes of red and green against the dark lava. In the afternoon, relax at Gardner Bays white sand beach, where sea lions lounge and pups play in the shallows. Snorkeling offshore reveals crystal-clear waters filled with tropical fish, rays, and sea turtles. Espaola perfectly balances serene beauty with remarkable wildlife encounters.

Day 8: Floreana & San Cristbal
Begin your final day on Floreana Island, rich in human history and natural beauty. Walk past a pink-tinted lagoon that is sometimes visited by flamingos, then snorkel among sea lions and vibrant marine life or cruise by Zodiac around Champion Islet. Visit the famous Post Office Bay, where travelers still leave and collect handwritten mail in a tradition dating back centuries. In the afternoon, continue to San Cristbal, the easternmost island. Search for red-footed boobies, endemic mockingbirds, and lava lizards found nowhere else on Earth. Walk along a powdery white sand beach near iconic Kicker Rock, a dramatic sea formation rising from the ocean. Conclude in Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions freely roam the town, offering a memorable farewell to the Galpagos.

Day 9: Baltra - Quito
Disembark this morning and join the flight to Quito; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided.
Shared Transfer Port to Airport

Day 10: Quito
Shared Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay a night at Wyndham Quito Airport

What is included in the offer
• Return flights from Heathrow with 23kg baggage
• 1 night at the Wyndham Quito Airport with breakfast
• Flight from Quito to Baltra
• 7 nights all-inclusive cruise on-board National Geographic Resolution
• All meals
• Beer, wine, cocktails, liquors and spirits
• Wi-Fi
• Excursions & zodiac landings
• Kayaks, Zodiac cruise & stand-up paddleboards
• Guidance and expertise of expedition staff
• Presentations led by expedition staff and expert guest speakers
• Flight from Baltra to Quito
• 1 night at the Wyndham Quito Airport with breakfast
• All overseas transfers

Based on 2 adults sharing
• B23914 Heathrow from £6,299pp
• B24002 Manchester from £6,499pp
• B24027 Glasgow from £6,499pp
• B24031 Dublin from £6,799pp
Deposit: £800pp

Based on solo occupancy
• B24340 Heathrow from £8,799
Deposit: £1,200pp

Meal Plans