10 Day Galapagos Expedition aboard NG Endeavour II

<p>Unique, immersive style of travel Experiencing the Gal&aacute;pagos Islands on an expedition is an unrivaled experience. And our 360&ordm; approach is your guarantee of an in-depth encounter with all its wonders. Encounter abundant wildlife Blue-footed boobies. Flightless cormorants. Darwin&rsquo;s finches. Pink flamingos. Sea lions on beaches or gamboling underwater. Giant tortoises grazing in the highlands. The wildlife of Gal&aacute;pagos is legendary for its uniqueness and lack of fear, allowing you the rare experience of being treated as an equal in the wild world. Each island contains endemic species, and you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to see a panoply of Gal&aacute;pagos&rsquo; creatures in their native habitats&mdash;on land and in the sea. Every day is active and engaging You&rsquo;ll be able to snorkel nearly every day, sometimes twice a day. Each day you&rsquo;ll have the option to walk, hike, kayak, or Zodiac cruise, and to join a different naturalist as you choose: there are no assigned groups. Travel in excellent company Explore under the sure guidance of an expedition leader, four handpicked naturalists, including a National Geographic certified photo instructor and an undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist. Their knowledge and passion for the islands is the key to your once-in-a-lifetime experience.</p>

Optional extras & upgrades

Tropical Andes & Colonial Quito Pre-Voyage Extension. From (3820.00 AUD)
Before your Galapagos adventure, discover the lesser-known wonders of mainland Ecuador on this six-day adventure in the Andes. Explore Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from the comfort of historic Casa Gangotena on Plaza San Francisco. See dazzling colonial churches and bustling traditional local markets. Then immerse yourself in the heart of the Ecuadorian Chocó, one of the world’s top five biodiversity hotspots, at Mashpi Lodge. Mashpi is a strikingly contemporary base on a 2,600-acre biodiversity reserve on the Pacific slope of the Andes, with resident biologists, naturalist guides, a life center, and remarkable access to the wild rainforest. It offers extensive hiking trails, a stunning open-air tram, observation towers, and even an ingenious aerial bicycle, all designed to get you out into nature. At 3,000-feet in the Equatorial tropical forest, Mashpi is less than three hours from our arrival point, Quito, with a moderate, semi-tropical climate.

Ecuador’s Amazon: Yasuní Wildlife Photo Extension. From (4170.00 AUD)
Galápagos is one of the most surprising places on the planet, and, if you’re like most people, you’ll be reaching for your camera to capture it all. That’s why we have Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructors on every departure. Or you can join a Photo Expedition and travel alongside top National Geographic photographers on select departures aboard National Geographic Endeavour II. They will be at your side on deck and in the field to provide inspiration, advice, and tips throughout the expedition. And if that's not enough, join us for this photo-exclusive pre-voyage Galápagos extension to Napo Wildlife Center—a remarkable base for nature photography. Limited availability. Maximum 16 guests.

• See more of the archipelago’s varied islands and habitats

• Have up close encounters with incredible wildlife

• Experience the Galápagos undersea, too

• Benefit from our 40+ years of experience and relationships in Galápagos to see all you came for and more.