Our expeditions travel between Baltra and San Cristóbal and include Santa Cruz and a selection of the other islands listed below. You will have the opportunity to go on nature walks with local naturalists; swim; snorkel; or explore the waters by kayak, glass-bottom boat (Endeavour II only), or Zodiac.
ISLA BARTOLOMÉ: Walk to the top of Bartolomé’s volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding white-sand beaches. You may also have the opportunity to swim with Galápagos penguins.
ISLA SANTIAGO: Follow a path along a series of tide pools and underwater caverns in search of Galápagos fur seals, marine iguanas, sea lions, and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
ISLA SANTA CRUZ: Visit the town of Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station. See endangered Galápagos giant tortoises at the captive breeding center run by the Galápagos National Park—and supported by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund. Travel into the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild.
ISLA ISABELA: Spend time on the lookout for dolphins; whales; sea turtles; and the unusual sunfish, the mola. Explore caves and hidden lagoons by Zodiac, and snorkel among sea turtles.
ISLA FLOREANA: At Champion Islet, snorkel among sea lions, or peer into an underwater world in a glass-bottom boat (Endeavour II only) while keeping an eye out for the endangered Floreana mockingbird. Those interested can visit Post Office Bay—if you see a letter addressed to someone who lives near you, the tradition is to deliver it by hand.
ISLA FERNANDINA: Discover the marine iguana haven of Punta Espinoza as we hike over lava flows. Galápagos hawks and sea lion nurseries may also be also found as we explore this island.
ISLA ESPAÑOLA: See Darwin’s finches, boobies, and waved albatross in this birder’s paradise. Walk among vivid green and red marine iguanas, and observe sea lions up close on a pristine white-sand beach.
ISLA GENOVESA: Sail across the equator to this far-flung island in the northern realm of the Galápagos, and snorkel among parrotfish in warmer tropical waters. Climb Prince Philip’s steps, ride Zodiacs in search of fur seals, and kayak along the horseshoe-shaped caldera.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Daily
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Driving by boat
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