Galapagos Family Odyssey

A 10-Day National Geographic tour starting from $5,230

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Starting Price:	$5,230
Tour Length:	10 Days
Countries Visited:	Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, South America, Galapagos

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Family Tours

Tour Category:

Family Tour

Tour Operator:

National Geographic

Tour Code:

NGGALAP

Cities Visited:
Guayaquil, Galapagos

On the Galápagos Archipelago, sea lions loll and frolic, 100-year-old giant tortoises roam, blue-footed boobies strut their stuff, and pre-historic-looking iguanas pile themselves on lava rocks to soak up the sun. The magic of these islands is that their creatures are full of personality and unafraid—of people or each other. Travel aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander and join our team of local naturalists to learn about the unique wildlife and geology of the islands.

Hotels and meals as stated in itinerary.

Sail to North Seymour Island

Santa Cruz is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Anchor off the picturesque port of Puerto Villamil.

Discover Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina — the youngest and most pristine island in the Galápagos.

Day 1 — U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador
Depart for Guayaquil and upon arrival, transfer to our hotel.

Day 2 — Guayaquil/Galápagos
This morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands and board our comfortable expedition ship. During lunch, we begin our expedition of the islands. (B,L,D)

Days 3 through 7 — Exploring Galápagos
In keeping with the nature of an expedition, our itinerary is flexible, allowing you to take advantage of this extraordinary wildlife sanctuary. 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 only), or Zodiac. (B, L, D daily)

Listed below are some of the islands we may visit during our expeditions:*

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.

North Seymour Islet
This tiny uplifted seafloor is home to sea lion colonies, blue-footed booby and frigate bird nesting colonies. Snorkel among tropical fish and reef sharks at the base of the cliffs.

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.

Genovesa Island
Walk among swallow-tailed gulls, red-footed boobies and Nazca boobies and keep a look out for hunting short-eared owls. Ride Zodiacs, kayak along the caldera, and snorkel among large schools of parrotfish.

Isla Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a breeding station for endangered native species. Learn about the Darwin Foundation and their giant Galápagos tortoise breeding program. Visit “Lonesome George,” the last surviving tortoise of his kind. Later, travel into the highlands where wild tortoises forage.

Isla Isabela
Spend the early morning on the lookout for dolphins; whales; sea turtles; and the unusual ocean sunfish, the Mola mola. Explore caves and hidden lagoons by Zodiac, and snorkel among sea turtles.

Isla Fernandina
Discover Punta Espinosa; the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos is found here. Brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crabs scamper among the rocks and sea lions play along the coast against the dramatic backdrop of volcanoes.

Isla Floreana
At Champion Islet, snorkel among sea lions in clear waters, or peer into an underwater world in a glass-bottom boat (Endeavour only) while keeping an eye out for the endangered Floreana Mockingbird. Visit Post Office Bay—if you see a letter addressed to someone who lives near you, the tradition is to deliver it by hand.

Sombrero Chino Islet
This charming volcano is named due to its resemblance to a “Chinese Hat”. Take Zodiac rides, kayak or go ashore to admire the volcanic landscape, and snorkel in an area often frequented by penguins, sea lions and small reef sharks.

Rábida Island
Land on the bright red volcanic sand of a charming beach. Snorkel among the friendly Galápagos sea lions, and take a scenic hike into the island to search for hawks and other land birds.

San Cristóbal Island
Visit Punta Pitt with its fascinating geology, where all three booby species of the Galápagos can be found along the cliffs. Visit the port of Baquerizo Moreno, home to one of the largest sea lion colonies in the archipelago. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and stroll along the beach at Cerro Brujo.

Isla Española
See Darwin's finches, boobies, and waved albatross on this birder's paradise. Walk among vivid green and red marine iguanas, and observe sea lions up close on a pristine white-sand beach.

Day 9 — Galápagos/Guayaquil
After breakfast, disembark the ship and fly to Guayaquil. The evening is at your leisure. (B)

Day 10 — Guayaquil/U.S.
Depart Guayaquil this morning, arriving home the same day.

*Please note: Itineraries vary slightly from week to week subject to the Galápagos National Park regulations. Each itinerary will include Isla Santa Cruz and a selection of the other stops listed on these pages.



Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/15/2012 - 6/24/2012	$5,230
7/6/2012 - 7/15/2012	$5,230
7/7/2012 - 7/16/2012	$5,550
7/21/2012 - 7/30/2012	$5,550
8/3/2012 - 8/12/2012	$5,230
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

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Sail to North Seymour Island

Santa Cruz is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Anchor off the picturesque port of Puerto Villamil.

Discover Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina — the youngest and most pristine island in the Galápagos.

Prices are per person, double occupancy. Prices start at Cat1 cabins and prices will go up per cabin category and different ship

For children under 18, deduct $500 from the adult rate

In 2011, for single cabin on the Islander, add $2770 in Cat1 and $3190 in Cat2. For a single cabin on the Endeavour, add $1300 in Cat1 and $1460 in Cat2

Airfare is not included in the expedition cost.

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