Few places on the planet offer a wildlife experience, like the Galapagos Islands.

Governed by the South American country of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands sit about 1,000 km off the coast of the South American continent and consist of around 20 main islands, most uninhabited. The word Galapagos loosely translates from "Insulae de los Galopegos" (Islands of the Tortoises)" in old Spanish, with a number of species of these gentle giants endemic to the island. Most of the area is National Parkland and is UNESCO world heritage-listed. The islands are best known as the research source supporting Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. One of the pleasing things you will notice when you visit is that the vast majority of people working in the tourism and hospitality segment in the region are locals from mainland Ecuador.

There’s never a bad time to visit these islands, but in November, there is an opportunity to observe whale sharks and baby sea lion pups in addition to the plethora of ocean, bird and ground wildlife. The famous blue and red-footed boobies, the spitting marine and land iguanas, Darwin’s finches, sea turtles, Galapagos giant tortoise, Galapagos penguins, fur seals, pink flamingos hawks and dozens of bird species make it a nature-lovers must-see. The wildlife of Galápagos is legendary for being without fear in the presence of humans. 

Experience the Galápagos aboard the Lindblad NG Endeavour ll, an elegant 96-passenger small ship, well-equipped for up-close exploration. This is a fabulous opportunity to see this truly unique and unforgettable part of the planet.

INCLUDED

• Overnight in Quito before embarkation
• Flight from Quito to the Galapagos archipelago
• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Twin-share and solo cabins available
• Transfers to and from hotels as per itinerary
• Meals as listed on the itinerary
• Kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling
• Experienced expedition naturalists and  guides
• Escorted by an Australian host

NOT INCLUDED

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Any meals not indicated on the itinerary
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature, e.g. drinks, laundry, hotel charges
• Transfers to and from the airport, if not travelling on the group flights

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
• Blue Dot can arrange international flights, or you can manage these independently
• To book and reserve your place on tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required
• BRAZIL PRE-TOUR AVAILABLE
  Join our 13-day Brazil's Best pre-tour before continuing on to the Galapagos expedition

ITINERARY

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