10 Days in Galapagos Islands

• As you board your vessel, m/y grand queen beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
• You'll encounter giant galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

• Explore Galapagos is all about wildlife. A wild menagerie of remarkable animals thrives on these remote islands, scattered nearly 700 miles (1000 km) off the coast of Ecuador. The seclusion of this archipelago honed the development of unique animals, untouched and unafraid of human civilization.
• See though the Galapagos now allows a limited number of visitors to its enchanted shores, careful habitat-management preserves this charmed ecosystem. The beauty of a sea kayak as a vessel for wildlife viewing lies in its non-intrusive, eco-friendly presence.
• Exoerience this 8-day itinerary, live the wonders of the Galapagos by getting down to sea level in this exquisite marine environment. Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed-boobies, and Darwin’s finches delight on island reaches, while penguins, sea lions, and an endless palette of underwater life beckon from the surf in this "Bucket List" adventure.
• The “up-close-and-personal” nature of this itinerary allows for 5 nights spent camping on the beach on two different islands, and plenty of time on the water for paddling.
• You’ll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating beaches as well as the pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique. Finally, no Galapagos trip is

• Explore Quito City Tour
• Enjoy the horseback ride which awaits as you scale the highest peak on the slopes of Rumiñahui's.
• Experience the Sincholagua Volcano Hiking
• Explore Amazon Jungle and have a wonderful River Cuyabeno you will ride a canoe downstream in the midst of the Amazon jungle’s thick vegetation
• Seek the opportunity to see reptiles, birds and diurnal mammals at Amazon Jungle.
• Experience the extraordinary Cotopaxi Bike Tour
• Visit the Otavalo which like other regional markets is crucial to Indian culture because of the opportunities afforded to these people to meet, socialize and trade

• Explore Quito
• Explore, Kayak & SUP Board Isabela Island
• Visit to the Tortoise Breeding Center
• Visit Garrapatero

• Explore Isabela Island by mountain bike
• Snorkel with sea lions and friendly sharks
• Surf the Galapagos with instructors
• Sleep on the rim of a dormant volcano
• Cook a traditional meal with a local family
• Walk through a colony of marine iguanas
• Traverse a cloud forest canopy zip-line

• Our flagship itinerary is the best week-long Galapagos experience, with the islands' most highly trained naturalist guides
• With the best guide-to-traveler ratio in the islands, our guests are ensured personal encounters with the extraordinary nature and wildlife of the Galapagos
• Snorkel with sea lions, sunbathe with iguanas, scout for whales and dolphins, and spend a night among wild tortoises at our exclusive highlands camp

• Hone your skills while capturing images of wildlife in a variety of landscapes, from black lava fields to white-sand beaches, and from rocky cliffs to lush highland forests.
• Photograph colonies of iguanas, frigate, sea lions, and birds unfazed by your presence.
• See rare giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
• Explore the waters of the Galápagos by kayak, glass-bottom boat, snorkel, or Zodiac.

• Explore Quito
• Explore San Cristóbal
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Hike to Tijeretas Point and Loberia
• View Sea Lion in Playa Mann
• Visit Cristóbal Highlands, El Junco Volcanic Crater
• Enjoy Puerto Chino Beach 
• Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
• Walk through the Lava Tunnels of the Santa Cruz Highlands
• Yacht Tour to Bartolomé Island
• Walk, swim & snorkel at Las Grietas and Tortuga Bay Beach

-- Embrace two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the fabled Galápagos Islands and Quito’s celebrated Colonial city center

-- Enjoy two nights at historic Casa Gangotena boutique hotel in Old Quito, voted Ecuador’s #1 hotel by Trip Advisor

-- Stroll Quito’s Old City plazas, churches, and museums—rich with Spanish Colonial and pre-Columbian history—and savor a specially-arranged private dinner at the city's premier view restaurant

-- Observe Galápagos wildlife up-close in their natural habitats—giant tortoises, endemic land and marine iguanas, penguins, reef sharks, and playful sea lions

-- Set foot on eight islands and islets on this unique itinerary featuring explorations on two of the archipelago’s showcase islands—Genovesa and Española

-- Unmatched birding opportunities—Red-footed boobies, Waved Albatross, Frigatebirds, Darwin’s finches, storm petrels, nocturnal swallow-tailed gulls, seabirds, shorebirds, tropic birds, and elusive short-eared owl

-- Count the steps to Isla Bartolomé's summit for a sweeping panorama of iconic Pinnacle Rock

-- Snorkel in an underwater menagerie of marine life or view it all from the yacht’s glass-bottom boat

-- Learn about conservation successes and challenges at the Charles Darwin Research Center

-- Certified guides accompany small groups of 12 to provide a more personalized experience

-- Included roundtrip air between Quito and the Galápagos

--Discover the fascinating wildlife and geology of the Galapagos Islands on a family adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or Islander.

--Cruise to pristine islands and walk among colonies of animals and birds unfazed by your presence.

--Snorkel amid sea turtles, quirky penguins, and playful sea lions; gaze into the old eyes of a giant sea tortoise; and sit among a colourful band of marine iguanas .

--Participate in special kids' activities, such as stargazing, scavenger hunts, drawing and poetry workshops, and knot-tying lessons.

• Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.
• See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.
• Spot marine iguanas, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.
• Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Experience the unique fearless wildlife of the Galapagos.
• Visit some of the most remote areas of the Galapagos Islands.
• See the marine iguana, the world's only marine lizard.
• Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Carefully step past sleeping sea lions on a pristine beach.
• See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises at close quarters.
• Spot marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, penguins, land iguanas and a feast of fearless birdlife.
• Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Snorkel with sea lions, marine iguanas and sea turtles, walk among giant Galapagos tortoises, and see one of the largest bird populations on Genovesa Island
• Explore volcanic islands, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Zodiac cruise through the Black Turtle Cove mangroves
• Enjoy this journey on its own, or as part of an epic adventure combined with an Antarctic Explorer expedition

• Discover Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island
• Have a chance to kayak, snorkel and stand up paddleboard in Galapagos
• Explore National Park and Marine Reserve
• Don’t miss opportunity to see the Galapagos penguin’s, Sea turtles and sea lions
• Visit Yasuni National Park

• Explore Quito
• Discover Cotopaxi National park
• Experience walking near Pita River
• Visit Santa Cruz Island and Bartolome Island
• Explore Yasuni National Park and Visit Indigenous Community 

• Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
• I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
• Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

• Explore Santa Cruz highlands to view endemic Galapagos plant species
• Visit lava tubes and sinkholes
• Explore Quito and Puerto Ayora
• Discover Galapagos Islands and Santa Cruz Island
• Cruise through your luxury yacht for a week, spending as much time ashore as the Park rules permit.