10 Days in Galapagos Islands

• 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.

-- 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Fascinating and active 8-day cruise
• Snorkel with Galápagos penguins
• Delight in a beautiful 16-guest yacht with spacious decks and air-conditioned cabins

• Explore Quito
• Explore Santa Cruz and have an opportunity to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
• Visit San Cristobel Island
• An opportunity to visit Bartolome Islands, Genovesa Island and Sombrero Chino Islands

• Visit the Enchanted Islands with the pioneers in Galápagos small-group travel and sail by deluxe, privately chartered yacht—a fully MTS operated and expert-led experience!
• Anchor at nature’s doorstep and encounter incredible endemic wildlife, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and more, with the full leadership of certified Class III naturalists
• Hike, snorkel and kayak among exquisite volcanic landscapes in one of the world’s top nature destinations, while our specialist yacht crew and dedicated in-country staff attend to your every need
• Relax in style aboard your luxury yacht and bookend your trip with a stay at a 5-star hotel in the beautiful colonial city of Quito