Galapagos, The Enchanted Isles
November 7, 2025- November 16, 2025
Join us for an amazing adventure to Gapalagos: The Enchanted Isles! Discover stunning landscapes, meet incredible wildlife, and uncover hidden treasures that make these islands so special. Let’s make unforgettable memories together!
"In December 2019, I had the privilege of visiting some of the Galapagos Islands with Lindblad National Geographic, aboard the Endeavour II. It is an experience that has changed my life forever. Galapagos is an extraordinary and enchanting place. The unique flora, fauna, and fragile ecosystems are a must-see for all wildlife enthusiasts. I am delighted to be able to share my experience with others, by inviting you to join me on this Galapagos adventure in October of 2025." Stephanie Ellis, Wild Care Inc. Executive Director.
*A portion of the proceeds from this trip will benefit Wild Care, Inc.
Lindblad Expeditions has more than 50 years' experience in Galápagos Islands.
The Map
Itinerary
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DAY 1: Arrival in Ecuador
We meet you on arrival in Ecuador, either in Quito,
Ecuador’s capital city in the Andes, or in the coastal
city of Guayaquil, for an included transfer to your
convenient hotel for an overnight stay. Both cities
are well-served by international carriers, and
Galapagos flights start and end in Quito with a
stop in Guayaquil. Guests in Guayaquil stay at the
locally owed Hotel Oro Verde and have the choice
of several hotels in Quito, including a convenient
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DAY 2: Quito or Guayaquil / Galápagos / Embark
In the morning, if you’re joining our recommended
flight to the Galapagos, we’ll provide transfers to the
airport and luggage assistance.* Upon arrival, you
embark on the 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II.
*If you are not purchasing our recommended
flight, please get in touch with us to confirm your
arrangements.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner -
DAY 3-8: Galápagos Islands
Listed below is a sample of islands we may visit during our expedition.* (B,L,D Daily)
North Seymour: Follow coastal trails past playful Galápagos sea lions on this wildlife-rich central island. Continue inland through a silvery forest of endemic palo santo trees, where frigatebirds nest, blue-footed boobies dance, and where we may also encounter prehistoric-looking land iguanas feeding on cactus.
Isabela: Cross the Equator at Volcán Ecuador, northernmost of Isabela’s six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye open for whales and dolphins, sea turtles and the elusive ocean sunfish. Over two days, land in the footsteps of Darwin and Melville, and look for wildlife along the wildly eroded volcanic shore.
Fernandina: One of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, Fernandina is the youngest and most pristine island in Galápagos—and home to the strange flightless cormorant, Galápagos penguins and the largest marine iguanas. Hikes ashore lead across impressive recent lava flows.
Española: See swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, Nazca boobies and, seasonally, the world’s only population of waved albatross at this birdy paradise, also home to vividly colored marine iguanas. Watch sea lions on the wide sand beach, and snorkel offshore, at Gardner Bay.
Floreana: Follow a trail past a rose pink-tinted lagoon frequented by flamingos. Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish, or cruise along Champion Islet by Zodiac. Visit the famous barrel at Post Office Bay.
Santa Cruz: Visit Puerto Ayora, the largest town and headquarters of both the Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station. See the monument to Lonesome George, and tour the giant tortoise breeding corrals. See the giant tortoises roaming in the wild in the lush, green highlands.
Bartolomé: Climb the steps to the summit of this 300-foot volcanic wonderland for stunning views. Explore, swim and snorkel from the beach. You might even see Galápagos penguins, one of world’s rarest.
Santiago: Explore tide pools and look for fur seals sheltered in quiet grottos of black basalt. Swim, snorkel, kayak and paddleboard along Santiago’s spectacular coast, and explore an enchanting coastal forest where Charles Darwin once walked.
Genovesa: Sail across the Equator to the remote northern realm of the Galápagos, surrounded by warmer tropical waters.
San Cristobal: Search for red-footed boobies and the endemic mockingbird and lava lizard—found only on this easternmost island, and dig your toes into the powdery white sand at a gorgeous beach fronted by iconic Kicker Rock. Explore Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions thrive in the middle of town.
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DAY 9: Galápagos / Disembark
Disembark this morning and join our recommended
flight to Guayaquil or Quito; we’ll provide transfers
to the airport and luggage assistance.* Unwind at
Hotel Oro Verde in Guayaquil, or pick from several
options in Quito , including a convenient airport
hotel. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure.
You may be able to take advantage of overnight
flights home.
*If you are not purchasing our recommended
flight, please get in touch with us to confirm your
arrangements.
Meals included: breakfast -
DAY 10: Guayaquil / Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board
flights home, unless you have arranged for
additional nights or an extension.
Departure Time: Anytime on day 10, or anytime
after 7:00 p.m. local time on day 9.
Departure City: Guayaquil or Quito
Meals included: breakfast
Optional Pre Voyage Extension - Tropical Andes and Colonial Quito.
Before your Galapagos adventure, discover the lesser-known wonders of mainland Ecuador on this six-day adventure in the Andes. Explore Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from the comfort of historic Casa Gangotena on Plaza San Francisco. See dazzling colonial churches and bustling traditional local markets. Then immerse yourself in the heart of the Ecuadorian Chocó, one of the world’s top five biodiversity hotspots, at Mashpi Lodge. Mashpi is a strikingly contemporary base on a 2,600-acre biodiversity reserve on the Pacific slope of the Andes, with resident biologists, naturalist guides, a life center, and remarkable access to the wild rainforest. It offers extensive hiking trails, a stunning open-air tram, observation towers, and even an ingenious aerial bicycle, all designed to get you out into nature. At 3,000-feet in the Equatorial tropical forest, Mashpi is less than three hours from our arrival point, Quito, with a moderate, semi-tropical climate.
Day 1 - Home/Quito, Ecuador
Fly to Quito, where we are met by our guide, and transfer to Casa Gangotena on Plaza San Francisco. Most flights arrive in the evening.
Day 2 - Quito
Tour the dazzling churches and monuments of old town—largest and best preserved colonial center in the Americas—and visit a revitalized traditional market with a local non-profit this morning on a walking tour. Take the afternoon at leisure to relax and explore. Elect to join an exclusive neighborhood visit for hotel guests. Gather for a welcome dinner at Restaurant Cedrón at Casa Gangotena, presenting Ecuadorian cuisine with modern flair. (B,D)
Day 3 - The Andes/Mashpi Lodge
After breakfast, journey 70 miles north across the Equator though dramatic Andean valleys to Mashpi Lodge, set in tropical forest at 3,000 feet.
After check-in and lunch, join resident naturalists on a nature walk. Search for the endemic Mashpi torrent frog and other nocturnal creatures after dinner tonight. (BLD)
Day 4 - Mashpi Lodge
We have the day to explore, where options and excursions arranged for us include a ride across the canopy in the aerial tram or innovative sky-bike, naturalist-led walks to waterfalls on well-constructed trails, a visit to the hummingbird feeders, and butterfly farm and the life center. Birds like endemic mountain tanagers, trogons, motmots, hummingbirds flock around the lodge verandas, and the surrounding forest is spectacular. Keep an eye open for the Chocó toucan, one of dozens of spectacular bird species endemic to this bio-region. The bird list tops 400 species. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Mashpi Lodge/Quito
Return this morning with the guide to Casa Gangotena with a lunch stop en route. Join an neighborhood activity exclusive for hotel guests back in the historic center of Quito. Dinner and the rest of the evening is at leisure to prepare for our upcoming adventures in Galápagos. (B,L)
Day 6 - Quito/Guayaquil/Galápagos
Early this morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Guayaquil, continuing to Galápagos with the main group. (B)
Price Per Person
$3050.00 Double Occupany
$5560.00 Single Occupancy
Per Person Pricing
(Based on double occupancy)
| Cat. 1 **Sold Out** | Deck 2 - Fixed Window | $6605.00 |
| Cat. 2 | Upper Deck - Fixed Window | $7927.00 |
| Cat. 3 | Lounge Deck - Fixed Window | $8811.00 |
| Cat, 4 | Bridge Deck - Fixed Window | $9899.00 |
| Suite A **Sold Out** | Deck 3 - Two Fixed Windows | $11886.00 |
| Suite B | Bridge Deck - Floor to Ceiling Windows | $12827.00 |
| Suite C | Bridge Deck - Largest Stateroom - Fixed Window | $13491.00 |
| SOLO 2 - Single Stateroom | Deck 3 - Fixed Window | $9907.00 |
| SOLO 2 **Sold Out** | Deck 2 - Fixed Window | $9909.00 |
15% deposit and Travel Insurance is due upon booking.
Final payment is due June 15, 2025
Not included: Airfare, Pre & Post Components, Travel Insurance (Mandatory per Ecuadorian Law), Crew Gratuties, Visa, Passport and Immigration Fees, Meals not Indicated, Items of a Personal Nature.
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Date Prior to Expedition Start | Per Person Cancellation Fee |
130 or more days | No penalty: Advance Payment will be credited toward your next expedition. No refund. |
120-90 days | 50% of trip cost |
89-60 days | 100% of trip cost |
| 59-0 days | no refund |
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