Expedition Overview
Expedition Overview
SPECIAL OFFERS
- World Oceans Day Offer: Get 25% Off, Plus a $1,000 Credit Per Person on Select Expedition Cruises
In celebration of World Oceans Day, we’re offering spectacular savings on voyages across the globe. For a limited time, travelers can receive 25% off standard pricing on select Expedition Cruise departures—plus, an additional $1,000 credit per person—when they book between June 8 and June 23, 2023.
Best of all, when you travel with National Geographic Expeditions, you’re helping to further the work of our National Geographic Explorers—scientists, conservationists, educators and storytellers—dedicated to protecting and preserving our world’s oceans.
Expeditions Included with This Limited Time Offer:
- November 27, 2023
- December 7, 17 & 27, 2023
- January 16 & 26, 2024
- February 5, 2024
Antarctica, South Georgia, and The Falklands
- November 7, 2023
- September 29, 2023
- October 6, 13 & 20, 2023
- November 17 & 24, 2023
- December 1 & 8, 2023
- January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
- October 7, 12 & 21, 2023
- November 23, 2023
- January 13, 18 & 27, 2024
Wild Galápagos and Peru Escape
- September 29, 2023
- October 13 & 27, 2023
- November 10 & 24, 2023
- January 5 & 19, 2024
Coastal New Zealand: A Voyage through Scenic Fjords, Māori History and Abundant Wildlife
- November 6 & 18, 2023
- January 5 & 17, 2024
Wild South America by Sea: Trinidad, Guyana, and Brazil
- September 24, 2023
Southern Odyssey: A Voyage to New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands
- November 30, 2023
- December 18, 2023
Voyage Across the Remote Pacific
- October 11, 2023
Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island
- October 22 & 30, 2023
Wonders of the Western Pacific: Orangutans, Sun Bears, and the Coral Triangle
- October 2, 2023
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
- September 30, October 7, October 14
A Voyage from the Channel Islands to Baja California: A Southern Migration
- December 3
Call (888) 966-8687 or contact your Travel Advisor to take advantage of these incredible savings. This offer has limited availability, so be sure to book your trip by June 23, 2023.
Book June 8-23, 2023 to save 25% deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings. Plus, receive an additional $1,000 credit per person. Valid for new bookings only, on select expeditions as indicated, on Categories 1 & 2 on all ships, or Category SU on National Geographic Islander II, and solo cabin categories SA, 1S, SO, and 2S. Savings applicable on cabin fares for featured departures only, not valid on land extensions or airfare, are subject to availability at the time of booking, and cannot be combined with other offers. Call for details.
Available Departures- Oct 7-14, 2023
- Oct 12-19, 2023
- Oct 21-28, 2023
- Nov 23-30, 2023
- Jan 13-20, 2024
- Jan 18-25, 2024
- Jan 27-Feb 3, 2024
- World Oceans Day Exclusive Offer: Loyal Past Travelers Get 30% Off, Plus a $1,000 Credit Per Person
In celebration of World Oceans Day, we’re showing our appreciation for our loyal past travelers with exclusive savings on voyages across the globe. For a limited time, enjoy 30% off standard pricing on select Expedition Cruise departures—plus, receive an additional $1,000 credit per person—when they book between June 8 and June 23, 2023. That’s over triple your regular 10% loyal past traveler discount!
Best of all, when you travel with National Geographic Expeditions, you’re helping to further the work of our National Geographic Explorers—scientists, conservationists, educators and storytellers—dedicated to protecting and preserving our world’s oceans.
Expeditions Included with This Exclusive Offer:
- November 27, 2023
- December 7, 17 & 27, 2023
- January 16 & 26, 2024
- February 5, 2024
Antarctica, South Georgia, and The Falklands
- November 7, 2023
- September 29, 2023
- October 6, 13 & 20, 2023
- November 17 & 24, 2023
- December 1 & 8, 2023
- January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
- October 7, 12 & 21, 2023
- November 23, 2023
- January 13, 18 & 27, 2024
Wild Galápagos and Peru Escape
- September 29, 2023
- October 13 & 27, 2023
- November 10 & 24, 2023
- January 5 & 19, 2024
Coastal New Zealand: A Voyage through Scenic Fjords, Māori History and Abundant Wildlife
- November 6 & 18, 2023
- January 5 & 17, 2024
Wild South America by Sea: Trinidad, Guyana, and Brazil
- September 24, 2023
Southern Odyssey: A Voyage to New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands
- November 30, 2023
- December 18, 2023
Voyage Across the Remote Pacific
- October 11, 2023
Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island
- October 22 & 30, 2023
Wonders of the Western Pacific: Orangutans, Sun Bears, and the Coral Triangle
- October 2, 2023
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
- September 30, October 7, October 14
A Voyage from the Channel Islands to Baja California: A Southern Migration
- December 3
Call (888) 966-8687 or contact your Travel Advisor to take advantage of these exclusive savings. This offer has limited availability, so be sure to book your trip by June 23, 2023.
Book June 8-23, 2023 to increase your past traveler* discount to 30% deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings. Plus, receive an additional $1,000 credit per person. Valid on new bookings only on select expeditions as indicated, on Categories 1 & 2 on all ships or Category SU on National Geographic Islander II, and solo cabin categories SA, 1S, SO, and 2S. Savings applicable on cabin fares for featured departures only, not valid on land extensions or airfare, are subject to availability at the time of booking, and cannot be combined with other offers. All other Friends for Life benefits—including transferability and legacy rights—are applicable. Call for details. *Discount available to past travelers who have taken a private jet expedition or 3+ other expeditions with National Geographic Expeditions. Past travel is subject to verification.
Available Departures- Oct 7-14, 2023
- Oct 12-19, 2023
- Oct 21-28, 2023
- Nov 23-30, 2023
- Jan 13-20, 2024
- Jan 18-25, 2024
- Jan 27-Feb 3, 2024
- Experience the diverse wonders of the Galápagos during a compact, weeklong trip.
- Take interpretive island walks with our naturalists to learn about endemic wildlife, and witness incredible interactions between animals in their natural habitat.
- Meet endangered Galápagos giant tortoises at a National Geographic–supported captive breeding program, and then observe these creatures in the wild.
- Snorkel and kayak in waters rich with shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Experience the incredible world of the Galápagos, now in a shorter itinerary aboard the yacht-style National Geographic Islander II. Immersed in Darwin’s living laboratory, discover a rare and abundant wilderness where animals have no instinctive fear of humans. Walk among giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and frigatebirds; and enjoy close encounters with unique species and volcanic landscapes, exploring by kayak, paddleboard, and Zodiac.
This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Fly to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, transfer to our boutique hotel, set amid lush gardens.
This morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands. Meet our naturalist staff for an introduction to the islands and their diverse wildlife; then board our ship.
National Geographic Islander II for the entire voyage
Our expedition begins and ends in Baltra. Each day we will have the opportunity to go on nature walks with our naturalists, swim, snorkel, or explore the coast by kayak or Zodiac. Our adventures will vary subject to the Galápagos National Park regulations. Listed below are some of the islands we plan to visit during our expedition.
ISLA NORTH SEYMOUR: Follow trails that lead from the coast to an inland forest of silvery Palo Santo trees. Encounter sea lions, marine and land iguanas, Galápagos fur seals, and colonies of sea birds.
ISLA BARTOLOMÉ: Walk to the top of Bartolomé’s volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding beaches. After the hike, immerse yourself among schools of multicolored reef fish. You may also have the opportunity to swim with Galápagos penguins.
ISLA RÀBIDA: Land on a red-sand beach and snorkel the rocky shores. Spot migratory flamingos feeding in a brackish lagoon and brown pelicans nesting along the coast.
ISLA FERNANDINA: On the youngest, most pristine island in the group, walk among brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crabs and a large population of marine iguanas. Head ashore to discover tide pools populated by playful sea lions and rare flightless cormorants.
ISLA ISABELA: Explore the largest island in the group, home to marine iguanas, abundant sea turtles, the only species of flightless cormorant in the world, and the only penguin species that inhabits the Equator. Cruise by Zodiac and hike against a backdrop of giant shield volcanoes, and snorkel in the cool waters that often draw whales and dolphins to the area.
ISLA SANTIAGO: Hike among tide pools and caverns in search of Galápagos fur seals, marine iguanas, sea lions, shore birds, and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
ISLA SANTA CRUZ: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in the town of Puerto Ayora, and tour the neighboring captive breeding program for endangered Galápagos giant tortoises run by the Galápagos National Park Service and supported by the National Geographic–Lindblad Fund. In the highlands, observe and photograph giant tortoises in the wild.
ISLA SAN CRISTÓBAL: Discover one of the oldest islands in the group, home to the archipelago’s largest colony of sea lions, roaming tortoises, nesting blue- and red-footed boobies, San Cristóbal mockingbirds, and lava lizards. See the iconic volcanic formation of Kicker Rock.
ISLA ESPAÑOLA: See swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, boobies, and waved albatrosses in this birder’s paradise. Walk among vivid green-and-red marine iguanas and unique lava lizards, and observe sea lions up close on a pristine white-sand beach.
ISLA FLOREANA: Hike to a turtle nesting beach and a lagoon that is home to flamingos. At Champion Islet, snorkel among sea lions; then visit Post Office Bay, founded by whalers in the 18th century. If you see a letter addressed to someone who lives near you, the tradition is to deliver it by hand.
After breakfast, disembark the ship and fly to Guayaquil. Enjoy day rooms at the Hotel del Parque before your evening flight, or continue on to Quito for an optional two-night extension. Or, take advantage of a complimentary night at the hotel and fly home on Day 8.
Stay and relax or take an early flight home today.