Galapagos Islands
May 4 to 22, 2024

Safari Overview

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Sail on the most in-depth itinerary possible around this archipelago famous for charismatic wildlife unafraid of you or your camera. Explore Ecuador’s lush cloud forest before embarking on the Samba for a 15-day voyage around the Enchanted Isles. With our expert resident leader, discover endemic reptiles, tropical land birds, breeding boobies, albatross, penguins, marine mammals, sharks, tropical fish, and much more! With early and late landings to coincide with peak wildlife action, this special expedition caters to photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The evolutionary story of the Galápagos Islands has been told many times, but only through immersing yourself in its splendor can you truly appreciate the impressive forces that shape nature here.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Navigate among 16 islands and experience the diversity of the archipelago.
• Snorkel with sea lions, penguins, tropical fish, sharks, rays, and rare coral formations.
• View mating behavior of frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and waved albatross on Española Island – the only known waved albatross nesting site in the world.
• Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation and restoration programs.
• Observe hummingbirds, Andean cock-of-the-rock, and other birds in Ecuador’s cloud forest.

Itinerary Updated: December 2022