Wild Galapagos Escape [waitlist only]

Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Marco Ricca

December 02 - 09, 2023

Length: 8 days

Region(s): South America

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Ocean Cruise

You’ll walk up-close among lively colonies of wildlife, all legendary for their lack of fear—see marine iguanas, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, the famous giant tortoises, and more.

Operated by Lindblad Expeditions

Tour Highlights

Amazing, enchanting, and wonderfully wild, no other corner of the world delivers the kind of exhilarating encounters Galápagos can.
You can experience all the magic of the archipelago in one action-packed week aboard the yacht-scaled, 48-guest National Geographic Islander.
You’ll walk up-close among lively colonies of wildlife, all legendary for their lack of fear—see marine iguanas, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, the famous giant tortoises, and more.
Plus, explore the dazzling undersea as you paddleboard, kayak, Zodiac cruise, and snorkel in rich waters teeming with fish, sea turtles, penguins, and curious sea lions.
And discover the islands’ array of interesting habitats—from lush green highlands and stark volcanic landscapes to pristine beaches and mangrove thickets.
You’ll share the adventure with an exceptional expedition team whose knowledge and passion for the islands is the key to your once-in-a-lifetime experience.
They’ll go above and beyond to ensure you see, do, and learn more.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.