Islander, Wild Galapagos Escape ex Guayaquil Return
Cruise Line Lindblad Expeditions
Ship National Geographic Islander
Destination South America
Nights 7
Departure Date 05 Jun 2021
Description 5 Night Cruise of the Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander. Hotel stays pre and post-cruise in Guayaquil.

DAY 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Arrive in Guayaquil and make your way to the 44-room Hotel del Parque.

DAY 2: Guayaquil / Galápagos / Embark
Fly to Baltra in the center of Galápagos, a little world unto itself in the Tropical Pacific. We are welcomed by our naturalist staff and start exploring the islands. (B,L,D)

DAY 3-6: Galápagos
Listed below is a sample of islands we may visit during our expedition.* (B,L,D Daily)

North Seymour: Encounter nesting frigatebirds, plus land and marine iguanas, and enjoy a beautiful coastal walk.

Santa Cruz: Call at Puerto Ayora, the largest town and headquarters of both the Galápagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station. Head to the lush, green highlands to see giant tortoises roaming in the wild.

Isabela: Toast crossing the Equator at Volcán Ecuador, northernmost of Isabela’s six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye open for whales and dolphins as you ply these rich waters, once the haunt of whalers and pirates.

Fernandina: One of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, it’s the youngest and most pristine island in Galápagos—and home to the strange flightless cormorant and the largest marine iguanas.

San Cristobal: Search for red-footed boobies and the endemic mockingbird and lava lizard—found only on this easternmost island. Explore Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions thrive in the middle of town.

Española: Home to swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, Nazca boobies and seasonally, the world’s only population of waved albatross at Punta Suarez.

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.

DAY 7: Disembark / Baltra / Guyaquil / Depart
Return by air to Guayaquil, where we enjoy dayrooms at the Hotel del Parque before flights home—or continue to Quito for an optional two-night extension. You may also opt to overnight and fly home on Day 8 at no additional cost. Ask your Expedition Specialist for details. (B)

* Please note: Our expeditions begin and end at Baltra, and include visits to Isla Santa Cruz and a careful selection of diverse islands. Each of our itineraries offers an optimal balance of wildlife, landscapes and experiences. All ship itineraries are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.
Sailing Dates
  • 27 Feb 2021
  • 04 Mar 2021
  • 13 Mar 2021
  • 18 Mar 2021
  • 27 Mar 2021
  • 01 Apr 2021
  • 10 Apr 2021
  • 15 Apr 2021
  • 24 Apr 2021
  • 29 Apr 2021
  • 08 May 2021
  • 13 May 2021
  • 22 May 2021
  • 27 May 2021
  • 05 Jun 2021
  • 10 Jun 2021
  • 19 Jun 2021
  • 24 Jun 2021
  • 03 Jul 2021
  • 08 Jul 2021
  • 17 Jul 2021
  • 22 Jul 2021
  • 31 Jul 2021
  • 05 Aug 2021
  • 14 Aug 2021
  • 19 Aug 2021
  • 28 Aug 2021
  • 02 Sep 2021
  • 11 Sep 2021
  • 16 Sep 2021
  • 25 Sep 2021
  • 28 Oct 2021
  • 06 Nov 2021
  • 11 Nov 2021
  • 20 Nov 2021
  • 25 Nov 2021
  • 04 Dec 2021
  • 09 Dec 2021
  • 18 Dec 2021
  • 23 Dec 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 05/06 Guayaquil, Equador Hotel
2 06/06 Guayaquil, Equador Charter flight to Baltra
2 06/06 Baltra, Galapagos Is Embark
3 07/06 Bartolome Island, Santiago
3 07/06 Isla Santiago, Galapagos Islands
4 08/06 Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
4 08/06 Isla Isabela, Galapagos Island
5 09/06 Isla Fernandina, Galapagos Island
5 09/06 Isla Floreana, Galapoagos Is
6 10/06 Espanola Island (Punta Suarez), Galapagos Islands
7 11/06 Baltra, Galapagos Is Disembark Charter flight to Guayaqil
7 11/06 Guayaquil, Equador Hotel
8 12/06 Guayaquil, Equador
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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