Blue-footed boobies nesting on the hiking trails, staring quizzically as you walk past. Mockingbirds landing on camera lenses and peering at their reflections. Sea lions hopping off rocks as you hop out of your Zodiac, eager to look at you, or swim with you. Galápagos is a rare and magical place. And the most welcoming place to be after the year our species has had. We know—we’ve been leading expeditions here for more than 50 years—Galápagos always provides the tonic of wildness the human spirit needs. Traveling with us will make the most of your time, intelligence, curiosity and genuine need for laugh-out-loud fun. Don’t miss out on Galápagos this summer or fall—choose our Wild Escape for a quick getaway, or stay longer.
In Galápagos, one thing is certain: expect the unexpected! Surrounded by wildlife on land and at sea, you never know what might happen. And that’s been the draw since Darwin landed in 1835.
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The Daily Expedition Reports coming in from Galápagos tell all—our guests are having amazing experiences and our expedition team is delighted to be sharing Galápagos again. See for yourself what their remarkable days down on the equator are like.
Galápagos is naturally socially distanced. Located 600 miles from the Ecuadorian coastline (the closest land mass), Galápagos is one of the world's most isolated oceanic archipelagos. The archipelago is 97% National Park and World Heritage site, so all visitors follow common sense rules: stay six feet from wildlife. So, social distancing is the norm here!
Isolated by time and ocean, the wildlife of Galápagos has never developed an instinctive fear of humans. Blue-footed boobies nest on hiking trails, oblivious to humans walking past. Mockingbirds land on camera lenses and peer at their reflections. Sea lions hop off rocks as you hop out of your Zodiac, eager to get a look at you under the water. Galápagos is a rare and magical place. We know—we’ve been leading expeditions here for more than 50 years. No other company has the depth of connection to the place, its wildlife, its human population and its conservation that we do. This is not a boast on our part but rather a reason: Our tenure here is your assurance that traveling with us will make the most of your time, intelligence, and curiosity.
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Dive in and experience Galápagos with all your senses. Choose how you want to explore—hike, paddleboard, kayak, snorkel, or arrange to dive (on select departures). Take a long hike or just relax on the beach. Our generous staff-to-guest ratio means you can always find a naturalist whose interests and approach you share whether you want to focus on birding, human history, photography, the undersea, or more. Since the first international tourist expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands in July 1967 with Lars-Eric Lindblad, we’ve introduced generations of guests to these strange and wonderful islands, the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.
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When you explore the Galápagos Islands aboard an expedition ship, you won't just see the beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife, you'll also get hands-on learning in “the best classroom in the world.”
This is the best trip we have ever taken. We have been all over the world and nothing else compares.
Barry Z.
Henry David Thoreau called it the “tonic of wildness.” It’s what a cruise to Galápagos, with its beauty and wildness, gives you—a spirit lift. To compound this healthful effect, we provide a quality of shipboard life and a philosophy of wellness to relax and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit.
Lindblad Expeditions supports stewardship efforts in the places we explore, and one way we do that is through the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund. Traveler contributions to the LEX-NG Fund in Galápagos currently support our regional partners—the Charles Darwin Foundation, Galápagos National Park Directorate, Island Conservation, and the Scalesia Foundation—in their efforts to research and conserve the unique wildlife of the islands and promote education in the region.
Jul 21
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Today we visited two islands in the center of the archipelago. On Bartholomew, we climbed a wooden staircase to the top of an old cinder cone for a chance to see the famous vista that captures many islands at once, in addition to Pinnacle Rock. In the afternoon, we navigated towards Sombrero Chino, where we had a great time snorkeling from Zodiacs and spotting wildlife. This is the home of a small colony of Galapagos penguins as well as Galapagos sea lions.
Jul 21
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We anchored off the coast of Santa Cruz to admire a vast incense tree forest and black lava fields from a distance. After breakfast, we had a dry landing onto a lava field, which soon led us to Dragon Hill, the natural habitat of the Galapagos land iguanas. These yellowish dragon-like reptiles are unique to the Enchanted Isles. Along the trail through the incense tree forest, we were fascinated by a juvenile land iguana, only a few months old. It is rare to see baby land iguanas, as they often hide from potential predators in vegetation. One baby land iguana was found resting on a branch of a short bush. On this trail, we spotted several nests of these iconic reptiles. Some females rested in their burrows. A couple of males with their bright yellow coloration guarded the trail as we photographed them. After the hike, we returned to ship to get ready for deep water snorkeling around Guy Fawkes Islets. The underwater scene was fantastic! Plenty of schools of yellow-tailed razor surgeonfish, a couple of playful sea lions in the water, lots of colorful invertebrates along the vertical wall. It could not have been better! After a delightful Ecuadorian lunch, we had the opportunity to go kayaking, paddle-boarding, and Zodiac riding along the coast of “Bahia Borrero,” a visitor site along the coast of Santa Cruz Island. We ended an incredible expedition day with a wine tasting at sunset on the sky deck, as we navigated around Daphne Islet.
Jul 21
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Today, our land exploration of Santa Cruz started with a visit to Los Gemelos, a geological formation located in the highlands of the island. Our second stop along the road was Manzanillo Farm, where we enjoyed the presence of more than 50 tortoises roaming freely around us. After witnessing the gentleness of these giants, we came back onboard to rest before getting ready for a visit to Las Bachas. This white sandy beach was the perfect spot to snorkel and swim in crystal clear waters. During a hike, a flamingo showed up in one of the brackish lagoons. A full day with a combination of experiences that revealed the wonders of the Galapagos.
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Floreana was the first island in the Galapagos colonized by people. Ecuador took possession of the Galapagos in 1832 and established a penal colony on Floreana. When Charles Darwin visited in 1835, he met with some convicts and explored the highlands.
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On our first full day exploring the Enchanted Isles, our beautiful ship took us to Española, or Hood Island. Located in the southeastern extreme of the archipelago, this is one of the oldest and most amazing islands. Here, critters have had a longer span of time to evolve into new forms from their ancestors, having established themselves in the area thousands of years ago.
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Read moreIt will never leave you if you go to the Galápagos islands. You will have stories for the rest of your life—I can promise you.
Sven-Olof Lindblad
