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.
Jun 21
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National Geographic Endeavour II
We started our day in the Santa Cruz highlands exploring a unique geological formation called Los Gemelos, located in a cloud forest with scalesia trees, where we spotted several species of finches. Then we headed to Manzanillo Ranch for lunch and an incredible visit with the iconic giant tortoises. We had our last outing of the day at Bachas Beach, where we spotted three flamingos in a brackish lagoon. As the sun set in beautiful colors of baby purple and pale pink, some of us recorded the moment with cameras, others absorbed the experience in their minds and hearts.
Jun 21
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National Geographic Endeavour II
Floreana Island has been severely impacted by introduced animal species since the early 1800s, a situation the Galapagos National Park has started addressing for about a decade and will continue until the eradication program is complete. We have already witnessed the positive impact on the islands because its recover has been amazingly well managed. If we recount all the great experiences we had today, we would fill many pages. We are thrilled that the National Geographic Endeavour II is sailing in Galapagos once again. To finish our day, we had a spectacular sunset.
Jun 21
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National Geographic Endeavour II
We are back on Española Island after nearly a year and a half, and it feels wonderful to visit with the iconic Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos hawks, and mockingbirds on the white sand beach! In the morning, we had great weather for snorkeling at Gardner Bay, joined by friendly sea lion pups and tropical fish of all sizes. In the afternoon, we explored Punta Suarez on the western side of Española Island. We are here in the right season because waved albatrosses are nesting all around, as well as Nazca boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. As we explored the shore, the numbers of marine iguanas and sea lions fascinated us. It seems that these months with no people have been a relaxing break. What a great opportunity to be back and exploring the Enchanted Islands!
Jun 21
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National Geographic Endeavour II
Today was our last day in paradise. The Galapagos brought magic to our souls and minds. We all bonded as one, even though we came from different places. It still seems unreal, this adventure, this journey of discovery through time. We have traveled from the youngest island (Fernandina) to one of the oldest in the archipelago (San Cristobal Island). Today, we opted for a fun Zodiac ride to search for red-footed boobies. Soon after, we landed on a green olivine beach for a 1.5-mile walk. The volcanic scenery was spectacular. The peaks of tuff high in the sky made this site unique. We saw many red-footed and blue-footed boobies. Chicks, juvenile, and adults feeding and taking care of their young. Back on the beach, we had fun swimming and playing with a small colony of sea lions, our ever-present friends. We rounded off our last full day in the islands by visiting Cerro Brujo for a beach walk. Getting to Galapagos was not easy, which adds to our appreciation of this destination. Our expedition is now over. Life goes on, but perhaps some of us are changed by everything we saw. Farewell, amigos.
Jun 21
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National Geographic Endeavour II
Santa Cruz Island is home to many of our naturalists, who are excited to share its wonders. We start off with a visit to Los Gemelos, a geological formation in the the cloud-forest highlands of Santa Cruz. Surrounded by a forest of scalesia trees, this area is completely different from the shorelines and arid landscapes we’ve seen. Later, at Manzanillo Ranch, we spot many giant tortoises lunching on grass in their natural habitat. In the late afternoon, we stop for the first time ever at Bahia Bowditch, where we swim in crystal clear waters and stroll on a beautiful beach.
It 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
