South America
Galápagos Escape
Galápagos Escape
Explore Darwin’s islands aboard the elegant *National Geographic Islander ll *through 2026, and new in 2027, sail aboard the new *National Geographic Gemini*. Witness the iconic wildlife that sparked the theory of evolution by natural selection, snorkel pristine waters teeming with sea lions and sea turtles, and hike black-sand beaches and lush highlands. As with our classic, 10-day expeditions, honed over more than 50 years, each voyage is crafted to offer a diverse perspective of the archipelago with multiple adventures daily on land and undersea.
Choose your departure
152 departuresOCT31
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $9,066
NOV5
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $11,675
NOV14
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $10,186
NOV19
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $13,192
NOV28
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $8,819
DEC3
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $9,259
DEC17
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $11,737
DEC26
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $19,588
DEC31
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $12,500
JAN9
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $12,000
JAN14
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $12,000
JAN23
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $10,000
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Voyage Overview
Explore Darwin’s islands aboard the elegant *National Geographic Islander ll *through 2026, and new in 2027, sail aboard the new *National Geographic Gemini*. Witness the iconic wildlife that sparked the theory of evolution by natural selection, snorkel pristine waters teeming with sea lions and sea turtles, and hike black-sand beaches and lush highlands. As with our classic, 10-day expeditions, honed over more than 50 years, each voyage is crafted to offer a diverse perspective of the archipelago with multiple adventures daily on land and undersea.
Highlight
- Walk among fearless wildlife across diverse island habitats: observe nesting seabirds, photograph sea lions on golden beaches and encounter marine iguanas and giant tortoises
- Snorkel in the protected waters of the Galápagos Marine Reserve, swimming among playful sea lions, sea turtles, penguins and schools of vibrant fish
- Choose from multiple adventures each day, exploring at your own pace: hike volcanic trails, cruise by Zodiac along untamed coastlines, kayak pristine bays and paddleboard in calm waters
- Add a three-night post-expedition extension in Quito, Ecuador
- With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this fascinating part of the world—from “sneezing” iguanas to giant tortoises
