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
74 departuresNOV10
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $10,702
NOV24
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $10,192
DEC8
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $8,244
DEC22
National Geographic Islander II · 2026
From $11,777
JAN5
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $11,500
JAN19
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $9,500
FEB2
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $9,000
FEB16
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $9,500
MAR2
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $9,500
MAR16
National Geographic Islander II · 2027
From $11,000
APR13
National Geographic Gemini · 2027
From $10,000
APR27
National Geographic Gemini · 2027
From $8,500
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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
