Olivia is thrilled to once again partner with Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic for our 8-day/7-night trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos on their newest ship, the National Geographic ms Islander II.
Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime trip as we explore the enchanted Galápagos Islands, a region teeming with unusual and remarkable wildlife. Swim and snorkel with playful sea lions, walk among seemingly ancient giant tortoises and watch as blue-footed boobies perform courtship dances. Special permits allow us to head out in kayaks to explore further and a team of seasoned naturalists utilizes underwater video, a Splash-Cam, and video microscopes to provide the richest possible understanding of the abundant wildlife. Experience a place where animals live without fear of humans. Can you imagine? Enjoy close encounters with marine and land iguanas, giant tortoises and other fascinating creatures.
Guayaquil • Baltra • Daphne Major • Bartolomé • Santa Cruz • Floreana • Española • San Cristóbal • Puerto Aroya • Guayaquil
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Voted Best Adventure Cruise Lines
—USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award
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—Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
#1 Small Ship Cruise Line
—Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers' Choice Awards
Best Expedition Cruise Lines
—Recommend Magazine’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Hotel accommodations in Guayaquil on the nights of Nov 29 and Dec 5
- Accommodations aboard the beautiful National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions ms Islander II
- All meals on board the ship and breakfast at hotel
- House drinks and wine (premium brands are additional)
- 1 hour free internet per person per day
- Excursions
- Transfer to hotel on program start date and ship upon arrival and to hotel and airport upon departure
- Services of Olivia Cruise Director, Lindblad Expedition Leader, Naturalist Staff, National Geographic Trained Photography Instructor, and ship doctor
- Use of kayaks, snorkeling gear, and wetsuits
- Voyage Expedition DVD (one per household)
- Gratuities to naturalists and ship’s crew
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee, port charges, and service taxes (subject to increase)
- Internal Ecuador flights (Guayaquil—Baltra—Guayaquil)
- Personalized Team Olivia assistance throughout
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare to and from Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Meals not indicated
- Premium brand alcoholic beverages
- Internet
- LEX Spa services
- Laundry Services
- Travel insurance & personal incidentals
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
Payment Plans Available
Olivia is happy to offer a 6-month interest free payment plan (20% deposit and 5 installments) and accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
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Olivia is also happy to offer low monthly payments when you finance through Uplift.
