Quito
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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
Exploring Galápagos
Galapagos
Sailing Itinerary
Trip Details
Departs: November 20, 2026
Returns: November 29, 2026
Departure Port: Quito
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Your Ship
National Geographic Endeavour II
A Patagonian expedition ship rebuilt for the Galápagos, and the larger of Lindblad's two
Aboard
- Built in Chile in 2005 as the Patagonian expedition ship Via Australis
- Lindblad's 2016 refit cut her from 136 berths to 96, in 52 outside cabins
- Glass-bottom boat, kayaks, paddleboards and a video microscope carried aboard
- Twin Zodiac boarding platforms, so 96 guests get ashore in one go
Ashore
Where You Stop
Quito
Galápagos Islands
Galapagos
The Galápagos
The one place on earth where the wildlife has no reason to be afraid of you, reachable only by a small expedition ship, with a naturalist beside you all week.
- Best Time to Go
- Year-round; December to May is warmer and calmer, June to November better for wildlife
- Typical Length
- 7 to 10 nights, plus two nights in Ecuador either side
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The Same Trip, Other Weeks
The identical itinerary on this ship, priced by departure. Fares move week to week, and the difference is often larger than anything else on this page.
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