Galápagos Islands Expedition: 10 Days on the National Geographic Endeavour II | Travel News

After an hour of paddleboarding through volcanic coastlines you find yourself back at the beach where giant tortoises begin to appear from the forest border. The afternoon sun creates a stunning display on their shells while they swim toward the shore to reveal an extraordinary natural occurrence. The Galápagos Islands present travelers with their first unforgettable experience through their combination of untouched nature and stunning scenery and exclusive animal species that exist only in these islands.

National Geographic Endeavour II – built for exploration

 

National Geographic constructed the Endeavour II as a dedicated exploration vessel.

The National Geographic Endeavour II functions as the main component of the program because it serves as a vessel built for expedition-style travel. The vessel operates with advanced exploration equipment which includes underwater cameras and glass-bottom boats and kayaks and Zodiacs for direct exploration.

The vessel accommodates 96 passengers who stay in 52 cabins distributed over five decks. The ship offers an outdoor observation deck and an underwater exploration area and two Zodiac boarding platforms. The ship allows visitors to connect with the captain and crew through its open bridge policy. The Galápagos Islands provide visitors with two eating options which include indoor spaces and outdoor areas to enjoy their meals while taking in the island's scenic beauty.

The Galápagos experience

 

The Galápagos Islands tour package provides travelers with a complete educational experience that explores both natural history and scientific discoveries and physical characteristics of the islands. The National Geographic Endeavour II provides an extraordinary travel experience which brings together adventure seekers with natural exploration and deep environmental understanding.
 

North Seymour

 

The coastal area hosts sea lions and the interior space contains blue-footed boobies who perform their mating dance and frigatebirds that build their nests within the palo santo trees.

Fernandina

 

The island of Fernandina represents the newest and most untouched part of the archipelago because it contains an active volcano alongside its barren lava fields which serve as habitats for flightless cormorants and large marine iguanas.

Española

 

The island of Española presents an exceptional opportunity for birdwatchers because it hosts swallow-tailed gulls and Nazca boobies and mockingbirds and during certain times of the year it becomes home to the rare waved albatross.

Floreana

 

The island of Floreana contains a lagoon with pink water where flamingos gather.

Santa Cruz

 

The island of Santa Cruz contains Puerto Ayora which functions as the location for the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant tortoise breeding facility and the Lonesome George Monument.

During the trip guests will have the chance to observe whales and dolphins and sea turtles and other amazing ocean creatures.

The National Geographic Endeavour II offers travelers access to a year-round fly-cruise program which unites them with distant expedition locations while delivering luxurious accommodations and environmental protection and thrilling adventures.