Every year, we distribute a portion of our proceeds to the National Geographic Society.Many of our expeditions are accompanied by a National Geographic Expert, photographer, explorer or writer, who share their knowledge and destination expertise for an enriched travel experience.Copyright © 2017 National Geographic Partners, LLC. Transfer to your hotel, a refurbished historic mansion overlooking the Plaza San Francisco in the heart of the colonial center.Spend the day on a private tour of Quito’s colonial old town, which earned the city distinction as the first UNESCO-designated world capital. Look for howler monkeys and a variety of brightly colored birds along the way, and enjoy a picnic breakfast on the center’s deck overlooking a garden of medicinal plants. Your e-mail has been verified and added to our database. After lunch at the hotel, visit the Equatorial Monument, which straddles the divide between the hemispheres at the âMiddle of the World,â and visit the monumentâs ethnological exhibition. Premium expeditions are led by a National Geographic expert, an expedition team, or top guides, and tap into National Geographic's worldwide resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to sites and experts in the field. National Geographic Expeditions offer adventure travel with our range of small group and private tours, small ship expedition cruises, river and private jet adventures. Our itinerary is determined by the Galápagos National Park service to minimize the impact on each island, which allows for intimate wildlife viewing with few other travelers nearby. Transfer to your hotel, a refurbished historic mansion overlooking the Plaza San Francisco in the heart of the colonial center.Spend the day on a private tour of Quitoâs colonial old town, which earned the city distinction as the first UNESCO-designated world capital. Call us +31 (0) 237 113 389 Contact us
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to watch its tortoise-rearing program in action, or kayak offshore to spot sea lions frolicking in the surf. Visit the Galápagos to encounter the archipelagoâs iconic wildlife while kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and more. Premium expeditions are led by a National Geographic expert, an expedition team, or top guides, and tap into National Geographic's worldwide resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to sites and experts in the field. Call us +44 (0) 203 105 0644 Contact us
Your e-mail has been verified and added to our database. These trips are designed to fit into your schedule. Itineraries are fully planned, with some free time. The AUD prices are based on USD and calculated at today’s rate of exchange. Or hike past moss-covered trees, orchids, and coiling vines to the 150-feet-high Copal Waterfall.
Later, transfer to the airport in Quito and catch an overnight flight home.Tucked into a secluded bay on Santa Cruz Island, Finch Bay provides myriad ways to experience the extraordinary wonders of the Galápagos, while offering a welcoming oasis inspired by the nature that surrounds it.Nature meets luxury at Mashpi, a breathtaking creation of steel and glass deep in the cloud forests of Ecuadorian Chocó.This night includes a stay at a National Geographic Unique Lodge.This night includes a stay at a National Geographic Unique Lodge. As a National Geographic traveler, you will be invited to a private cooking class, where youâll learn to make ceviche alongside Finch Bayâs executive chef or sous chef.Return to the airport on Isla Baltra and fly to Quito. You might hike across North Seymour Island, spotting blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, or stroll the sandy beaches of South Plaza to encounter Sally Lightfoot crabs and land iguanas.
Hike through cactus groves to swim in the dramatic, water-filled crevices known as Las Grietas; and snorkel with colorful fish and sea turtles in turquoise lagoons. National Geographic Private Expeditions are specially crafted itineraries designed for independent travelers that combine guided excursions, fascinating insights into culture and wildlife, and top accommodations.
In addition to National Geographic Private Expeditions, we offer many different ways to see the world— from wildlife safaris and active trips to expedition cruises and much more. You are now subscribed to NatGeo newsletter.You have been unsubscribed from our newsletter. On Bartolomé Island, visit the towering obelisk of Pinnacle Rock and walk with Galápagos penguins along volcanic coastal cliffs.Spend a day exploring the otherworldly landscapes and wildlife-rich waters of Santa Cruz Island with a private naturalist. You choose your desired departure date, and we'll make all the arrangements.Our accommodations are selected for their exceptional quality, location, and character. Or hike past moss-covered trees, orchids, and coiling vines to the 150-feet-high Copal Waterfall.
Survey the canopy from the observation tower and ride an aerial bicycle through the treetops.Bring your binoculars for a bird-watching walk, where your guide will help you spot some of the more than 400 species that make their home in the forest.