Enjoy the VIP Home Departure Service from your front door to London Heathrow for a scheduled flight to Guayaquil via Madrid, arriving late evening. Spend your first night in Ecuador at the Hotel Hilton Colon.

This morning fly from Guayaquil to the Galapagos, and upon arrival immediately board National Geographic Islander. The ship sails to North Seymour Island for a magnificent introduction to the wildlife. In the afternoon we walk the island's sandy shoreleine looking for land iguanas, sea lions and unusual birds. Meals: B,L,D

This is an enchanting landscape where lava, mangroves and golden sand converge. Great walks, views and a chance to snorkel with penguins - a tropical oxymoron. Santiago provides us a chance to see the Galapagos fur seal, along with the opportunity to enjoy the best "tide pooling." Meals: B,L,D

Call at the Charles Darwin Research Center where we'll learn about their vital preservation work. We'll head up into the highlands to roam the moss-draped lush landscape where wild giant tortoises often forage. Meals: B,L,D

Anchor off the picturesque port of Puerto Villamil. Walk the streets of this small town, visit the nearby saltwater lagoons, home to flamingos or simply stroll along a beautiful beach. We visit the tortoise breeding center and explore Isabela's caves and shoreline, searching the waters for dolphins, whales, sea turtles and the elusive ocean sunfish, the mola-mola. We'll also investigate Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island, the youngest island in Galapagos. It is marine iguana heaven, with Isabela's volcanoes as a dramatic backdrop. Meals: B,L,D

Champion Islet, just off the eastern shore of Floreana, is a fabulous snorkel site and home to a large colony of sea lions. There is nothing more delightful than an hour spent in the clear waters with these creatures! On Floreana, we may find flamingos, pintail ducks and various shorebirds. Hike to a lovely beach. Meals: B,L,D

See blue-footed boobies, sea lions galore, Espanola marine iguanas which develop particularly vivid coloration, and waved albatross exclusive to this island. Snorkel and stroll the island's lovely beaches. Meals: B,L,D

This morning disembark the ship and fly to Guayaquil. After a couple of hours relaxation at the Hotel Hilton Colon head to the airport for the flight to London Heathrow via Madrid, arriving the following evening. Meals: B

On arrival your VIP Home Departure Service is waiting to take you home.