7-night Asia & Indian Ocean cruise on National Geographic Islander II

The Galápagos Escape - Roundtrip Quito 8 day is a 7-night Asia & Indian Ocean cruise aboard National Geographic Islander II, operated by Lindblad Expeditions. Departing Guayaquil on December 12, 2026, the voyage visits 3 ports.

Length: 7 nights
Departs: Dec 12, 2026
Returns: Dec 19, 2026
Ports of call: 3

Voyage code IT162675

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Day 1 Dec 12, 2026 Guayaquil The second major jumping off point for the Galapagos Islands after Quito, this is a little city with a big heart. A sea port first and foremost, the city’s personality has been founded on that, and all the better it is for it too. Almost Caribbean in feeling, the clement climate coupled with the intermingling rhythms floating from the windows and abundance of fresh seafood make this a very tropical destination. View less Once not even considered by the travel books as a potential destination in its own right, the city has undergone something of a resurgence in the past few years. Proud Guayaquileños will not hestitate to point out the Malecón or the exciting new riverfront promenade, once a no-go area after dark, now happily (and hippily) lined with museums, restaurants, shops, and ongoing entertainment. The new airport and urban transportation network are also lauded to the happy tourists who find themselves here. As the largest and most populous city in Ecuador as well as being the commercial centre, it would only be natural that the city would have some kind of modern architecture, but it is the colourful favelas, or to use their real name guasmos, that cling to the side of the hillside like limpets that really catch your eye. A blend of old and new, the first inhabitants can be traced back to 1948 when the government cleared the area for affordable housing, these shanty towns are witness to the social and political particularities that Guayaquil has faced in the past. Guayaquil Guayaquil port guide Search cruises visiting Guayaquil

Day 2 Dec 13, 2026 Quito Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church. Quito Quito port guide Search cruises visiting Quito

Quito photo — Day 2 Dec 13, 2026 Quito Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church. Quito Quito port guide Search cruises visiting Quito

Day 3 Dec 14, 2026 Galapagos Islands The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution. Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands port guide Search cruises visiting Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands photo — Day 3 Dec 14, 2026 Galapagos Islands The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution. Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands port guide Search cruises visiting Galapagos Islands

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Name	Supplier code	Type
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Your ship National Geographic Islander II 3★ 48 guests National Geographic Islander ll sails year-round in the Galápagos Islands and elevates the guest experience to an entirely new level. With 26 staterooms and suites, and accommodating 48 guests, she sails with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio. National Geographic Islander II carries a fleet of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, a glass-bottom boat, an expanded flotilla of versatile Zodiacs, complete snorkel gear for adults and children, video microscope and Science Hub. Contributing to the fully immersive Ecuadorian experience on board are Ecuadorian staff and locally sourced and sustainable farm-to-table and ocean-to-table culinary ingredients, as well as artisan spa elements and handcrafted textiles, art and décor, all regionally created. National Geographic Islander II National Geographic Islander II ship guide Search cruises on National Geographic Islander II

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