This morning we explored Bartolome Island where we had great light and weather conditions to enjoy the walk to the summit. The landscape is overwhelming! Afterwards our guests enjoyed snorkeling and we got to see the famous Galapagos penguins. The National Geographic Islander was repositioned towards Rabida Island. This Island is particularly beautiful because of the red sandy beach. After kayaking and snorkeling we went for an easy stroll along the beach and enjoyed observing the Galapagos sea lions. It was a spectacular day filled with unforgettable memories.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 13 Nov 2017
Bartolome and Rabida Islands, 11/13/2017, National Geographic Islander
- Aboard the National Geographic Islander
- Galápagos
Vanessa Gallo, Naturalist
Vanessa Gallo’s grandparents arrived in the Galápagos Islands in 1936, making her the third generation of her family to live and work in this magical archipelago. She left the islands for the capital city of Quito for high school, where she discovere...
Read MoreJulio Rodriguez, Videographer
Born and raised in Ecuador, the son of Spanish and American parents, Julio developed a passion for storytelling and environmental conservation at an early age. After majoring in History at Carleton College (Minnesota), with a thesis on the Basque ant...
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