{"id":11381,"date":"2023-06-25T06:11:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T11:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=11381"},"modified":"2025-01-28T07:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:58:56","slug":"2025-amazon-galapagos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2025-amazon-galapagos\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Amazon &#038; Galapagos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection>\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Lindblad South America Amazon Delfin II bartender\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/06\/Lindblad-South-America-Amazon-Delfin-II-bartender.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a013f351867c {\n\t\t\t\theight: 800px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a013f351867c\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-top\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUpper Amazon aboard Delfin II\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-section__desc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>March 1\u201310, 2025<\/h2>\n<h5>With optional pre-tour &#8220;Wild Gal\u00e1pagos Escape,&#8221; February 22\u2013March 1, 2025<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__micronavbutton panel panel-micronavbutton site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"micronavbutton\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t    <div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--top-padding-none site-section__inner--bottom-padding-none micronavbutton\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters\"\n\t     data-depth=\"0\"\n\t     data-name=\"buttons\"\n\t     data-livetext\n\t>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-cranberry\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/destinations\/\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">See Other Destinations<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon is now full\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-teal\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/registration-form\/?formId=fea6161d-958a-4f2f-b36b-54c1466f2a7b&#038;envId=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">Register now for GALAPAGOS<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLimited Space! Don&#039;t Delay!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-purple\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"mailto:quiram@stolaf.edu\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid -->\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default site-section site-panel__accordion panel panel-accordion site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"accordion\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"is-style-default site-section__header\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"is-style-default site-section__title h3\" id=\"led-by-dave-van-wylen-80-professor-emeritus-of-biology-st-olaf-and-principal-office-of-possibilities-hope-college-and-pat-van-wylen-80-p-10-11-16-retired-visiting-schol\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">Led by Dave Van Wylen \u201980, Professor Emeritus of Biology, St. Olaf, and Principal, Office of Possibilities, Hope College, and Pat Van Wylen \u201980, P &#8217;10, &#8217;11, &#8217;16, Retired Visiting Scholar Coordinator, St. Olaf<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"is-style-default c-caption\">\n\n\t<figure  class=\"is-style-default c-caption__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-style-default \" alt=\"ecuador galapagos blue footed booby and baby\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2020\/04\/ecuador-galapagos-blue-footed-booby-and-baby-533x350.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"is-style-default t-content\" data-name=\"content\" data-index=\"0\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plunge into the Amazon, the world\u2019s most biodiverse rainforest, and the Galapagos, a unique environment where you can encounter a variety of animals in their natural habitats, unfazed by your presence. See the Overview to the right for more information on what we&#8217;ll see, do, and learn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a pulse to the Amazon, an undercurrent. Inky waters backed by layers of green forest. Wild bird calls fill the air. A leafy branch shakes to reveal a troop of clamoring monkeys. The river water levels can rise by feet overnight, creating new networks of tributaries in what used to be only forest. With nimble, custom-made skiffs we\u2019ll explore this flooded forest, venturing into new places. With the exquisite Delfin II as our base camp, we\u2019ll experience the pristine upper reaches of the legendary Amazon in style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose the pre-tour option in Galapagos, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can experience the best of these islands in one action-filled week aboard the new <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic Islander ll<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Witness the iconic wildlife that sparked the theory of evolution by natural selection, snorkel pristine waters teeming with sea lions and sea turtles, and hike black-sand beaches and lush highlands. As with Lindblad Expeditions\u2019 classic, 10-day expedition, honed over more than 50 years, this 7-day voyage is crafted to offer a diverse perspective of the archipelago with multiple adventures daily on land and undersea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See all the details below and use the REGISTER NOW button to join us for Gal\u00e1pagos. Or <a href=\"mailto:travel@stolaf.edu?subject=Waitlist - 2025 Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">add your name to the waitlist<\/a> for Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Leaders\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9881\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/dave-and-pat-van-wylen-received-july-2022\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2022\/08\/Dave-and-Pat-Van-Wylen-received-July-2022.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"943,690\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dave and Pat Van Wylen received July 2022\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2022\/08\/Dave-and-Pat-Van-Wylen-received-July-2022.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default alignleft size-full wp-image-9881\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2022\/08\/Dave-and-Pat-Van-Wylen-received-July-2022.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"690\" \/>Dave and Pat Van Wylen are veteran group travel leaders, having led both student and adult study travel programs. Their first venture with adults was in 2015 when they led a sustainability-themed activity-based (mostly biking) program in the Netherlands. More recently, they led programs in Spain in 2023, Patagonia in 2022 and in New Zealand in 2017 and 2019. With students, they have led semester abroad programs in Asia (1998), the Middle East (2008), and Australia (2013). Dave has also taught three January interims in Peru (Peruvian Medical Experience), six interims of Cardiac Surgery and Research at Emory University in Atlanta, plus a summer Tanzania Global Health\u00a0 experience. Pat assisted on most of these interims as well as on an interim Health Care and Culture course in Hawaii\/Micronesia.<\/p>\n<p>Dave (Biology) and Pat (International and Off-Campus Studies) worked for 21 years at St. Olaf before moving to Holland, Michigan, where Dave initially served as the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences at Hope College and now directs Hope\u2019s Office of Possibilities. Pat coordinated Hope College adult travel programs and now runs her own business, A Little Assist, working with seniors.<\/p>\n<p>Dave and Pat graduated from St. Olaf College. Dave later received his Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Michigan (Go Blue) and Pat completed master\u2019s degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia in health administration and exercise physiology. They are delighted to lead another learning and activity-rich St. Olaf adult study travel program.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tItineraries \t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Below are links to day-to-day itineraries. For full details on each tour, see below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xGPchtL4BrqdoHGD0n9TYilcu3lHb1rAHLLWB4npfc4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gal\u00e1pagos only<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xDUcdaG0NCdD3PGUv12I4ivd2thrDn999GrMyShlOVw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon only<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1d3WrphoxjWeu9RYWejqhsa98lupAUpARvUYNvfpMjVE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gal\u00e1pagos and Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Rest of the Details\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready for a truly unparalleled adventure! The Amazon never stops moving and it will awaken your senses. If you choose the pre-tour option in Gal\u00e1pagos you\u2019ll encounter animals in a way you never have before \u2014 in the wild but unafraid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on these links for full details on each tour, including the itinerary, information about the ship, cabin categories and fees, and inclusions, exclusions, and cancellation policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Eyk8-x6ojUNVs1SO2Ev3CJLMx8tRx-nj\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upper Amazon Aboard <em>Delfin II<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/16PMPUMhBL6mku5PiX2HVPsylpyuksa-KJ3xxOpE8gUo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Gal\u00e1pagos Escape<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the REGISTER NOW button above to join us in the Gal\u00e1pagos, and <a href=\"mailto:travel@stolaf.edu?subject=Waitlist - 2025 Amazon\">send us an email<\/a> to join the waitlist for Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAction Items for Registered Travelers\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"is-style-default btn\" href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form?svcid=tcs&amp;formId=5be4f869-7198-4398-b197-20925adb7c62&amp;envid=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&amp;zone=usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Travelers &#8211; Make A Payment<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"is-style-default btn\" href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form?svcid=tcs&amp;formId=316c9289-ed82-4ffb-aecb-ea26a7ab763c&amp;envid=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&amp;zone=usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galapagos Travelers &#8211; Make a Payment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pay close attention<\/strong> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1l5HYxkvNL0R9-nf6cXQ96lVdN_x1fBMGdAKPw3PjZV4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go Message<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read <\/b>the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Oegcf8Hg38Qc5VSJqS6JKfx7WMB3TGRfUCJxOAbZDek\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions &#8211; Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OceqkzAQ-glwOQskqVgtNjO7kCDHAtLlIQs-6n9shS4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release &amp; Waiver &#8211; Amazon<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DEN7V8tqvoRQbI2QztTrEleQstKYW2oHpNvAEZB_jW0\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions &#8211; Gal\u00e1pagos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zJVKBkglZl5oU7n8fWAI6iOLmHnhEHOxr1ML11M5BhY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release &amp; Waiver &#8211; Gal\u00e1pagos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Review <\/strong>the latest information on recommended immunizations from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Look\u00a0<\/b>at <\/strong>the International Travel section of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel.html\" target=\"blank\">U.S. State Department<\/a>, including Before You Go, Country Information, While Abroad, and Emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your passport<\/strong>: ensure that it has at least 6 months\u2019 validity past the tour return date and at least one blank visa page. It is not necessary to secure a visa prior to departure for either Ecuador or Peru.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take time<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/prepare-for-your-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare for your adventure<\/a> by checking out a variety of resources, including frequently asked questions, general health information, included travel insurance, a safety overview, and more.<\/p>\n<p><b>Book your Flights.<\/b> See the Go Message above and our <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/booking-your-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Your Flights<\/a> page for tips and suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExpedition Guides\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a013f3519e25-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>General<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tXBgfOWXB2g5DeclozhAWxCYNw7XZFOi\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Traveling with Lindblad-National Geographic<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WYaicfi9xPI8JdhNsoL9kdZ2FRHQexGP\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Photography and Binoculars<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XSUXxMy2qAXfkVjG3BqB7ZJTVawRdub4\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Staying Connected<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>gal\u00c1pagos<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12ctVc9xlsi_1pvKjl_sfZAhMUNhDDNh1\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arrival and Departure Guidelines<\/a> from Lindblad<br \/>\nBut see also <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1l5HYxkvNL0R9-nf6cXQ96lVdN_x1fBMGdAKPw3PjZV4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Olaf&#8217;s Go Message<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19O6IX5XDAGBA7-Dhplhgrd8O9DcSxQYk\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expedition and Packing Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XfOFk4N98N8oNjzPIXuPU56AUPIOe0Eb\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Ship Guide National Geographic Islander II<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XSV9ByVDP4qk2xpPzT8j2FHVyizMayef\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Wellness Aboard the Fleet<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>amazon<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1iNDdVdKlIb7Vf-V3mRj4dVWR3RvcoXwf\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arrival and Departure Guidelines<\/a> from Lindblad<br \/>\nBut see also <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1l5HYxkvNL0R9-nf6cXQ96lVdN_x1fBMGdAKPw3PjZV4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">St. Olaf&#8217;s Go Message<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1RUNObYoBmm7JsLfPLj961NVFuD5b6hPp\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Expedition and Packing Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KsCznp7N7FUH2rgn05V0t2QUK8CFvH1O\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"&quot;_blank\">Ship Guide, Delfin II<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__imagetext panel panel-imagetext site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"imagetext\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters  site-panel__imgtxt-img-right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<figure  class=\"c-image c-image--rect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"Lindblad South American Ecuador Galapagos sea lion pup\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/06\/Lindblad-South-American-Ecuador-Galapagos-sea-lion-pup.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1260px) 1260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/06\/Lindblad-South-American-Ecuador-Galapagos-sea-lion-pup-520x300.jpg 520w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col site-grid__col-safari-fix\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__imgtxt-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-text\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-text__desc t-content\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"content\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p>Our ship in the Amazon is now full. <a href=\"mailto:travel@stolaf.edu?subject=Waitlist - 2025 Amazon\">Send us an email<\/a> to add your name to the waitlist at no obligation.<\/p>\n<p>Or use the button above to register for Gal\u00e1pagos.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t   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