{"id":15313,"date":"2026-03-11T08:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=15313"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:06:28","slug":"2027-galapagos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-galapagos\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 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 American Ecuador Galapagos sea lion pup\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/06\/Lindblad-South-American-Ecuador-Galapagos-sea-lion-pup.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img 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site-section__header\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"is-style-default site-section__title h3\" id=\"aboard-national-geographic-endeavour-ii\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II<\/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 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-69e9f9586d2d3-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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;\">Experience the best of these islands in 10 action-filled days aboard the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic Endeavour 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;\">EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of only 96 travelers, benefit from over 50 years of experience and relationships in the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, curated to offer intimate and diverse perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have up-close encounters with Gal\u00e1pagos wildlife and explore the undersea, too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk among wildlife with no instinctive fear of humans: lounge on beaches with sea lions, marvel at huge colonies of marine iguanas and see nesting seabirds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, glass-bottom boat and Zodiac.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See more details below and use the button above to register now.<\/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-69e9f9586d2d3-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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\tNational Geographic Endeavour II\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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>Purpose built to accommodate expedition-style travel,\u00a0<i>National Geographic Endeavour II\u00a0<\/i>is elegant, nimble, and equipped with state-of-the-art tools for up-close explorations. She carries just 96 guests and features public spaces that invite observation and community.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"is-style-default sc-5f8855ea-4 bGkyfZ\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Expedition excellence aboard a moving basecamp in the islands<\/h5>\n<div class=\"is-style-default sc-5f8855ea-1 iHjTPt\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"is-style-default sc-c0f607a8-1 bgTfPC\"><i>National Geographic Endeavour II<\/i>\u00a0is exceptionally nimble and maneuverable, with a shallow draft, great views from all public spaces, an expansive open-air observation deck, and large windows in cabins and suites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"is-style-default sc-c0f607a8-1 bgTfPC\">The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for exploration, including a glass-bottom boat, underwater cameras, video microscope, plus kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"is-style-default sc-c0f607a8-1 bgTfPC\"><i>National Geographic Endeavour II<\/i>\u00a0is welcoming to solos, groups, and kids of all ages, and equipped for the up-close and personal explorations that make Gal\u00e1pagos the trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Previous guests have described <i>National Geographic Endeavour II\u00a0<\/i>as a cross between a grand floating hotel and scientific research vessel. Public spaces include a forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, library, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and \u201copen bridge,\u201d where guests can meet the Captain and officers and learn about navigation. Meals are served in the dining room, or sometimes outdoors, with a sociable, informal atmosphere and Ecuadorian flair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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-69e9f9586d2d3-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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\tItinerary\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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>This itinerary starts and ends in Quito. Roundtrip flights are required between Quito and the islands, which will be booked by Lindblad Expeditions, but are not included in the cabin pricing. They will be invoiced at the going rate closer to departure.<\/p>\n<p>You can view \u2013 and download or print \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1h1uTxyZiw0rDRaUaM1EEbP5kfNLUS-reJTzk5ADCN0Q\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most up-to-date itinerary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15438\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-galapagos\/medium-rgb-lex-ecuador-galapagos-islands-bartolome-island-ship-ng-endeavour-ii-exterior-dv889\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2026\/03\/Medium-RGB-LEX-Ecuador-Galapagos-Islands-Bartolome-Island-Ship-NG-Endeavour-II-Exterior-DV889.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,618\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;David Vargas&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;David Vargas&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=\"Medium RGB-LEX-Ecuador Galapagos Islands Bartolome Island &amp;#8211; Ship NG Endeavour II Exterior &amp;#8211; DV889\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2026\/03\/Medium-RGB-LEX-Ecuador-Galapagos-Islands-Bartolome-Island-Ship-NG-Endeavour-II-Exterior-DV889.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default size-medium wp-image-15438 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2026\/03\/Medium-RGB-LEX-Ecuador-Galapagos-Islands-Bartolome-Island-Ship-NG-Endeavour-II-Exterior-DV889-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" \/><\/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-69e9f9586d2d3-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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\tCabin Prices, Inclusions, and Exclusions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Double Occupancy Rates, Per Person<\/span><br \/>\nCat. 1: <del>$7,692<\/del> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $7,308<br \/>\nCat. 2: <del>$9,549<\/del> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $9,072<br \/>\nCat. 3: <del>$10,615<\/del>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $10,085<br \/>\nCat. 4: <del>$11,791<\/del>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $11,202<br \/>\nCat. AS: <del>$14,138<\/del>\u00a0 \u00a0 $13,432<br \/>\nCat. BS: <del>$15,219<\/del>\u00a0 \u00a0 $14,458<br \/>\nCat. CS: <del>$15,996<\/del>\u00a0 \u00a0$15,197<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Single Occupancy Rates<\/span><br \/>\nCat 2 Solo: <del>$12,414<\/del>\u00a0 $11,794<br \/>\nCat 3 Solo: <del>$13,799<\/del>\u00a0 $13,110<\/p>\n<p>SPECIAL ALUMNI &amp; FAMILY TRAVEL SAVINGS: Save 5% on the cabin fare (as noted above) when traveling with St Olaf College. Valid on this departure date of \u201cExploring Gal\u00e1pagos\u201d for new bookings only, subject to availability, may not be combined with other offers, and is not applicable on airfare or extensions.<\/p>\n<p>$500 discount on the above pricing is extended to all guests under the age of 18.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing Includes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excursions, hotels and airport transfers, as indicated in the itinerary<\/li>\n<li>Selection of exploration tools curated to your destination, such as Zodiacs and glass-bottom boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment (including wetsuits, masks, and fins) and other state-of-the-art gear<\/li>\n<li>Guidance and company of our leading expedition staff<\/li>\n<li>All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore. Meals are inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible.<\/li>\n<li>Hors d\u2019oeuvres inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible<br \/>\n24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages and filtered water<\/li>\n<li>Beer, wine, cocktails, liquors and spirits aboard the ship. A selection of premium brands are available for purchase.<\/li>\n<li>As part of our Suite Amenities program, complimentary laundry is available for guests booked in National Geographic Endeavour II Suites A, B, and C.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary Starlink-enabled Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests aboard the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, enabling email, messaging, and social media.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced and Premium internet packages are available for purchase, which may enable video chat, web browsing, and streaming (connectivity permitting).<\/li>\n<li>Presentations about the destination by expedition staff and expert guest speakers<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations<\/li>\n<li>Onboard physician consultations (where available)<\/li>\n<li>Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment where available<\/li>\n<li>24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library stocked with regionally relevant literature, and other shared spaces<\/li>\n<li>Assistance by the onboard National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions certified photo instructor<\/li>\n<li>Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pricing Does Not Include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Airfare, including between Quito and the islands, pre- and post-expedition extensions, land additional hotel nights<\/li>\n<li>Travel protection plan beyond coverage included by EIIA as listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Olaf Travel Insurance web page<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Passport, visa and immigration fees<\/li>\n<li>Laundry, spa treatments, scuba diving and phone services (except when indicated as included)<\/li>\n<li>Additional costs associated with medical services outside onboard physician consultation (where available)<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced and premium Wi-Fi plans, which may enable video chat, web browsing and streaming (connectivity permitting)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crew gratuities (recommended amount is $300 per traveler for the expedition)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-69e9f9586d2d3-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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\tPayment and Refund Schedule\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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>Deposit of 15% of the cabin fare per person is due upon registration.<\/p>\n<p>Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure date.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">120 or more days prior to expedition start<\/span><br \/>\nPenalty if you cancel: None; advance Payment will be credited toward your next expedition**<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">119-90 days prior to expedition start<\/span><br \/>\nPenalty if you cancel: 50% of trip cost***<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">89-0 days prior to expedition start<\/span><br \/>\nPenalty if you cancel: 100% of trip cost***<\/p>\n<p>**Advance payments will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which may only be applied towards final payment on any future booking.<\/p>\n<p>***Trip cost is the total price paid including extensions, charter airfare, and other additional services.<\/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-69e9f9586d2d3-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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\tAction Items for Registered Travelers\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e9f9586d2d3-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-69e9f9586d2d3-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<p><b>Read <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Fv6YGIGCWepMJyoLBh2YIp8eJvWtPr2B_JkdcLcXBC4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-Qd9OlwhGgJoPRLkhKr9v4rmddFEWJxFUhzLjmW1y88\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release &amp; Waiver<\/a>, which you will be required to agree to prior to departure. A fillable form will be emailed at a later date.<\/span><\/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. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for stays of less than 90 days in Ecuador.<\/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>Hold <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the dates of February 19\u201328, 2027, but do not book non-refundable flights until we can confirm that the St. Olaf group is a go. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/booking-your-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Your Flights<\/a> page for tips and suggestions.<\/span><\/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=\"Medium RGB-LEX-Ecuador Galapagos Islands Sea Lion PA0264\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2026\/03\/Medium-RGB-LEX-Ecuador-Galapagos-Islands-Sea-Lion-PA0264-820x600.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1260px) 1260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2026\/03\/Medium-RGB-LEX-Ecuador-Galapagos-Islands-Sea-Lion-PA0264-520x300.jpg 520w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2026\/03\/Medium-RGB-LEX-Ecuador-Galapagos-Islands-Sea-Lion-PA0264-820x600.jpg 820w\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need a minimum of 10 travelers before we have to reassess our room block. 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