Happy 4th of July from Ecuador!
Students in Mindo, Ecuador experiment with nighttime flashlight photography. Photography by Mollie R., Sophie S., Taylor E., Natasha B., Rithly J., Kemble M., Illesha K., and National Geographic Expert...
View ArticleSwimming with Sea Lions in Darwin Bay
What an unforgettable day we’ve had! As our boat dragged across one final stretch of crystal-blue ocean, excited smiles spread across each and every one of our faces. It’s been a few full days here in...
View ArticleSwimming with Sharks in the Galapagos!
The motor hums as the boat bounces against the waves and delivers us to Los Lobos – a crystal-clear, shallow snorkel adventure packed with animals. Sea lions dash through the water, curiosity...
View ArticleBird Watching in Ecuadorean Cloud Forests
We are excited to share this fantastic post from National Geographic Expert, Taylor Edwards: We entered the cloud forest before dawn but it was already full of life. The sounds of calling birds...
View ArticleSnorkeling with Sea Lions in the Galápagos
While snorkeling in the Galápagos, student traveler Alexandria V. came across a group of playful sea lions who were anything but camera shy! She submitted her video through our new photo- and...
View ArticleWild, Wonderful Galapagos
Isabela Island After an early morning and an easy flight, we finally stepped foot on Galapagos and met our guides, Danny and Jose Angel. Part of the park’s success is due to controlled access – our...
View ArticleOur Top 10 on the Ecuadorian Mainland and a Galapagos Species Spotlight
We had an incredible time exploring Quito, Cotopaxi and Mindo. Here is our group’s top 10 favorite moments from the mainland! 1. Bird-watching in Mindo. 2. Learning the “mysteries” in one of the...
View ArticleAdventures in the High Andes and Ecuadorian Cloud Forest
Hello from the warm cloud forest in Mindo! Before arriving here after spending three wonderful days high in the Andes on the slopes of the Cotopaxi Volcano. We spent our first two days hiking and...
View ArticleAlyssa’s Adventures, Q&A from Three Expeditions!
National Geographic Student Expeditions super star alum Aylssa T., of El Paso, Texas has traveled on our Ecuador & the Galapagos, Iceland, and India programs over the past few years. And she’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Penguins, Sea Lions, and Blue-Footed Boobies
Yesterday, after riding a bus, plane, boat, van, boat, and another bus, we finally arrived on the gorgeous Galapagos island of Isabela, which is surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. We took...
View Article
