2026 Galapagos Joe Lampl

You're invited!

Join garden host, Joe Lamp'l, on an unforgettable journey to the legendary Galápagos Islands and Amazon Rain Forest of Ecuador. While based on the island of Santa Cruz, we’ll spend our days exploring the many nearby islands of North Seymour, Santa Fe and Plaza Islands. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and encounter remarkable species unknown anywhere else on earth. Certified naturalists will enlighten and expand your understanding of the amazing creatures and unparalleled diversity of the Amazon Rain Forest. Come commune with the iguanas and snorkel with sea lions on this amazing adventure with Joe Lamp'l and friends! Space is limited.

Journey Facts

11 Days/10 Nights

$7,750 per person based on

double occupancy

$1,950 single supplement

(waived if a roommate is found)

Trip begins:

Quito, Ecuador

January 9, 2026

Trip ends:

Quito, Ecuador

January 19, 2026

As most flights depart Quito very late in the evening, you'll arrive back in the USA on January 20

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Journey Facts

Joe Lamp'l and Earthbound travel alumni save $100 per person

Reserve by September 1, and save

$100 per person

Pay your final balance by check and save $100 per person

Getting There

Journey Facts

Getting There

Depart USA for

Quito, Ecuador

no later than

January 9, 2026

Return from

Quito, Ecuador

January 19*, 2026

Flights departing Quito in the late evening of January 19 will arrive back in the USA on January 20

Airport transfers included on January 9 and 19.

What Our Happy Alumni Are Saying...

"The music connections were great for me..."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

"The music connections were great for me..."

"and also the art, architecture and insights into history were very valuable. We were entertained, educated, fed, accommodated and delighted with our excursion."

-Anders Yocom

Wisconsin Public Radio Classical Host

"Life-changing. Beautiful. Flawless."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

"The music connections were great for me..."

"Beyond my expectations. Sign me up for the next one!"

-Andy H.

WCQS Barging Holland Guest

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

Your guides are just the best ever. So full of energy and joy! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to go."

-Terry M.

Capital Public Radio Guest

The Galapagos Islands & Amazon Rain Forest with Joe Lamp'l

You're invited!

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What Our Happy Alumni Are Saying...

"The music connections were great for me..."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

"The music connections were great for me..."

"Life-changing. Beautiful. Flawless."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

"The music connections were great for me..."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."

"It was a wonderful trip with a great group of people..."