Galapagos Tours & Cruises

When Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands in the 1830s, he came across a world of breathtaking biodiversity and beauty.  Today’s visitors will find the same, as they venture into a wildlife reserve that is still largely unsullied by modern hands.  Located some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, these islands of volcanic rock are today home to giant tortoises, sea lions, iguanas, and dozens of other exotic species, all of which can be seen in their natural state.  Our Galapagos Tours & Cruises will open your eyes to the wonders of this great national park.

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5 Best Galapagos Cruises for 2020-2021

Tour Name Price Duration Description
Quito and 5 Day Galapagos Legend Cruise – Southern Islands $3,469 8 Days Experience Quito and the Southern Galapagos Islands on this wondrous tour of Ecuador. In Quito,…
Quito and 5 Day La Pinta Cruise – Northern Galapagos Islands $5,489 8 Days Explore Quito and the northern Galapagos Islands on this luxury tour of Ecuador. The tour…
Galapagos and Easter Island $5,239 13 Days Galapagos and Easter Island are two of the most fascinating destinations in South America. Your…
Luxury Galapagos and Machu Picchu $10,379 13 Days Treat yourself to the finest accommodations in Ecuador and Peru on this fabulous journey. In…
Galapagos, Machu Picchu, and Easter Island $5,529 18 Days Galapagos, Machu Picchu, and Easter Island are three of the most popular destinations in South America…

Galapagos Travel Guide

The Main Galapagos Islands and Visitor Sites

Marine iguanas that skitter up to you on seaside rocks, eyes darting. Frigatebirds, their crimson pouches inflating as they roost in bushes. Whitetip reef sharks, gliding past you as you snorkel in calm waters. Sound inspiring? It was to Charles Darwin, whose awe at the boldness of the Galapagos Islands’ wildlife was what set him on the path to his theory of natural selection. His 1831 voyage put this remote archipelago…

Natural Calendar of the Galapagos Islands

In the Galapagos Islands, the wildlife is the main attraction. Below is an indication of what you can expect to see throughout the year during your Galapagos Cruise…

Encountering Giant Tortoises On Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Santa Cruz, the most populated and commercially developed island in the Galapagos, is also the most visited. Near the international airport some 650 miles west…

Top Wildlife Viewing On Isabela Island, Galapagos

Isabela Island, by far the largest island in the Galapagos, is also one of the richest in wildlife. Home to more wild tortoises than all the other Galapagos Islands combined…

The Fascinating Wildlife Of Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Lying across a narrow channel from the much larger Isabela Island, Fernandina Island is best known for its abundance of marine iguanas: reptiles that the revered Charles Darwin…

How Darwin’s Findings in Galapagos Contributed to His Theory of Natural Selection

In 1835, not long before arriving at the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin wrote a letter to his friend and mentor John Stevens Henslow. “In a few days’ time,” he wrote, “the Beagle…

Darwin’s Finches: Fascinating And Quirky Creatures

When most people think about the native wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, they probably think of iguanas, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and tortoises. Not quite so famous…

Galapagos Wildlife: 15 Iconic Species

Darwin was the first to recognize it: Galapagos wildlife is one of the true wonders of our planet. Blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises, sea lions and magnificent frigatebirds…

How To Plan A Galapagos Vacation

Planning a Galapagos vacation can seem like a daunting task when you are just starting out, but answering the following (basic) questions will make it easier for us…

Land, Sea, And Air: The Varied Wildlife Of San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

San Cristobal, the farthest east and second most populated of all the Galapagos Islands, is also the site of one of the two main airports serving the Ecuadorian mainland…

Genovesa Island, Galapagos: Prime Territory For Birds

To reach little Genovesa, the most northeastern island of the Galapagos, cruise vessels must sail up to eight hours from other more visited islands. Large cruise ships…

Pirates, Captains And Castaways: The First Visitors To The Galapagos

Charles Darwin is the man most associated with the Galapagos Islands, but he certainly wasn’t the first person to reach this remote and endlessly fascinating archipelago…

The Best Places For Snorkeling In The Galapagos

The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the second largest marine reserve in the world, and the largest in a developing country. Due to its protected status, many areas of the…

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