Galapagos Islands
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A visit to Ecuador would be incomplete without a visit to the Galapagos National Park, justifiably one of the world’s great wildlife destinations. Free of humans and predators for almost all of their history, the islands have developed some of the most unique life forms on the planet.

Galapagos Islands

Overview for Galapagos Islands

Visitors to the archipelago are guided around the islands by expert naturalists, while the wildlife is virtually fearless and unaffected by their presence. Swim and snorkel with turtles and sea lions. On land, find yourself sidestepping iguanas and nesting frigate birds. Read more...

Top Tours for Galapagos Islands

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GALAPAGOS GUIDE

  • Espanola (Hood) Island - The most southerly island with a beautiful white coral beach and excellent snorkelling. 
  • Floreana (Charles) Island - Habitat to pink flamingo, pintail ducks and sea turtle. Snorkelling at Devil’s Crown, an extinct volcanic crater.
  • Santa Cruz - Home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Visit the giant prickly– pear cactus forest. Land birds, Galapagos sea lion, lava lizard, and the famous giant tortoise are plentiful.
  • Bartolome Island - A small island with some of the most impressive volcanic scenery and moon-like landscapes in the archipelago.
  • North Seymour Island - Bird life is abundant and you can find the magnificent frigate bird, land iguanas, lava lizard and sea lions.
  • Fernandina Island - One of the most pristine islands and the youngest in the archipelago, with an active volcano.
  • Isabela Island - The largest island in the Galapagos and the most volcanically active. Tagus Cove was historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers. A diverse range of wildlife including giant tortoise. Read more...