Whether you're exploring volcanic landscapes, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, or observing unique animal behaviors, the Galapagos Islands provide unparalleled opportunities for adventure and discovery. Each island offers something different, from dramatic coastal cliffs to lush highlands, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience.
- Getting closer to wildlife than at any other place on the planet, on islands where animals have no fear of humans
- Viewing the mesmerizing courtship “dance” of the blue-footed booby
- Snorkeling among sea lions, sea turtles, barracuda, and (harmless) sharks in crystal-clear, warm waters near Puerto Ayora
- Spotting the world’s most northerly — and some of the world’s smallest — penguins frolicking in the water
- Marveling at sleek black frigate birds — known as the “pirates of the sea” — as they swoop down and steal food out of other birds’ mouths
- Stepping carefully amid hundreds of marine iguanas as they emerge from the sea to feed and scurry up on the rocks to dry out
- Watching as colorful red-orange Sally Lightfoot crabs skitter across a shallow tide pool
- Climbing a volcanic hill via boardwalk for a panoramic view, which astronaut Buzz Aldrin once compared to a moonscape
- Sharing a field with dozens of giant tortoises as they inch along, looking like they just emerged from the dinosaur era
- Visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station and learning about his amazing discoveries
- Kayaking through mangrove forests to observe diverse bird species and marine life up close
- Diving at Darwin and Wolf Islands and encountering hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and vibrant coral reefs
- Trekking to one of the largest volcanic craters in the world, Sierra Negra Volcano, on Isabela Island
- Exploring lava tunnels on Santa Cruz Island formed by ancient volcanic eruptions
- Visiting Española Island and witnessing the courtship rituals of the waved albatross
