Ecuador Nature & Wildlife Tours & Packages Tours & Trips

Highlights

• Encounter nature at its finest as you follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, spotting some of the strangest and most beautiful creatures on earth in their natural habitats.
• Watch ponderous Galapagos tortoises at all stages of life and development in breeding centres, then search for these ancient creatures in the wild highlands of Isla Santa Cruz.
• The sea lions of the Galapagos are famously inquisitive creatures. Don’t be surprised if they swim over to check you out while you’re in the water!
• This tour combines active adventure with pure relaxation, including plenty of free time to unwind on the deck with a beer in hand in between hikes and snorkelling sessions.
• Island-hopping has never been easier (or more environmentally friendly) than in our compact, custom-built ship the Grand Queen Beatriz.

Highlights

• As you board your vessel, M.Y. Grand Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
• You'll encounter giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, The Galapagos Conservancy. Donations support their Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, providing capital for sustainability initiatives and empowering female entrepreneurs in the Galapagos. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Highlights

• As you board your vessel, M.Y Grand Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
• Encounter Galapagos’s wildlife, including giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and sea turtles.
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight. This is indeed the Galapagos journey with something for everyone.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, The Galapagos Conservancy. Donations support their Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, providing capital for sustainability initiatives and empowering female entrepreneurs in the Galapagos. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Highlights

• Spend seven nights aboard Archipel I exploring the Galapagos Islands
• Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• Snorkel with iridescent fish, playful sea lions and turtles
• High chance of spotting Galapagos giant tortoises, blue- and red-footed boobies, great and American frigatebirds, marine iguanas, waved albatrosses, Galapagos sea lions and green sea turtles
• Enjoy fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide

Highlights

• Choose the classic Inca Trail, the quieter Quarry Trail or the scenic train route to reach Machu Picchu. It will be unforgettable, no matter how you get there.
• Take a boat tour around the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca and spend the night with a local family in a traditional island community.
• Spend two nights deep in the Amazon Jungle, trekking with local flora and fauna experts through the ‘Lungs of the World’.
• Huge giant tortoises, colourful marine iguanas and the puppies of the sea (AKA sea lions) – come face-to-face with these creatures and more on the Galapagos Islands.
• Stay in locally-owned hotels in the Galapagos with daily island-hopping adventures by speedboat. The perfect way to see the best of the archipelago while supporting home-grown businesses.

Highlights

• Seven nights aboard Archipel I exploring the Galapagos Islands
• Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• High chance of spotting flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos giant tortoises, whitetip reef sharks, blue- and red-footed boobies, American frigatebirds, land and marine iguanas, waved albatrosses and short-eared owls
• Fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide

Highlights

• Seven nights aboard Archipel I exploring the Galapagos Islands
• Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• High chance of spotting waved albatrosses, blue- and red-footed boobies, Galapagos giant tortoises, Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos penguins, land and marine iguanas, American frigatebirds and short-eared owls
• Fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide

Highlights

• Snorkel in Tijeretas and keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos sea turtles, sea lions and plenty of colourful fish.
• Scale a volcano on Isla Isabela, a 17-kilometre hike that rewards you with epic views across the island plus the possibility of sighting the rare, red-feathered vermilion flycatcher.
• Head to the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises munching grass, walking slowly and chilling in their natural habitat.
• You have the option to tailor your experience with unforgettable optional excursions like nature hikes, boat trips and scuba diving.
• Learn about Galapagos’ natural and exploratory history with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation efforts to preserve their ecosystems.