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      Galápagos Islands

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      View from Bartolome Island in the Galapagos
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      Galápagos Islands

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      Exclusive Galápagos Adventures

      Lying some 600 miles from Ecuador’s mainland in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Galápagos archipelago offers arguably the planet’s most compelling wildlife experience.

      Nowhere else on Earth will you find wildlife so fearless of human beings. On land and under the water you can spend intimate moments with playful sea lions or schooling hammerheads, and wander freely among colonies of marine iguana or lumbering giant tortoise. Although natural selection occurs everywhere, few places show this process in action more clearly than the Galápagos Islands. It is this status as a ‘laboratory of evolution’ that makes the Galápagos Islands so special.

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      Signature Galápagos Journeys

      Explore our handpicked collection of the Galápagos Island’s most extraordinary journeys — each signature journey is designed to immerse you in the heart of the wild.

      giant tortoise and child in galapagos islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      In Darwin's Footsteps

      Signature wildlife adventure in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Conservation
      Families with Teens
      Best time to travel:
      December
      July
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      “We can bring in leading conservationists and policy makers to deepen and enrich your understanding.”

      Being a small group of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean makes the Galápagos especially vulnerable to climate change, pollution and overtourism. It is vital therefore that travelling here is done with the lightest possible footprint. We only work with those suppliers who have a manifest commitment to sustainability. This doesn’t just benefit the Galápagos’ endemic wildlife and human residents, but ultimately means that you can travel here knowing that your experience has been considered from all angles.

      There are two main ways to experience the Galápagos. Cruising from island to island aboard an expedition yacht—whether shared with other passengers or privately chartered—provides a breadth of experience but rarely allows for tailoring or caters to special interests. Those who prefer to be land-based can enjoy a more in-depth experience of the immediate environment but do not have access to the wider range of habitats provided by cruising.

      Highlights of a Galápagos Islands Private Tour

      Sea lions basking on the beach in the Galapagos Islands

      Spot sunbathing Galápagos sea lions basking on sandy shores.

      Sailing in the Galapagos Islands

      Cruise from island to island on an expedition yacht. (©Quasar Expeditions)

      Scuba diving in Galapagos

      The Galápagos Islands are home to some of the world’s top diving sites.

      Kayaking in the Galapagos

      Go sea kayaking around the islands. (©Quasar Expeditions)

      Sally Lightfoot crab in the Galapagos

      The brightly coloured Sally Lightfoot crab is a common sight along the shores and beaches of most islands in the Galápagos.

      Our favoured way to offer luxury travel to the Galápagos Islands is to combine these two approaches. A week’s charter, for example, followed by a few days at a private villa, accompanied by hand-selected private guides, with the additional possibility of bringing in helicopters to explore less accessible areas, provides a truly exceptional and transformative experience. We can also bring in leading conservationists and policymakers to deepen and enrich your understanding. You can join them in the field tagging marine wildlife or help in vitally important projects such as surveying giant tortoises while staying in a spectacular volcano camp custom-designed for you.

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      Bespoke Galápagos Journeys

      Explore our exclusive collection of remarkable wildlife journeys in the Galápagos, where each itinerary offers a curated selection of the most awe-inspiring experiences created by our travel experts.

       

      giant tortoise and child in galapagos islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      In Darwin's Footsteps

      Signature wildlife adventure in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Conservation
      Families with Teens
      Best time to travel:
      December
      July
      READ MORE

      Ready to take the road less travelled?

      Contact our Latin America team to plan your unforgettable journey to the Galápagos Islands.
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      Luxury Galápagos Experiences

      Immerse yourself in a world of exclusive, custom-crafted experiences on your upcoming trip to the Galápagos Islands.

      Cruising in the Galpagos aboard Aqua Mare
      Galápagos Islands luxury wildlife cruise
      Child with giant tortoise on Santa Cruz in Galapagos
      Experience the natural wonders of the Galápagos by land

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