May is a beautiful time of year in the Galapagos. Well, it’s always a beautiful time of year in the Galapagos. But like every unique season, May brings its own special charms and pleasures to travelers who join us on one of our expeditions to…
Summer is one of our most popular seasons in the Galapagos, and it’s not hard to see why. As families with children move out of the school year and enter summer vacation, they make plans for their annual holidays—which brings many of them to the…
School is out. Summertime has arrived. It’s time to head out on summer holiday, and there’s no better or more memorable destination than the Galapagos. But many of our Guests wonder what exactly the summer months have in store on the Islands. While we have…
There’s never a bad time to visit the Galapagos, but there are specific times where you’re more likely to experience the unique adventures and events that interest you most. That’s why we created a Galapagos monthly guide to the seasonal events that take place throughout…
It goes without saying that the Galapagos Islands are a travel “must” for any world explorer. But let’s not allow the draw of the Galapagos to distract from the stunning beauty and mystery of Ecuador’s other landscapes. If you’ve read some of our previous posts…
Movies, television, and a secretive life below the waves have contributed a lot to the mythology of these amazing creatures, and we’re untangling 7 popular myths about the versatile and vibrant life of the Galapagos green sea turtle.
The traditional definition of a cruise is: to make a trip by sea in a liner for pleasure, usually calling at a number of ports. Unfortunately, this definition doesn’t really apply to the Galapagos. Contrary to most cruises around the world that sail from port…
A Galapagos cruise provides an exotic escape from the mundane across the world’s most diverse island chain while catering to your every whim. However, the logistics of boarding your vessel can seem confusing because a cruise through the Galapagos Islands has several differences from many…
Meet the Sally Lightfoot Crab, aka rainbow warriors. These vibrant creatures are not just a feast for the eyes; they're also masters of survival, darting across the Galapagos shores. As you read on, you'll learn about their striking blue, orange, and red shells that shield…