Thanks to the incredible climate of the tropical Galapagos Islands, there’s never a bad time to visit. But during our years of managing expeditions to this beautiful area and our partnerships with local experts, we’ve learned that certain times of year bring different things to…

While the busiest times in the Galapagos are during school holidays including winter and spring breaks and summer vacation, our Quasar team loves sharing some of the amazing benefits of visiting at other times of year. Because of the unique temperate climate of the islands…

For years, Lonely Planet has been the crème de la crème of travel advice. From mainstream must-dos to quirky, off the beaten path destinations, they’re the go-to guide for high-quality travel advice that can help to transform a regular vacation into unimaginable lifetime memories. So,…

The Waved Albatross has a number of qualities that make it stand out from the Galapagos sea bird crowd: an exceptional wing span, beautifully animated features, heartwarming life-long courtships, 3 million lifetime frequent flier miles, and perhaps more grace than any bird on the planet.…

Introducing the Michael Phelps of the Galapagos: the Flightless Cormorants. This unique bird is known for its unparalleled underwater fishing abilities and unmistakable features. Duck-like in many regards, it has striking turquoise eyes, a hooked bill perfectly evolved for catching fish, and well-adapted webbed feet…

If balanced, delicious meals are your thing, then you’ve likely already heard of famed celebrity chef and cookbook author, Gaby Dalkin. Turns out Gaby’s other passion is travel. Since she was a little girl, Gaby’s family has planned surprise vacations every year—Gaby and her younger…

With a passion for photography, wildlife, and nature, the Galapagos Islands were the obvious destination, but I wanted a trip where I didn't have to rough it. A dream cruise with lots of luxuries, a comfortable cabin, and a focus on photography was the focus…

At Quasar Expeditions, we believe that world travel is an all-five-senses activity. True immersion in the Galapagos Islands means feeling the bright sun and soft breeze on your skin; smelling the fresh ocean air from a cruise deck; soaking up the sight of white sands…

Traveling to the Galapagos Islands in the cooler months is incredibly rewarding since it increases an adventurous traveler’s chances of encountering penguins, dolphins, and other diverse marine life. Of course, “cool” is a relative term, since the temperature in the Galapagos hovers around a comfortable…