Galapagos Islands
“The enchanted Islands” are a UNESCO World heritage Site comprising 19 islands 600 miles from mainland Ecuador offering visitors one of the most unique wildlife encounters in the world; animals have not developed any fear of humans and can be observed and photographed from touching distance.
What Will I See?
- The world that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution
- Fearless and unique wildlife
- Amazing up-close wildlife photography
- Twenty-two species of reptiles
- Giant tortoises, sea turtles, iguana’s, penguins and manta ray’s
- Sea lions and blue-footed boobies
- White, red and black sand beaches
What Can I Do?
- Spend a week on a small yacht exploring the different islands
- sea kayak among whales and dolphins
- scuba, snorkel and swim in crystal clear waters with penguins, sea lions and turtles in their natural habitat
- get up close and very personal with marine iguanas, giant tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, penguins and whales
- Hiking/nature walks
- glass-bottomed-boat tours
- Horseback riding
- Sailing
- Surfing
When Should I Go?
A fantastic destination anytime of the year. The richness of the marine world and the varied ecosystems of the islands are due to the mixture of cold, nutrient-rich waters brought by the Humboldt Current and warm water brought by the El Niño Current; that also is the reason for the two distinct seasons the islands enjoy.
- June-Dec: “dry season”, water and air temperatures are cooler with blue skies and little rain but often cool and misty, 70-75F
- Jan-May: “warm season”, tropical climate with daily rain showers and warmer waters for snorkeling and scuba, 78-85F
