For eons, the Galápagos Islands were untouched by humanity, letting Mother Nature’s imagination run wild with such magical creatures as the giant Galápagos tortoise, the flightless cormorant, the blue-footed booby, the marine iguana, and the waved albatross—all evolving in splendid isolation, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador.
Charles Darwin’s discovery of this rich and abundant ecosystem in the 19th century was the basis for his opus, The Origin of Species, opening the doors for others to discover this exotic and otherworldly paradise. Today, the 20 volcanic islands and the biological marine reserve that surrounds them are a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living museum for all who visit. In this peaceable kingdom, a primeval world full of unusual and endearing wildlife awaits your discovery—with amazing close-up encounters that will make for lifelong memories.
Activity Level : Easy
Land Cost :From $7,995
Length :14 days
Activity Level : Easy to Moderate
Land Cost :From $4,395
Length :9 days
