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Explore this iconic archipelago’s extraordinary wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, where species evolution has occurred uniquely. Join our Galapagos Islands tours for an unforgettable journey and witness giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and other remarkable creatures in their natural habitats. Our Galapagos Tour deals provide an immersive and educational experience that will leave you in awe of this ecological paradise.
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The Galapagos Islands are a lifetime experience; all you need to do to “prepare” for them is brace yourself for the amazing. With highly unusual wildlife and otherworldly landscapes that aren’t found anywhere else on Earth, the Galapagos dazzles with its vistas. Sunsets will cast a golden spotlight over the surrounding beaches and scenery, all as a delectable gourmet dinner is prepared by our world-class chef. On top of all this, you’ll also get a luxurious and remarkably experience, where every detail has been thought of before you even consider it. Naturalist guides will provide the perfect touch of an insightful narrative to complement your expedition activities throughout the archipelago as you snap hundreds of beautiful pictures. There are often so many different things to see throughout our comprehensive Galapagos itineraries that it is essential to receive the proper advice from a destination expert!
Talking about expertise, be sure to read this blog on Best Galapagos Cruise Hacks (as well as our other one about which types of Galapagos cruises to avoid and get to know all the curiosities about Galapagos)! From a myriad of options, choosing the right one can be challenging – that’s why we’ve narrowed them down for you. Our handy Choose Wisely e-book offers the best Galapagos Tour Tips to make your decision-making easier.
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The Galapagos Islands are a place where history has been made. For centuries, home to pirates and whalers but primarily to highly unusual fauna, the inspiration for Darwin’s theory as presented in On the Origin of Species. And one of the few places on Earth where the wildlife shows no fear of humans, meaning you can observe it from just a few meters away. You´ll want to see and do everything! But with so many options available in this magical, exhilarating, iconic destination, you know there will be some trade-offs when choosing your Galapagos Tours.
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The good thing about the Galapagos Islands Tours is that they can visit them all year! During hot and dry seasons, the Galapagos weather is excellent, and wildlife is always on display. Choosing a time to go depends on what Galapagos Tours speak to you. Make sure you know HOW you want to experience the Galapagos before booking your tour.
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The archipelago sits 926 km (575 mi) off the coast of Ecuador and covers an area of almost 8,000 km2 (3,030 mi2). Flights to the Galapagos from Guayaquil and Quito on mainland Ecuador take under 2 hours. Fun fact: As a result of its equatorial location, days in the archipelago are 12 hours long, no matter when you go!</p>
No seasons exist in the Galapagos Islands because they’re along the equator. However, two weather patterns are recognizable every year:
Eleven languages are spoken in Ecuador, but Spanish and Kichwa are the official languages of the country. Kichwa is mainly spoken by indigenous groups in the Andes region and, to a lesser extent, in the Amazon region. Most tourism-related services and providers have multilingual staff, particularly in English, with some German, French, and Italian speakers. You will find that most people in Galapagos can converse in English and various European Languages.
The United States dollar is the official currency of Ecuador. All services and products in the Galapagos can be purchased in US dollars. Currency exchange services for major forms of tender are widely available.
Galapagos Time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This is 6 hours behind standard UK time, 2 hours behind standard time in New York, and 14 hours behind Canberra. The mainland of Ecuador is 5 hours behind UTC.
Locals of the islands are known as galapagueños. As per the last census, their population is around 25,000. Most have come from mainland Ecuador to live on the islands in recent years. Most of them are part of the Mestizo ethnic group and, as such, are descendants of Spanish and indigenous ancestors. A small minority consists of recent European emigres.
Near the end of the century, members of the ethnic group called the Salasacas started migrating from the mainland to the most populated islands of the archipelago and formed small colonies. They keep mostly to themselves in closed communities, in which they have their own schools and speak only Kichwa. However there are no indigenous groups autochthonous to the Galapagos Islands.
The name Galapagos is said to come from the Galapagos giant tortoises that are endemic to the archipelago. The Spanish word for a type of saddle is galapago, and the Spanish explorers often used it to refer to the giant tortoises that populated the islands with their iconic saddle-like shells.
Our naturalist guides always have a pair of binoculars that will be available for use. Feel free to bring your own if you are really into wildlife viewing.
A good pair of walking shoes, ideally with a good level of traction and grip on the bottom.
Batteries, weatherproof camera bags, and extra memory cards will come in handy. Waterproof housings will be necessary if you wish to take your camera underwater.
Flash photography is not permitted when taking photos of wildlife. Professional photography and videos recorded for commercial purposes must be authorized by the Galapagos National Park. Drones can only be used with a special permit.
Yes! You really need goggles to enjoy everything that the Galapagos offers underwater. Snorkeling gear will be provided to you on board our cruises.
No. Sports fishing is prohibited inside the Marine Reserve. Local fishermen are allowed to fish, however.
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Yes. We sell these on our ships and you can find them on the inhabited islands.
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