Nature’s front-row seat.
Six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands are like nowhere else on Earth. Because the animals here have never learned to fear people, sea lions nap next to your beach towel, blue-footed boobies dance a few feet away and marine iguanas sunbathe on the black lava rocks.
Days are spent hiking volcanic trails, kayaking through mangroves and snorkeling with sea turtles, penguins and playful sea lions. Evenings bring sundowners on deck and stories of everything you saw. It’s the kind of trip people talk about for the rest of their lives.
Six things your team will talk about for years
Swim with sea lions
Snorkel in clear water while curious pups twirl and play right alongside you.
Meet the giant tortoises
Walk among the islands’ famous tortoises, some well over 100 years old, in the Santa Cruz highlands.
Blue-footed boobies
Watch their famous high-stepping courtship dance up close on North Seymour.
Hike Bartolomé
Climb to the most famous view in the islands, overlooking Pinnacle Rock and two golden beaches.
Kayak the coves
Paddle through quiet bays where rays, turtles and reef sharks glide beneath you.
Sunset on deck
Toast the day as the sun drops into the Pacific and the stars come out over the equator.
There’s no bad time, just different ones.
December through May is the warm season: calm seas, warm water for snorkeling and blue skies with the occasional tropical shower. June through November is cooler and drier, with richer seas full of marine life. Holidays and summer break book up first, so plan early.
Small groups, big impact
Private yachts and boutique lodges make the whole team feel like VIPs.
Expertly guided
Every visit is led by certified naturalist guides, so no one misses a thing.
Easy add-on
Pair it with a few days in Quito or Ecuador’s Andes for an epic two-part program.