Located in the Pacific Ocean, The Galapagos island is an unique island, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to impressive wildlife and nature with unusual climate. A pristine ecosystem that allows fauna and flora to thrive, many of which are found nowhere else in the world!
Why Visit The Galapagos
WILDLIFE
The Galapagos Island offers and unique array of wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, some of them were studied by Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS Beagle, like the Galapagos Tortoises, the Marine Iguana, the blue-footed booby, the flightless cormorant, penguins, sea lions, crabs, turtles and more.
LANDSCAPES
The Galapagos Islands are formed of lava piles and dotted with shield volcanoes, geological formations and idyllic beaches. Its isolated location created the perfect scenario for the evolution of unusual flora and fauna. There are 21 volcanoes in the island, 13 of which are active, becoming the second most active hot spots of the world after Hawaii.
BEACHES
The Galapagos are famous for its white-sand beaches, offering many activities for every type of tourist. Relax by the turquoise water or engage in water sports. The number of visitors to the archipelago is limited, which ensures you can enjoy some privacy as well.
WEATHER
The Galápagos Islands are located directly on the equator, but they receive cool ocean currents, creating an unique mix between tropical weather and temperate climate, that allow tourists to enjoy the weather during the whole year.
Located in the Pacific Ocean, The Galapagos island is an unique island, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to impressive wildlife and nature with unusual climate. A pristine ecosystem that allows fauna and flora to thrive, many of which are found nowhere else in the world!
Why Visit The Galapagos
WILDLIFE
The Galapagos Island offers and unique array of wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, some of them were studied by Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS Beagle, like the Galapagos Tortoises, the Marine Iguana, the blue-footed booby, the flightless cormorant, penguins, sea lions, crabs, turtles and more.
LANDSCAPES
The Galapagos Islands are formed of lava piles and dotted with shield volcanoes, geological formations and idyllic beaches. Its isolated location created the perfect scenario for the evolution of unusual flora and fauna. There are 21 volcanoes in the island, 13 of which are active, becoming the second most active hot spots of the world after Hawaii.
BEACHES
The Galapagos are famous for its white-sand beaches, offering many activities for every type of tourist. Relax by the turquoise water or engage in water sports. The number of visitors to the archipelago is limited, which ensures you can enjoy some privacy as well.
WEATHER
The Galápagos Islands are located directly on the equator, but they receive cool ocean currents, creating an unique mix between tropical weather and temperate climate, that allow tourists to enjoy the weather during the whole year.
Bucket List
Sail alongside humpback whales
Watch the Sea lions
Snorkel with Sea turtles
Get close to the iconic Galapagos tortoises
Take pictures of the Marine Iguanas
Become friends with the blue-footed booby
Pick up the post from Post Office Bay
Visit the world’s second smallest penguins
When to go
The Galapagos is a year round destination, however, the best time to visit would be from December to May, when the temperatures range from the 70 F° – 80 F°, the perfect conditions for adventure tourism and wildlife spotting.
How to get to the Galápagos Islands
There are no direct international flights to the Galapagos Islands. Daily flights to the Galapagos Islands depart from the cities of Quito and Guayaquil on mainland Ecuador. The best way to getting there would be to fly intro Baltra Island or San Cristobal, the main two airports in Galapagos, and taking a bus there to your specific destination / island / hotel.
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