Tips on how to plan your trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

November 11, 2022

Travel to the Galapagos Islands in Fall

The Galapagos Islands are open to visitors and people are increasingly heading back to enjoy cruises, hotel-based packages and observe the incredible wildlife...
November 4, 2022

Galapagos Marine Reserve Expansion

In some truly amazing news for the Galapagos and its wildlife, on January 14, 2022, the Ecuadorian president Guillermo Lasso signed a declaration that expanded the borders of the Galapagos Marine...
October 20, 2021

Quito Altitude Sickness and Treatment

Quito and many other towns in the highlands region of Ecuador sit at a high altitude. The air is thinner, and this is harder work for your body. This can present a few minor issues but....
September 25, 2021

The Galapagos Islands in August

Finding the right time to go to the Galapagos Islands can seem like a challenge, but actually a trip to the Islands can be good at any time of the year, as it is a year-round destination...
September 21, 2021

Our Top-Rated Galapagos Hotels

If you’re visiting the Galapagos Islands on a land-based tour you’ll want to choose a good hotel for your stay. We work with some of the loveliest hotels in the Galapagos Islands, including on Santa Cruz...
September 14, 2021

Traveling to the Galapagos Islands in July

Choosing the best month for a Galapagos visit can be complicated. Visitors want to maximize their chances of seeing as much wildlife as possible in weather they are...
September 13, 2021

Best Ecuador Holidays for Families and Couples

After a difficult 2020, with the Covid-19 pandemic restricting travel for so long and for so many, we have seen a lot of interest in resuming travel again in 2021. People want to make up for lost time!..
September 10, 2021

Best Galapagos Cruises for 2022 and How to Book

In 2021 Galapagos hotel based packages offer fantastic opportunities to see the islands while staying the on land, in the comfort of a hotel...
September 1, 2021

Galapagos Islands in October

If you are thinking of visiting the Galapagos Islands in October, you may have picked one of the best times of year. Everyone has their own different preferences, but there are some definite positives...
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