Latin America · Wildlife
Galapagos Islands
Animals with no fear of humans, on the islands that framed evolution.
- Place
- Galapagos · Ecuador · EC
- World region
- Latin America
- Type
- Wildlife
- ID
- DST-0333
Why go
Animals with no fear of humans, on the islands that framed evolution.
The Galapagos is unique in that wildlife allows close approach, and a liveaboard reaches islands day trips cannot. National park fees and guide requirements are strict and significant.
Signature experiences
- Snorkelling with sea lions and marine iguanas
- Giant tortoise highlands
- Liveaboard to the outer islands
Interest tags
wildlifedivingsnorkellingnaturebucket list
Good for
Wildlife travellersDiversFamilies
Best months
Jun-Nov (cooler, active marine life) · Dec-May (warm seas)
Avoid months
Not applicable, seasons trade off
Ideal stay
8 days
Nearest airport
GPS · Galapagos
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Luxury
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
EC
