I’m drawn from my bed at dawn, lured by something deep and impossible to ignore – an evolutionary impulse, perhaps – to the ...

Discover the wonders of the Galápagos Islands, where extraordinary wildlife and stunning landscapes await. From meeting giant ...

Learn about the human history of the islands Although the wildlife tends to be the star ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up ...

Abundant wildlife is found across the Galápagos Islands, with sea lions being extremely common everywhere, including in the biggest tourist towns. Image by Erik Hoffner for Mongabay. Mongabay ...

Located in the Pacific approximately 1,000km (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a protected wildlife area and home to unique species of flora and fauna. The ...

Finch Bay hotel sits in a tucked-away bay near to the main harbour of Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz. Reachable by the hotel’s ...

Cruise amid the incredible Galápagos archipeligo aboard the yacht-style National Geographic Islander II. Immersed in Darwin’s living laboratory, discover a rare and abundant wilderness where ...

Damon adds that overall, wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, from December to March, brings more visitors to the warm and sunny Galapagos. Amazingly, wildlife sightings are not only possible ...

Today, tourists visit the islands to see the dramatic landscapes - volcanoes, beautiful coastlines and coral reefs - as well as the wildlife and plants. My great, great, great uncle Edwin was part ...

San Cristóbal Island is also renowned for its diverse wildlife, featuring three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca), giant tortoises, sea lions and Galápagos sharks.

While the islands are excellent year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting. And though this season ...