Planning your trip to the Galapagos

With a 97% rate of endemism among reptiles and land mammals, and the highest reef fish biomass in the world, all stretching across an area only slightly larger than Denmark, the single greatest risk of visiting the Galapagos Islands is simply becoming overwhelmed by all of the options.

A successful Galapagos adventure is one that perfectly balances all of this potential with your interests; however, the enormous variety of touring companies operating in the islands can quickly muddle your planning. There are a few suggestions below to ensure that your trip is perfect, taking you on adventures you never dreamed of.

Choosing your travel method

Determining how you will travel between the Galapagos Islands is one of the most important steps to enjoying a well-balanced adventure in the archipelago. Multi-guided cruises allow visitors to become completely engulfed in the Galapagos experience.

It is important to choose…