The Galapagos Islands
The world-famous Galápagos Islands, which are part of Ecuador, are a collection of over 100 islands and islets. This archipelago sits about 600 miles (1,000 km) off the west coast of Ecuador. The Galápagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site, dubbed a 'living museum and showcase of evolution', and they draw travelers keen to see firsthand the incredible number of species that inhabit the Islands. They are a key destination for wildlife enthusiasts as well as evolutionary and marine biologists (à la Charles Darwin).
Ecuador and its Galápagos Islands use the US dollar as their currency, and are typically in the same timezone as the US's Eastern Standard Time, though the country does not observe daylight saving.
Galápagos Islands: When to Visit
- From January to May, the wet season has frequent yet short showers and higher humidity. It's still warm, though, with temperatures in the low 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, and the sun still shines brightly! This season is great for warmer ocean water and very active underwater life.
- From June to December, the dry season offers cooler, drier weather with less rain and more sunshine. The sea is calmer, making navigation between the islands easier and providing pleasant conditions for snorkeling and diving. Our whale shark citizen science scuba dive trips only occur between July and September each year.
Our Eco-Friendly Galápagos Packages
Our Galápagos Islands travel packages offer a variety of sustainable experiences designed to immerse travelers in the country’s extraordinary wildlife on land and underwater. We work with a locally-owned and woman-owned Ecuadorian company that offers a responsible, land-based trip to the Galápagos, perfect if you love beaches and short boat rides, but don't necessarily need to snorkel or scuba dive. For travelers looking to be in the water, we offer sustainable scuba diving experiences through two partners. One is a citizen science organization dedicated to whale shark research and conservation, offering ethical liveaboard dive trips. The other specializes in casual dive-and-stay packages that blend incredible underwater experiences with the nature and culture of the Galápagos on land.
How to Reach the Galápagos Islands
Reaching the Galápagos Islands is easy, with daily flights from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra or San Cristóbal. For any of our Galápagos packages, you'll be met at the airport and taken to your boat, 5-star scuba dive resort, or boutique accommodations.
Customize your Trip
Our partners are happy to help customize the Galápagos land-based trip or the dive-and-stay packages. Contact us to design your ideal, immersive, and eco-friendly adventure to the Galápagos Islands!
