Galapagos Holidays and Galapagos Cruises

"So often, when you travel, you find yourself disappointed.

The scenery, the wildlife, even the people don't come up to your expectations.

This is simply not true with the Galápagos."

Stanley Johnson, Travel Writer

Journey Ideas

The Galapagos Booklet
A guide to when & how to visit this remarkable archipelago


Journey Idea to Ecuador & Galapagos - 18 Days



Journey Idea to Peru, Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands - 18 Days



Galapagos Last Minute Availability & Special Offers

Our travel expert, Kate Wharton, has travelled throughout Ecuador and embarked on cruises in the Galapagos Islands. If you would like further information or a tailor-made quote, please contact Kate on 01285 885333 or directly via email.

An Introduction to The Galapagos Islands

Charles Darwin first brought these extraordinary islands to the world's attention in 1835. The impressions he gained and experiences he enjoyed whilst exploring the islands, can today be shared by the fortunate visitor.

A Galapagos Island holiday offers one of the most unique, magical and unforgettable holiday experiences in South America. On your Galapagos cruise you can swim with seals, snorkel with penguins, wander with tortoises and enjoy the dance of the red-footed booby.

Located some 1,000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Islands are a living laboratory of evolution where birds and animals have no fear of man. Blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, land and marine iguanas and giant tortoises roam freely as they did thousands of years ago. Anyone interested in natural history, wildlife and ecology will find a Galapagos Islands tour a truly memorable experience.

To read more about the individual islands, please click About The Islands.

Galapagos Wildlife

The fact that the islands have never been connected with the mainland means that they are home to innumerable endemic species of wildlife and plants, many of which are even unique to just one island due to the differences in landscape and climate within the archipelago.

One of the foremost attractions of the islands for visitors is the fearlessness of the animals, due to their relative lack of exposure to man and other predators, enabling humans to enjoy probably their closest ever encounter with nature.

The Galapagos Islands are also the perfect location for diving, giving you an unparalled view of some truely amazing sealife from whale sharks, to turtles, seals, dolphins and many hundreds of different species of fish.


Click to see a short video of diving in the Galapagos.

Galapagos Cruises

The magical of Galapagos Islands Travel can be enjoyed via day trips from the main island of Santa Cruz, but undoubtedly the best way to experience and fully appreciate the unique wildlife and landscape is by a Galapagos cruise. You can join a group of like-minded travellers or charter a boat for a whole party of family or friends for a unique Galapagos holiday.

Please click here for a selection of yachts and motor cruisers that sail the prolific waters of the Galapagos Islands.

Our Galapagos Island tours all offer comfortable cabins with private facilities, air-conditioning throughout, excellent cuisine and expert naturalist guides. The boats are a great way to experience Galapagos travel with a Galapagos cruise.