Galapagos Islands
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Galapagos Islands

Darwin's archipelago, with naturalist guides

Wildlife·Photography·Families
The brief

The Galapagos — Darwin's archipelago, by small expedition yacht.

The most rewarding wildlife week in the Western Hemisphere, and the only way to do it is by small expedition yacht (Aqua Mare for charter, Pikaia or Finch Bay for the land-based version). Three nights minimum, seven for the proper circuit.

We pair every Galapagos week with two nights in Quito or Guayaquil to acclimatise.

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When to go

A year in Galapagos Islands

Dec – May
Warm

Calm seas, warm water, ideal snorkelling, lush vegetation.

Jun – Nov
Dry

Cooler, choppier seas, peak wildlife — albatross arrive.

Nov / Apr
Shoulder

Transition months, balanced wildlife and weather.

All year
Year-round

Always wildlife-rich — pick by what species you want to see.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Galapagos Islands

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Galapagos Islands

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz

Where we send our clients in Galapagos Islands

Pikaia Lodge · Finch Bay Galapagos

Yacht charter
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Yacht charter

Where we send our clients in Galapagos Islands

Aqua Mare

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