Galapagos Islands
For those of us lucky enough to travel to the Galapagos Islands – one of the most magical places on Earth – one thing that we inevitably come to understand is the importance of conservation in protecting the incredible wildlife that calls this world famous archipelago home.
Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands archipelago may easily be considered one of the most interesting and unique places to visit on earth. The question is, why? Or rather, how did that come to be the case? Aren’t the islands just another set of equatorial, tropical paradises, surrounded by endless beaches and coral reefs?
Travel Tales
The Galapagos Islands are filled with magic, and everywhere you turn there is something new and interesting to marvel upon. Whether it’s watching a red-footed booby feeding its young, a frigate bird puffing its bright red gular pouch, or a marine iguana diving for algae, Galapagos wildlife tours will impress even the most avid nature travelers.
Travel Tales
By Lauren Deeley, Adventure Specialist at Natural Habitat Adventures Have you ever had a moment where you have to pinch yourself because you don’t quite believe that this experience is really happening to you? If not, I’d highly recommend you pop on over to the Galapagos Islands the next chance you get!
Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands, arguably the most famous islands in the world, have a rich, fairly recent history filled with whalers, pirates and fur-seal traders, followed by adventurous tourists and those wanting to escape the life of mainland “civilization.”
Conservation
In Part 1 of my interview with Executive Director of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), Matt Kareus, we discussed the organization’s mission and role in the Galapagos, and we took a dive into the implications of climate change for the archipelago.
Conservation
Looking for any excuse to write about one of my favorite destinations on the entire planet, the Galapagos Islands, I recently caught up with my friend and Executive Director of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), Matt Kareus.
Travel Tips
The Galápagos Islands are a dream destination for any nature lover. But what makes them so extraordinary for a younger traveler? Like everything in the Galápagos, the answer is as varied as the islands themselves. Snorkeling, hiking, wildlife encounters… it’s the adventure of a lifetime.
Galapagos Islands
In our last article in a series of Galapagos Islands fun facts, we learned about “enchanted” islands born of fire, as well as who discovered them and other interesting facts about the national park and island geography.
Nature & Wildlife
At the end of June I had the amazing opportunity to travel with Natural Habitat Adventures to the Galápagos Islands. As you might imagine, it was the trip of a lifetime – and not just for the incredible wildlife sightings and beautiful landscapes.
Galapagos Islands
This post was written by Natural Habitat Adventures Chief Exploratory Officer Olaf Malver.
Conservation
“The natural history of these islands is eminently curious, and well deserves attention,” wrote Charles Darwin. As a WWF supporter, staff member, and recent NatHab traveler, one of the things I found most impressive about the Galápagos was WWF’s long relationship and history with the islands.
