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Galapagos Islands Holidays
Galapagos Islands Holidays

Galapagos Islands Holidays

Galapagos Islands Holidays

Darwin found inspiration for his groundbreaking book ‘The Origin of Species’ in the Galapagos Islands. On this isolated tropical archipelago, almost 1000km off mainland Ecuador, he discovered wildlife present nowhere else on Earth; today, Galapagos Islands tours will still astonish nature and wildlife lovers. The volcanic islands are considered to be a living laboratory by scientists and represent one of the most pristine yet fragile areas in the world. This enchanting environment is characterised by stark lava fields, cactus forests, volcanic craters, mangrove lagoons and turquoise waters.  

Without a doubt, the highlight of Galapagos Islands holidays is the incredible wildlife. With very few external predators and limited human interference, the species that inhabit the Galapagos have always shown a near-fearless attitude to man. Close encounters are assured and we may find ourselves stepping over snoozing Sea lions and iguanas or watching up close the courting rituals of Blue-footed boobies, albatross or frigatebirds. A mask and snorkel will reveal an exciting underworld – turtles, sharks, rays and colourful reef fish are abundant and Sea lions love to come and play!

Galapagos Islands Holidays

Ecuador

Highlights of Ecuador & the Galapagos

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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15 Days from £ 4599

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Experience diverse wonders, from the Amazon Rainforest and volcanoes to the wildlife of the Enchanted Islands

Wildlife
Ecuador

Island Hopping in the Galapagos

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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9 Days from £ 4199

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Go snorkelling and walking on the world’s great nature-watching archipelago on this land-based adventure

Culture
Peru

Machu Picchu & Galapagos

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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15 Days from £ 4999

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Two wonders, one adventure: The once-lost city of the Inca's and the Enchanted Isles

Culture
Ecuador

Galapagos Walking Adventure

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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14 Days from £ 5999

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

A unique trek amid the volcanic Galapagos archipelago

Walking & Trekking
Ecuador

Galapagos & Amazon (Archipel I)

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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From the Amazon jungle to the Galapagos archipelago.

Wildlife
Ecuador

Galapagos Escape – Solaris (Itinerary B)

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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6 Days from £ 3899

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk (and snorkel) with the animals on an unforgettable wildlife-watching adventure

Wildlife
Ecuador

Galapagos Escape – Solaris (Itinerary C)

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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6 Days from £ 3899

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk (and snorkel) with the animals on an unforgettable wildlife-watching adventure

Wildlife
Ecuador

Galapagos Encounter – Archipel I (Itinerary B)

WGAB
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10 Days from £ 5599

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Sail around the Galapagos Islands by catamaran

Wildlife
Ecuador

Galapagos Wildlife Cruise (Archipel I)

Galapagos Islands Holidays
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17 Days from £ 10499

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

The best of the Galapagos islands' scenery and wildlife

Wildlife

Faultless guide in Teresa Pires and driver Carlos Santos. Very caring and knowledgeable, the best we have ever had.

Bruce Smith Discover Northern Portugal – Premium Adventure

Guides brilliant. Trip very well designed. Would have preferred more boutique hotels like in Porto rather than faceless international style hotels. I understand that preserving rooms is difficult in boutique hotels, but it was achieved in Porto.

Peter Wilkinson Discover Northern Portugal – Premium Adventure

The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, allowing us to explore a wide range of fascinating destinations throughout the trip.

Activity level was 1, not 3 as advertised.

The hotels were comfortable, with two exceptions:
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu in Kyoto – Situated on a busy main road, the hotel suffered from significant noise even during nighttime hours due to poor sound insulation. Breakfast was consistently overcrowded.
Route Inn Kawaguchiko – The room was small and dimly lit, with a window facing a concrete wall just two metres away. The décor was dated; it felt like the last renovation was done in the 1980s, and the breakfast offering was disappointing in both quality and variety.

In contrast, Hotel Monterey Akasaka in Tokyo stood out as the best accommodation – stylish, comfortable, and well located.

Dining independently was a highlight of the trip. We enjoyed excellent meals at various local restaurants, often at very reasonable prices. However, the two complimentary dinners provided in Takayama were surprisingly poor in quality. In hindsight, it would have been preferable to explore dining options on our own that evening as well.

Public transportation was generally a positive experience and added to the trip’s authenticity. That said, the day spent navigating Kyoto’s local buses and trains resulted in more time waiting than sightseeing. Additionally, the transfer from Kawaguchiko to Tokyo consumed most of the day. A chartered bus would have significantly reduced travel time to under two hours, and allowed for a more relaxed and efficient transition.

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