Galapagos Islands

Six hundred miles from the Ecuadorian mainland in the Pacific Ocean lie the Galapagos Islands, the catalyst for Darwin’s theory of evolution. The Galapagos need little introduction - a group of eighteen volcanic, harsh and isolated islands where species have evolved independently from the rest of the planet. Marine iguanas and giant galapago, or tortoises, capture the limelight but there are many other animals, birds and flora unique to the islands.

Ask the supremely knowledgeable Original Travel and Tim Best Travel Latin America team for more information, because while all expeditions to the islands are conducted by boat with landfalls made under the strict supervision of professional guides, from personal experience there are operators we would particularly recommend. Pick the right boat and this should be a fascinating experience that will see you get close up to some amazing wildlife and possibly even snorkelling or diving with sealions and penguins.