The Galápagos is wholly unlike any other environment on earth. Not just because of the diversity of animals you’ll see, or their staggering numbers — it’s their sublime indifference to you observing them. Tortoises – including the legendary Lonesome George, the last of his species on earth – roam freely. Blue-footed boobies perch on rocks, their blue feet brilliant in the sun. The skies are filled with wheeling, courting, red-throated frigate birds. The lava rocks are piled high with motionless marine iguanas. A mind-boggling array of creatures, untainted by fear, live in a paradise of azure waters, white beaches and cool mangrove stands. You’ll see the famous finches of the islands and swim with doe-eyed sea lion pups. It’s a privilege to see these creatures in this place, manifesting such distinctive behaviors.
Which Galapagos package is the best?
Well that depends on what you are looking for, but I can share with you the most popular selling packages at this time.
Celebrity Xpeditions is in the Galapagos year round, and almost every departure sells out. The ship accommodates 92 people, but still offer a few suite cabins for those that do not want to give up comfort.
The 10 day Collette Tours Galapagos Family Adventure is out most popular family trip. Travel by boat and even train on this adventure. Galapagos Islands and Inca Ruins is an small group family tour vacation. In 9 days you spend time in both the Galapagos and then wondrous Machu Picchu. Another popular option for families is the Tauck Bridges Galapagos Wildlife Wonderland.
Rounding up the top 5, is the 9 day Galapagos Islands and Ecuador with prices starting at just $2,599 pp. The difference with this tour is that there you don’t spend the night on board a ship. You spend 4 days at the Finch Bay hotel and then do day trips via yacht to different islands in the Galapagos.
