The goal is to keep the Galapagos flora and fauna as pristine and the wildlife as undisturbed as possible. The naturalist guides are highly trained residents of the islands and are enthusiastic ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

Abundant wildlife is found across the Galápagos Islands, with sea lions being extremely common everywhere, including in the biggest tourist towns. Image by Erik Hoffner for Mongabay. Mongabay ...

Located in the Pacific approximately 1,000km (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a protected wildlife area and home to unique species of flora and fauna. The ...

Damon adds that overall, wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, from December to March, brings more visitors to the warm and sunny Galapagos. Amazingly, wildlife sightings are not only possible ...

There's no better way to cover ground on your trip to the Galápagos Islands than to sail on a multiday cruise. Galápagos ...

While the islands are excellent year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting. And though this season ...

Today, tourists visit the islands to see the dramatic landscapes - volcanoes, beautiful coastlines and coral reefs - as well as the wildlife and plants. My great, great, great uncle Edwin was part ...

San Cristóbal Island is also renowned for its diverse wildlife, featuring three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca), giant tortoises, sea lions and Galápagos sharks.

Learn about the human history of the islands Although the wildlife tends to be the star ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up ...

Local wildlife often wait for scraps at the fish ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up of travel companies, tour operators ...