galapagos

The group – along with the trip itinerary – were amazing, but I firmly believe that without our local guide, the trip would not have meant what it did to me.

Here are seven totally amazing experiences that you shouldn’t miss once when you get there (having experienced them myself on Intrepid Travel’s 10-day Active Galapagos trip)!

Coming right up: giant tortoises and adorable seals, new friends and magical places, and all manners of adventures on both land and sea…

When to go and what to see in the Galapagos Islands.

‘It feels like I’m not supposed to be here’: my first thought as the Galapagos Islands appeared through the aeroplane window.

It’s the age-old question: if you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you take with you?

The USA isn’t the only one celebrating football’s day of days. The animals of the Galapagos are lining up for the Big Game (with some surprising last minute inclusions).

“The Galapagos, as far as I’m aware, are utterly unique. It’s so rare to be able to use that word and actually mean it.”

Sure, Ecuador doesn’t have the famous ruins of Peru or the culinary draw of Argentina, but it still belongs on your ‘go to’ list for a South American adventure.