The Galapagos Islands are like no other place in this world. Located on the equator, about 600 miles west of mainland Ecuador, these islands are among the most ecologically unique and unspoiled areas on the planet. The isolation of the archipelago's thirteen islands and forty small islets, combined with its climatic, geologic, and oceanographic characteristics, has allowed the evolution of species found nowhere else on earth. These conditions aided Charles Darwin in the development of his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. This archipelago has been declared a National Park, Marine Reserve, World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, and Whale Sanctuary. In addition, it has been named one of the last remaining paradises on earth and one of the best scuba diving sites in the world.

The Galapagos Islands are world renown for their curious fauna, many of which seem to have no fear of humans, allowing up-close and personal wildlife interactions. During our tour, we will have ample wildlife viewing opportunities, allowing us to take a peek at the life of the intriguing inhabitants of these islands.