Galapagos Islands Travel

Since 2002, Galapagos Voyagers Travel has helped over ten-thousand passengers every year achieve their dream of vacationing in the Galapagos Islands and South America. We work from local offices in Quito, Santa Cruz, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Puerto Ayora, Cuzco, Arequipa, and Buenos Aires and can save you money by booking direct. When planning your dream vacation, consider extending your adventure by combining a Galapagos vacation with a trip to any of the surrounding South American attractions. We understand planning a trip to the Enchanted Isles may seem overwhelming; our experienced and professional staffs is standing by to assist you in planning a personalized once in a lifetime journey every step of the way. Begin your vacation plans by calling any of our professional tour directors who will be happy to speak with you about making Galapagos Islands travel a part of your future.

Though Ecuador is among the smallest of the South American countries in the region, it is home to one of the most bio-diverse areas in the world! Located off the coast of Ecuador and northwest of South America, the Galapagos Islands are unlike any other vacation spot you could imagine. These islands are right on the equator and encompass a unique ecosystem where seven of the world’s major ocean currents meet! With hundreds of species of fish, marine creatures, birds, and reptiles found no place else, travel to this unique archipelago should be on everyone’s list of places to visit in a lifetime!

The Enchanted Isles were declared a National Park in 1936 and along with the natural isolation throughout most of this area, the amazingly diverse vegetation, and wildlife in the region has been allowed to remain much as it was when Charles Darwin visited. Included within this region are thirteen large islands, six minor islands, forty islets and over 600 rocks. Each of the many islands is home to some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world. Since ninety-seven percent of the islands are within the national park, the flora and fauna remain undisturbed by human intrusion. The wildlife has never had to fear humans so it is possible to see many of the remarkable species of wildlife such as the giant tortoises, Galapagos penguins, and marine iguanas at a very close range.

With so much to see and do on a tour to the Galapagos Islands, it is hard trying to decide the best way to plan your travels. While most vacation trips are easy to plan and travel to, Galapagos Islands travel involves both air flights and water transportation. In addition, because the entire archipelago is a protected national park and fragile eco system, the number of visitors at any one time is restricted. To visit the Galapagos National Park, you must book a trip through a licensed tour operator such as Voyagers Travel. We can help guide you in planning the travel experience of a lifetime. Our experienced tour guides can recommend the best time of year to visit to the enchanted isles based on the wildlife you wish to see, how much time you want to spend on land, or water tours, how long you wish to spend exploring the islands, and how to get the most from your vacation budget.

At Voyagers Travel, we are experts at assisting you in planning the smallest details of your itinerary. We can assist in choosing day tours, cruise selection, and hotel accommodations. You no doubt will be investing a lot of time and money on this once in a lifetime holiday so be sure to call and ask about our customized trip planning that allows you to combine Galapagos Island travel with visits to the nearby Andes, Amazon, Machu Picchu, or other South American attractions such as Buenos Aires or the Iguazzu falls. When you allow us the privilege of assisting you in planning this life-changing trip in the islands, we will help you explore a diverse number of sites giving you the greatest exposure to some of the most amazing wildlife and ecosystems in the world.

View our itineraries and decide which sounds most appealing. You are sure to find enough ideas to get started in designing your own custom vacation. Be sure to include both land and cruise tour dates as part of your Galapagos Island travel plans! When you book your trip through us, you have the advantage of an experienced team of naturalists who take time to point out the amazing sights throughout the islands. You are assured of individualized attention and an intimate experience in small groups of 16 individuals or less. By traveling in these small groups, you are in position to take complete advantage of the expert guides we work with locally and onboard our ships that make sure you do not miss any of the amazing discoveries the “encantadas” has to offer.

When you travel to Galapagos Islands, one of the first questions we hear concerns the best time to visit. Since the archipelago is located on the equator, there are excellent opportunities on the islands year round. The best time to visit really depends entirely on you and what activities you would like to include in your itinerary. As with other travel destinations, some opportunities are available seasonally. If you are interested in diving and snorkeling opportunities to observe the varied marine life, we recommend booking your holiday between June and November. If you wish to observe the abundant birds such as the many popular finch species among the islands and enjoy the most flowers in season, then booking a trip between December and May will be your best option. Mention any species of wild life such as sea lions or the unique frigatebird you wish to observe when you call to book your trip. We can then recommend cruises and tours that visit their habitats. For example, you may want to consider booking your vacation to coincide with the mating season of the frigatebirds to observe the males inflating their bright red throat sacs to huge proportions to attract a mate during nesting season or catch the mating dance of the blue-footed booby!

Take time to explore our website to learn more about the Galapagos Islands. Use our interactive maps and other tools to choose the tours that interest you most. Check out our photo galleries and tour reviews and then fill out our online contact forms or give us a call and we will be glad to answer any questions as we work together to begin making your unique vacation of a lifetime a real possibility!