Places to Visit in the Galápagos Islands
With 13 main islands, six smaller islands and hundreds of unnamed islets and rocks scattered across the archipelago, there is more to see in the Galápagos than you could ever hope to experience in a single trip. That is why we have partnered with the finest expedition ships and expert guides, ensuring you visit the places that showcase the very best of the Galápagos.
From the soaring cliff faces of Kicker Rock to the volcanic slopes of Sierra Negra, where endangered giant tortoises graze on lush vegetation, and from the peaceful nesting beaches of Floreana to the raucous seabird colonies of Genovesa, let us guide you through one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.
Where to go in the Galápagos Islands
Country Highlights
The Northern Galápagos is home to some of the archipelago’s most celebrated wildlife encounters and unforgettable landscapes. This is where immense seabird colonies gather on remote volcanic islands, where frigatebirds fill the skies above nesting cliffs and where Pinnacle Rock rises dramatically from crystal-clear seas. For bird lovers in particular, there is nowhere quite like it.
The Eastern Galápagos is home to many of the islands that first captured Charles Darwin’s imagination and remains one of the finest places to experience the classic wildlife spectacles that have made the archipelago world-famous. Encompassing Española, San Cristóbal, Floreana, Santa Fé and South Plaza, this region combines extraordinary biodiversity with some of the Galápagos’ most dramatic coastal scenery.
Santa Cruz is far more than the gateway to the Galápagos; it is the island that brings the archipelago together. While expedition cruises showcase the remote visitor sites, Santa Cruz offers the opportunity to slow down, stay longer and experience the islands at a different pace without compromising on wildlife.
If the Eastern Galápagos is where the islands first won their reputation, the Western Galápagos is where nature feels at its most untamed. Encompassing Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago and Rábida, this is the youngest part of the archipelago, where vast shield volcanoes continue to shape the landscape and wildlife has evolved in extraordinary isolation.
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