Galapagos on a shoestring

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this wildlife-filled adventure through nature’s playground. Snorkel with sea lions, get up close to giant tortoises, scale a volcanic crater and discover the incredible evolutionary history of the Galapagos Islands, all under the guidance of your expert naturalist guide. Cruise between the volcanic islands of San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz and discover how millions of years of isolation has given the islands a unique biodiversity, filled with rare and distinctive species. Come face-to-face with these spectacular creatures as you glide through azure waters with sea turtles, wander alongside giant tortoises in the highlands and make friends with marine iguanas as blue-footed boobies and frigates land on volcanic rocks next to you. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that puts these distant islands within reach, and provides a reality that far surpasses any nature documentary you’ve ever seen. Highlights/r/n

• Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and explore the incredible Galapagos islands on this in-depth adventure, coming face-to-face with some of the most extraordinary wildlife on earth.
• Get up close with giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island – these nearly extinct creatures are one of the greatest drawcards to the Galapagos.
• Feel the adrenaline as you scale a volcano on Isabela Island, this challenging 17-kilometre ascent rewards you with epic views and the possibility of sighting the rare, red feathered (and rather cute!) vermillion flycatcher.
• Snorkel through underwater worlds bursting with colourful and diverse wildlife, keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos green sea turtles and white-tipped reef sharks in the famous ‘shark alley’.
• Explore these ‘Enchanted Islands’ with a local naturalist guide whose passion and expertise will ensure you have the best possible experience of this amazing archipelago.