Isabela

Lunar Landscapes Above and Glorious Sandy Beaches Below

Isabela’s main town is a small port village, with sandy streets, a few locally-run restaurants, and a wonderful laid-back vibe. Explore the island in the day and in the evening, chill out by relaxing in a hammock, with a cocktail at one of the beach bars, and watch the sun go down.

Isabela is home to some stunning beaches; soak up some sun, take an afternoon nap in the shade of a palm tree, or play an energetic game of beach volleyball.

Las Tintoreras Islet, just off the coast of Isabela, is part of the Galapagos National Park. It is an area teeming with wildlife. Walk along the beach or take a boat trip to see Galapagos penguin, blue-footed booby, marine iguana, and sea lion, or plunge into the water and snorkel with sea turtle, white tip shark, and fish galore.

There are great walking trails on Isabela; the 8 km trail up to the caldera will take you to a strange moon-like landscape where giant tortoise roam. See them up close and learn more about them at the Tortoise Breeding Centre.

Accommodation:
MV Origin

Galapagos cruising took a great leap forward when the MV Origin was launched. This state of the art vessel moves swiftly between the islands, maximising your time for exploring, but it is incredibly fuel efficient so as to reduce its environmental impact.

Accommodation:
Santa Cruz II

The finest ship sailing in the Galapagos, the Santa Cruz II is a state of the art expedition vessel ideally suited for exploration in shallow waters. This small cruise ship has superb facilities - not least two hot tubs for relaxing on the deck.

Accommodation:
Silver Galapagos

The Silver Galapagos is the smallest ship in Silversea’s family of exclusive cruise ships. There are 75 crew onboard to service the 100 guests, and the national park certified guides will lead you on an action packed programme that includes hiking, snorkeling, and Zodiac safaris.

Accommodation:
Mary Anne

Discover Darwin’s enchanted Galapagos from the decks of the Yacht SS Mary Anne. This elegant and surprisingly speedy sailing ship is square rigged and really cuts a stunning figure as she sails between the islands, and she has been carefully designed to be environmentally friendly.

Accommodation:
Evolution

The Galapagos Evolution is a classical cruiser with an array of modern comforts. She is small enough to give passengers a personalised and intimate experience, yet large enough to contain everything you need to make this trip through the archipelago special.

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Galapagos Safari Camp

Galapagos Safari Camp offers a truly authentic island experience, bringing the magic of African safari to the Pacific islands. Adventure is at the heart of this camp, but luxury and comfort have certainly not been compromised. This is a stylish camp in an iconic Galapagos setting.

Accommodation:
La Pinta

La Pinta is a truly luxurious yacht; the ideal choice for travellers seeking to cruise the Galapagos in style. The yacht’s extensive crew are on hand to cater to your every need, and the facilities on board are exceptional.