The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Archipelago is world famous for its incredibly fearless and unique wildlife. Here, you can swim with sea lions, float eye to eye with a sea turtle, stand next to a blue footed booby feeding its young, watch a giant tortoise slowly move through lush highlands, and step over marine iguanas as they sun themselves on coastal lava rocks. With its volcanic lunar landscapes, cactus forests, and beautiful coastline, the Galapagos Islands are a fantastic place for an active vacation. Ever since Charles Darwin made the first scientific exploration of the Islands in 1835, the Galapagos Islands have become so much more than a scientists research ground. They are a stunning scenic and historic wonderland that can be explored in many adventurous ways

The Galapagos Islands serve up a travel platter to suit the travel tastes of most people. Most trips are pre arranged tours around the Galapagos Archipelago where you'll spend most of your time on a boat, viewing wildlife along the Islands' coastlines with an occasional visit to inland areas to view the hauntingly beautiful volcanic landscapes or animals like the Galapagos Islands Giant Tortoise.

Galapagos Islands tours can be taken on a day to day basis, staying in many of the major port towns. Dive trips and snorkeling trips are also accessible from the major towns in the islands.

An active adventure tour around the Galapagos Islands is an unforgettable experience. They are a playground for the adventurous at heart and with a comfortable climate, make it an awesome destination for an adventure vacation.

There's plenty of diving to be done in the Galapagos. Sites like "The Devils Crown" and "Kicker Rock" are amongst the most spectacular dive sites in the world. If you're not a diver then you won't miss out as most diving spots in the Galapagos are also fantastic snorkeling spots. You'll find yourself in the water with playful seals, slow moving sea turtles and even a hammerhead shark!

There's also some great hiking to be done on an active tour in the Galapagos. Isabela Island and Santa Cruz Island both have some amazing highland hikes through lush forest and rugged volcanic landscapes. All with incredible views and the chance to get up close to Giant Tortoises in the wild!

Other activities like sea kayaking, cycling and horseback riding are all great ways to fill a Galapagos Islands adventure. The sheer variety of scenery, outdoor activities and intriguing, fearless wildlife in the Galapagos make for a unique adventure vacation you won't forget. Bring a camera, your imagination, and your hiking shoes - you'll go home with an experience you'll never forget!

To find out a bit more about the history of the Galapagos Islands, click here.