Experience wildlife encounters found nowhere else on Earth. In the Galápagos, students can observe giant tortoises roaming freely in the highlands, watch blue-footed boobies perform their iconic mating dance, and snorkel alongside sea turtles, sea lions, rays, and reef sharks in crystal-clear waters. The islands offer close-up views of marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches, and even Galápagos penguins, all set against dramatic volcanic landscapes. These rare, up-close encounters bring evolution, ecology, and conservation to life in a truly unforgettable way.
Walk through tortoise reserves in the highlands of Santa Cruz and see these iconic animals grazing, roaming, and soaking in mud pools.
The only sea-swimming lizard on Earth! Students love watching them warm up on lava rocks and then glide underwater.
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Catch their hilarious (and scientifically important!) mating dances, complete with high-stepping bright blue feet.
Observe the birds that helped inspire Darwin’s theory of evolution — and compare beaks in real time.
Shallow, crystal-clear waters offer some of the best wildlife encounters anywhere in the world.
White-tip reef sharks often rest in schools — an unforgettable, safe, and peaceful sight.
The only penguin species found north of the equator!
Tortuga Bay and Gardner Bay feel untouched — perfect for spotting wildlife or enjoying downtime.
