Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! The day I met the Legend.
Sir David Attenborough has been one of the most inspirational figures of our time — and I suspect I’m far from alone in feeling that way. For so many of us, his Life on Earth series was the spark that ignited a lifelong passion for the natural world, a love that has only deepened with the years. […]
A Culinary Journey Through Ecuador and the Galapagos
Think Culture. Think Flavour. Think Ecuador. This blog was written by Eli – our new team member who also happens to be a passionate foodie. Eli lives and works in Quito but hails from the Galapagos Islands so knows the country and cuisine inside out. She is ready and waiting with lots of restaurant recommendations […]
Galapagos in November – Top Highlights
Why travel to the Galapagos Islands in November? November is one of the most rewarding months to visit the Galapagos Islands and a popular one with our guests. As the trade winds ease, the seas become calm and the air and water start to warm after the cooler “garúa” season. These mild, comfortable conditions are […]
Help us Celebrate 30 Years of Galapagos Conservation Trust and Bid for an Exclusive Darwin Prize!
Blog by Rachel Dex, Founder of Think Galapagos Earlier this summer, together with my Think Galapagos colleague Charlotte Wilson, I was lucky enough to attend a gala evening in London to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT). We met scientists, conservationists, philanthropists and donors who have been involved with GCT over the […]
Galapagos Transit Control Card (TCT) – NEW ONLINE PROCESS
If you’re planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands in 2025 or 2026, there is an important update to the entry requirements that you should know about. As of May 29 2025, the the Governing Council of the Galapagos Islands, an organisation known as CGREG (Consejo de Gobierno del Régimen Especial de Galápagos), introduced a […]
Arriving in the Galapagos Islands – a step by step guide
Because the Galapagos Islands are such a unique wilderness, tourism is carefully monitored and controlled. This adds a bit more administration than for most holidays but with a bit of planning, it can be straightforward. For most Think Galapagos guests, our local team completes as much paperwork as they can for guests in advance. Our […]
How To Get To The Galapagos Islands
Flight Options to the Galapagos Islands Lying as they do some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the only way visitors can get to the Galapagos Islands is to fly. There are no direct international flights to the Galapagos Islands, which means you first need to get to mainland Ecuador and get a connecting […]
The Lava Tubes of the Galapagos Islands – Amazing Facts
Nestled amidst the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands stand as a testament to the raw power of the earth and its geological processes. Beyond its iconic landscapes and diverse wildlife, the archipelago harbours a secret world beneath its surface – a network of mysterious Lava Tubes, which most visitors to the […]
How and When Were the Galapagos Islands Formed?
As La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island in Galapagos rumbled to action over the weekend, seeing the amazing footage taken from visitors lucky enough to witness it lighting up the night sky brought memories flooding back of when I was lucky enough to witness a similar spectacle in July 2018 when I was visiting Galapagos […]
Galápagos Sketchbook – a new book inspired by a trip with Think Galapagos
Oxfordshire based Artist David Pollack travelled to the Galapagos Islands with Think Galapagos the year he retired from his day job. Although that trip was over a decade ago, the remote volcanic archipelago 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador had a deep and lasting effect on him. A place of creative inspiration David is of […]