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 […]
A Life Changing Trip and Awakening to our Incredible World
When I received the feedback below from recent guests of ours who travelled to the Amazon and the Galapagos on honeymoon, I just had to share it. The email brought tears to my eyes. It encapsulates exactly why I love doing my job and I feel very lucky to be able to share these amazing […]
Top 5 unexpected joys of a Galapagos Cruise
A Galapagos cruise is without a doubt one of the most outstanding wildlife experiences on Earth. Extraordinary wildlife that has no fear of humans, most of which is found nowhere else on earth, from marine iguanas to giant tortoises to flightless cormorants. All of the creatures you see have a fascinating evolutionary history coupled with […]
Top 10 tips on how to find the best Galapagos cruise
In this blog Think Galapagos co-founder Rachel Dex shares some of her tips on how to choose the best Galapagos cruise. A Galapagos cruise is without a doubt one of the most outstanding wildlife experiences on Earth. Choosing the best cruise is a vitally important part of planning your trip and one which can transform […]
Six Things NOT to do in Galapagos
A Galapagos holiday should be one of the best travel experiences you ever have and many of our guests tell us when they return that it’s been the holiday of a lifetime. You will be visiting one of the most pristine wildernesses on the planet, with wildlife that is unafraid of humans. You’ll be surrounded […]
Galapagos in May – Top 5 Highlights
Santiago Bejarano is the co-founder of Think Galapagos. He is also a photographer and one of the top naturalist guides in Galapagos. Here he explains why May is one of his favourite months in the Galapagos Islands. “May is one of the best times to visit the Galapagos Islands as it marks the transition between […]
Angelito Galapagos Cruise – The Full Story!
Angelito has been one of Think Galapagos favourite Galapagos yachts over the years. The place of special Galapagos family holidays and birthday celebrations, the Angelito Galapagos cruise is run with great heart and with a real family feel. Maja Homberger, originally from Thun in Switzerland, who works as part of the Angelito team helping run […]
Galapagos Family Tours – from toddlers to teens
Rachel Dex, co-founder of Think Galapagos looks back on some of the highlights of her own Galapagos Family Tours. Exploring a pristine wildness like the Galapagos is a great equaliser, allowing old and young to come together and share new experiences with equal joy. However planning a trip to somewhere so remote and wild isn’t […]
Postcard from Yasuni – Napo Wildlife Centre
Gabriel Minas Amaya, from the Kichwa Anangu Community in Ecuador, has shared with us some of his thoughts about why the community decided to set up their extraordinary project and how they are facing the challenges posed by Covid 19. The community owns and runs the Napo Wildlife Centre, an award winning luxury Ecolodge in […]
Top 5 things to do on Isabela Island before your Galapagos Cruise
Tanya Helmig who has been a Galapagos guide since 1992 and knows pretty much all there is to know about the Galapagos Islands. Tanya has written this guide to her top 5 things to do if you are staying in the town of Puerto Villamil, on Isabela Island before or after your Galapagos cruise. Puerto […]