Incredible, up-close wildlife encounters on the Galápagos Islands
Surely one of the most amazing places on Earth, the Galápagos Islands are perhaps the only place in the world where you can see wildlife so close up. The lack of large predators on the island group (which sits 600 miles from the Ecuadorian mainland) means that its iconic wildlife – giant tortoises, vibrant birdlife, inquisitive sea lions and so much more – are fearless of humans.
Whether you’re planning a honeymoon aboard an intimate catamaran, want to explore from the base of a luxury lodge or safari style camp, are looking to join an expertly staffed larger ship or embarking on an exclusive adventure on a fully private large charter, we’ll create the perfect trip for you. Our Latin America experts can talk you through the options to make sure you find the yacht or hotel that best suits your needs.
Highlights
Snorkelling among the green sea turtles and playful sea lions
Challenge yourself to a hike up the Sierra Negra Volcano for epic views or the surrounding islands
Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre at Darwin’s Research Station on Santa Cruz Island
Kayaking adventures around the islands bays, coves – landing on white sand beaches to relax, swim and snorkel
Diving with large marine creatures such as gentle Galápagos and hammerhead sharks

Lily Bunker
Travel Designer

















The Galápagos Islands are one of my favourite destination in Latin America. Walking among giant tortoises in the highlands surrounded by mist and fog, snorkelling with sharks just meters from you in the deep waters, swimming with playful baby sea lions off sandy beaches and slowly picking out a path through the large groups of marine iguanas on nature walks. There’s nowhere else like it on earth!
Lily Bunker
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation and Cruises on the Galápagos Islands
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Where to go

Galapagos - Cruises
The best way to see as many islands and as much marine life as possible is to hop aboard a luxury Galápagos Cruise. Staying on a luxury yacht means you can hop between islands, snorkel in the waters and land on remote islands for nature walks and hiking.
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Luxury Galapagos Hotels
Flexible, land-based Galápagos explorations offer a wonderful alternative to traditional cruises. Lavish lodges, concerned with sustainability and conservation, work perfectly as a standalone wildlife adventure or in combination with a cruise itinerary.
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When to visit
The Galápagos Islands are a year round destination. Each season presents different opportunities for wildlife spotting. On the whole, due to its proximity to the equator the temperatures stay moderate and mild.

Snorkelling
June - November

Bird watching
April (and year round)

Turtle egg hatching
April
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The Galápagos Islands
Whatever you want from your adventure in the Galápagos, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Why book with Jacada?

Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Jacada took the time to ascertain our priorities when it came to designing a package for our trip to Ecuador and the Galapogos Islands. Everything went off without a hitch. The guides were excellent and their choice of accommodations was first-rate.
Lily at Jacada Travel did a wonderful job planning our trip to Peru and Galapagos.
Everything was wonderful- and easy! We had a private guide everywhere we went that greeted us in the airport, toured us, and escorted us around. All guides were exceptionally kind, friendly, educated, and knowledgeable. Rio, Brasil was a fun city to tour sites, visit the beach, and walk around the town for food & drinks on Copacabana Beach, Fasano Hotel…
We traveled for two weeks in South America. Starting in the lovely historical city of Quito, we knew we were in for a treat. Jacada handled every detail of our travel, pick-up, hotel, touring, restaurant experiences, etc. flawlessly. They transferred us to the next part of our trip, the Galápagos Island cruise without a hitch. We enjoyed five days on…
Had a wonderful trip which was well organized by George. The accommodations were first class as were the tours and tour guides. We were so well taken care of by everyone associated with this company. Always felt safe and looked after. Would highly recommend it.


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