Galapagos

A Natural Selection

A visit to the Galapagos Islands is the quintessential natural history experience. On these remote islands, scattered across the equator in the Pacific Ocean, species of plants, birds, reptiles adn marine organisms thrive: many of which live nowhere else on Earth. We invite you to explore the Galapagos, Earth's "living laboratory", where the wildlife roam freely, fearless of visitors.

Almost all the reptiles and half of the species of plants and birds found throughout the archipelago are found only here. Contemplate prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak adaptation which led to Darwin's theory of evolution. Marvel at marine iguanas, lava lizards and flightless cormorants. Hike ancient lava flows and enjoy the crazy courtship dance of blue-footed boobies, watch crimson-throated frigate birds show off for their mates, gaze, awestruck at hundreds of waved albatrosses and ponder the world's pinkest flamingos. Slip into a sea kayak and explore hidden tides pools, mangrove forests, red, black and green sand beaches and the hardened lava fields smeared into the edges of the island's pristine shores. Put on a mask and snorkel and enter the delicate balance of life under water. Swim back and forth across the equator with sea lions that perform an underwater ballet. Only in the Galapagos can you snorkel with a penguin on the Equator. Watch schools of spotted eagle rays glide beneath you. On deck, watch dolphins ride the bow wave or brush up on the biology of the Galapagos with in depth lectures from our naturalists. After dark, stargazing carries you beyond Earth's surface.

Learn more about this trip to the Galapagos! (PDF)

Learn more about Brian Jorg the Galapago trip leader. (PDF)

Questions - call Christina at 513-487-3318.