Galápagos islands

Destinations

This sustainable Galapagos Islands cruise is a wildlife lover’s dream

Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.

19 April 2025

Nature

Nearly 100 year old Galapagos tortoise becomes first time mum

Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that these hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises in the future.

7 April 2025

Nature

Galápagos plants are facing ‘drastic’ conditions under climate change

Native prickly pear and lava cactus have a very narrow distribution on the Galápagos, making their recovery vital.

21 September 2024

Nature

Scientists make ‘amazing discovery’ of rare shark pups in Galápagos

The scientists were also able to tag one of the elusive species for the first time, and hope their findings will lead to greater protection.

6 May 2024

Travel News

Why is Galapagos doubling its entry fee for tourists?

The changes will come into force in August.

19 March 2024

Nature

Darwin’s finches have returned to the Galapagos Islands

Some 510 finches from five species were released on Floreana Island as part of a nature restoration programme, according to Ecuador’s Ministry of the Environment.

5 March 2024

Nature

2 new chicks born to vulnerable Galápagos birds

Conservationists rejoice ‘new hope’ as tiny Galápagos Island birds make promising comeback.

12 May 2023

Nature

Ecuador seals landmark deal to protect Galápagos Islands and cut debt

Ecuador’s ‘debt for nature’ swap hopes to protect the archipelago’s unique flora and fauna including many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

10 May 2023