Planning a Galápagos trip? Here’s what to know about the best time to go, which islands to visit, entry requirements, packing, wildlife, guided vs independent travel, and why a land-based adventure can be such a rewarding way to experience the islands.
As individuals who thrive on adventure, we love to travel the globe and explore exhilarating and incredible destinations. Running trips from the deep south of New Zealand, right through to the heart o
There are dozens of tour companies out there offering Galápagos Islands tours - there have been for ages. But, the vast majority of these operators use a cruise ship, which is fine if you're looking f
The Galapagos Islands and wildlife are synonymous – you can't really mention one, without referring to the other – people travel from all over the world to dive and snorkel around the islands, see the
When winter tightens its grip back home, Baja feels like a secret you’re let in on. Sun on your shoulders. Salt on your skin. Turquoise water stretching wide and bright. You scan the horizon and wonder what might surface next. A silver flash. A dark curve of a tail. A sudden breath in the still morning air. Down here, winter doesn’t mean retreat. It means whales returning. Whale sharks gliding through clear bays. Sea lions twisting like ribbons beneath your snorkel mask.
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Kit Parks from Active Travel Adventures interviews David and Tina about their 7-day Ecuador Volcano and Jungle Adventure 'Tapir '. Finishing and starting in Quito, they hiked under waterfalls, biked d
Kit Parks from Active Travel Adventures, Dave and Tina discuss their recent Galapagos Adventure . It's their third trip with Active Adventures, and they discuss their love of active travel and the out
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