Galapagos Travel Articles
The Galapagos Islands are celebrated throughout the world for their unique natural wonders and the rare and intriguing wildlife that played such an important role in Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. The wildlife that amazed Charles Darwin still invites travelers to this treasured region today.
Challenges Facing the Galapagos
The Galapagos islands are a living laboratory of evolution and one of the world's premier ecotourism destinations. Before you travel, understand the challenges the Galapagos, its local communities and its delicate ecology, are facing.
Charles Darwin Research Center
Learn about the research center on Isla Santa Cruz and it's efforts to help giant tortoises. The Darwin Research center is a stop on all of our Galapagos Island tours.
Conservation Challenges in the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands face serious challenges for the long-term survival of their marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Some of these challenges are summarized below, as well as some ideas for how eco-toursim helps and how you can help make a difference!
Dave & Val’s Ecuadorian Adventures, 2008
Adventure Life travelers, Dave and Val LaHart, share a travel tale about their experiences during our Wildlife Odyssey trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon and Galapagos Islands.
Ecuador: An Adventure with Diversity
Ecuador is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. Learn about the different terrains of the the Amazon, Andes, and Galapagos Islands.
Family Travel in Ecuador
Ecuador is an ideal destination for families interested in educational travel. With four distinct ecosystems in a relatively small area, travelers can experience a high degree of natural diversity in a short period of time.
Galapagos Dive Options
Although many travelers are familiar with the natural history cruises in the Galapagos, they may not be aware that these cruises are also paired with some of the best snorkeling/scuba diving around.
Galapagos Special Alert: Presence of Plasmodium Detected in Galapagos Penguins
One of the greatest threats to the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands is invasive species. This month, (June 2008) we received news from the Galapagos National Park that scientists from the park and Charles Darwin Foundation detected the presence
Galapagos Travel Journal - Betty Wittels
Get a first-hand account of an Adventure Life traveler and her experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos. Betty traveled with us to the Galapagos onboard the Diamante.
Galapagos Travel: Tips on Choosing a Galapagos Yacht
There are a lot of yacht options in the Galapagos and picking the right yacht for your Galapagos adventure can be overwhelming. Adventure Life has a few tips on how to make your vacation plans easier!
Giant Tortoises
View the life cycle of giant Galapagos tortoises and effects of human colonization on these wonderful creatures. Article also describes conservation efforts to help the Galapagos tortoises.
International Galapagos Tour Operators Association: Preserving the Galapagos
Members of IGTOA are tour operators and organizations seeking to protect the Galapagos marine and terrestrial ecosystems and species. Find out more about this organizations mission and projects on the islands.
Journal Contest: We Have Our Winners
Our first journal contest was a terrific success. Take a look at the winning entries, as well as the incredible prizes, including an Alaska cruise and Antarctica adventure!
Land Iguanas
Learn about the threats to the land iguanas of the Galapagos Islands, and conservation efforts to protect them.
Lonesome George, Not So Lonesome?
The giant tortoise, Lonesome George, is one of the Galapagos' most famous inhabitants. In July 2008, park rangers found a nest in George's corral with nine eggs. Read more on this discovery.
Longline Fishing Threatens Galapagos Islands
The International Galapagos Tour Operator Assocation is fighting proposals to introduce longline fishing to the islands. Here's more information about what longline is and how you can help save the Galapagos Islands.
Shark finning in Galapagos
Shark finning in Galapagos is a tragedy and it's illegal. You can help end this practice and protect the Galapagos.
Sierra Negra Erupts in the Galapagos
Information about the tourist destination of Sierra Negra and it's recent eruption
South American Packing Essentials
Packing advice, including a list of recommended essentials for trips to South America
The Galapagos Islands
View an island by island description of the Galapagos as well as an overview of Adventure Life Galapagos Tours.
The Galapagos Islands: Saving a World Heritage
Giving back the the Galapagos! Learn how your trip to the Galapagos can help preserve the delicate ecology of the islands.
The Interpretation Center in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno- San Cristobal
Find out more on the history of how the the new interpretation center on San Cristobal Island came about and its mission for the future.
This Isn't Your Traditional Galapagos Tour
Traditional Galapagos travel is changing. While taking a cruise is still the most popular way to explore the islands, new tours are offering unique and unusual ways to explore the beauty and the wonder of the Galapagos.
Tips on Capturing Your Travels
Get some helpful advice and tips on how to best capture your travels - wildlife, landscape, people and more -- on film.
