Galapagos Tortoises are among the most iconic animals in the world. Extremely rare, they exist naturally only on the ...

The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass ... captivating charm of the Galápagos Islands at El Rancho el Chato. Here, giant tortoises roam freely in their natural ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's ...

and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

Green sea turtles are nesting and it’s a good time ... guide (all of whom must be permanent residents of the Galapagos Islands), whether it is land- or sea-based. Otherwise, you’ll be ...

The following is a recount of the fall 2024 3-week study abroad trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by student Lorna Metzger ’25. Metzger is a recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International ...

There will be many opportunities to snorkel and dive, and catch a glimpse of creatures like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Four larger islands – Santa Cruz, Isabela ...

The boats will be treating us to a private tour around the islands, making stops at some of the best points of interest in the Galápagos for nature encounters. From blue- and red-footed boobies to ...