Few destinations are more iconic than the Galápagos Islands. It’s a place I didn’t realize was on my bucket list, until I had the opportunity to go there. And boy – was it incredible.
It was so amazing to walk where Darwin walked. (Of course, I brought my copy of The Origin of the Species for a picture in front of the museum). 
And seeing the tortoises, iguanas, flamingos, and blue footed boobies was more than I knew to hope for. It was incredible.
I work with a host of travel supplier partners to bring guests to the Galapagos, but the best of class is Lindblad Expeditions.
Lindblad brought the very first group of citizen explorers more than 50 years ago. With them, you can sail among the varied landscapes of this magical archipelago to encounter giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, playful penguins, and charismatic sea lions, all unfazed by your presence. With multiple ways to explore on land and at sea, including hikes, photo walks, kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling, every day reveals new discoveries interpreted by a team of expert local guides.
As noted:
“Lindblad Expeditions knows the Galápagos Islands well … In fact, Lindblad literally created the first modern expedition cruise to these islands in the late 1960’s.”
Cruise Critic
Lindblad paid the salaries of the first naturalists in the Galapagos, and really was behind the explosion of sustainable tourism, and conservation.
You can see more info about Lindblad’s trips to the Galapagos here https://www.expeditions.com/destinations/galapagos
And find info about the Galapagos Islands here – there are 13 major islands and 7 smaller islands that make up the Galápagos Archipelago https://www.galapagos.org/about_galapagos/the-islands/
- Here’s info about their fleet https://www.expeditions.com/about/fleet
- Info about Lindblad’s 50+ years of experience https://www.expeditions.com/about
- and info about their expedition team https://www.expeditions.com/about/expedition-team
Of course, Lindblad is great for photographers https://www.expeditions.com/plan/expedition-photography
and families https://www.expeditions.com/plan/family
and solos https://www.expeditions.com/plan/solo-travelers
Lindblad is great for everyone!
And the Galapagos is a yearround destination!
You can see their feature brochure on the Galapagos here https://www.expeditions.com/brochures/galapagos-2024-25
Here’s a picture of me with Sven Lindblad and my VP sales, Lesa Bain.
And Lindblad has everything from a 7 day expedition https://www.expeditions.com/expeditions/wild-galapagos-escape-7-day
to a 16 day expedition https://www.expeditions.com/expeditions/galapagos-aboard-national-geographic-endeavour-perus-land-of-the-incas
I have some special offers on LIndblad’s Galapagos expedition cruising.
Let me know if you’d like to take an expedition cruise with the ‘best of class’ expedition cruising company, Lindblad Expeditions!