We were standing on top of the Sierra Negra Volcano with a steady sprinkle of rain falling down. “Let’s take a minute of silence. Close your eyes, absorb the energy of the Galapagos Islands, and feel your surroundings,” Pablo, our naturalist guide, instructed. As we...
While most of our trip to the Galapagos Islands was focused on adventure activities, there’s no way you can visit these islands without an abundance of amazing wildlife encounters. During our 10 days in the Galapagos Islands on tour with Galakiwi, we saw more wildlife...
During our time in the Galapagos Islands, we were able to experience a multitude of adventures including snorkeling, SUP, kayaking, hiking, and more. I love almost every adventure thrown my way, but the one I was the most hesitant about during this trip? Biking. We have...
There are several ways to explore the Galapagos Islands. The most popular way to experience the islands is to take a cruise, but you can also join a land based tour or travel independently throughout a few of the islands. While taking a cruise is...
We shared a ton of photos from our time in the Galapagos Islands in our latest photo essay, so now it’s time to share a bit more (ok a lot more) about the tour itself. The Galapagos has always been high on our “wish list”...
Growing up, I always imagined the Galapagos as a far flung chain of islands filled with indescribable wildlife. I pictured remote beaches, sea turtles, and lush green trees. I imagined iguanas, rocky shores and bright blue waters. All of this is certainly true, but what...
