Your journey to these remote islands will be no less exciting than Charles Darwin’s more than one hundred and fifty years ago. After a visit to Quito on the mainland of Ecuador, you will spend a week living on a boat traveling from island to island. You will be snorkeling almost every day and are likely to interact with sea lions and also likely to see beautiful fish and incredible sea life including hammerhead sharks, Galápagos white-tipped sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays during this 12 day trip to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador.

• Discover the magical biodiversity and biogeography of this world famous chain of islands
• Walk in Darwin’s footsteps and explore the sites that inspired his legendary theory of evolution
• Learn about conservation initiatives and research programs at the Charles Darwin Research Station
• Get up close and personal with sea lions, penguins, Galápagos tortoises, and marine iguanas
• Watch the Blue-footed Boobies in their mating dance
• Observe and discuss the effects of development on the islands
• Enjoy hiking on the islands and stargazing aboard Tip Top II
• Snorkel with sea lions and other marine wildlife
• Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore one of the world’s most inspiring ecosystems and get a one year membership to Adventure Aquarium, while doing it!