Guiding Galapagos Expeditions

04/09/2024

Known as a "living fossil," the flightless cormorants of Galápagos are a fascinating example of evolution in action. They still have wings, but too small for flying, and instead now helping them to balance while swimming and diving in deep waters. With their strong webbed feet, they can dive more than 10 meters to hunt for fish and mollusks.

Cormorants are monogamous, forming lifelong pairs, and build nests on the coast using algae and branches, where the female lays 2 or 3 eggs. What's most surprising is how this species evolved and adapted uniquely to the islands' conditions; its change was drastic, highlighting its role as a living window into evolution.

20/08/2024

In San Cristóbal, you'll find one of the largest populations of Zalophus wollebaeki sea lions, an endemic species to the Galápagos.
The beaches are often packed with these playful animals, with the sea lion babies staying close to their mothers for the first year of life. These sea lions are the smallest in the world and are known for their unique way of communicating through barks, grunts, and moans. Each sea lion has a unique "call" that mothers and pups can recognize, even in a noisy, crowded colony.

12/08/2024

Making our clients happy is what makes us happy too! 🥰

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09/08/2024

An iconic animal of the Galápagos Islands is the Galápagos Giant Tortoise.
They hatch at a weight of only about 70 grams and potentially grow to 500 pounds or more!
They are the largest tortoises in the world and the longest living of all vertebrates.

The Galapagos Giant Tortoises have evolved uniquely on each island, adapting to diverse environments.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, they were hunted for their meat and fat, bringing them close to extinction. However, thanks to conservation efforts, their populations are beginning to recover.

06/08/2024

Did you know that red-footed bo***es are the smallest yet fastest species of the three b***y species found in Galápagos? Unlike their relatives that nest on the ground, these birds prefer to nest in trees. Additionally, they are exceptional at fishing, diving from heights of up to 30 meters—deeper than any of the other b***y species.

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19/07/2024

We are honored to announce that we have received the Traveller's Choice Award 2024 by Tripadvisor again - now for the 9th time in a row since 2016! 🥇🤩

Thank you to our customers from all over the world for all these wonderful 5-⭐️-reviews! 🙏❤️

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20/06/2024

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21/05/2024

Did you know that the endemic Galapagos marine iguanas are the only sea-going lizards in the world?
They have the capacity to swim very long distances, up to 65km - which means that they can even relocate between the islands!

24/03/2024

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08/03/2024

-We will be announcing soon our exciting excursion to Tortuga Bay to witness the sea turtle nesting season! Follow us to stay informed about the details and reserve your spot!

In the captivating Galapagos Islands, the second most important nesting site for green sea turtles, an incredible display of life and survival unfolds. Despite their impressive ocean migrations, these turtles feel a deep connection to their birthplace beach, often returning to lay their eggs. A female green turtle can lay up to 115 eggs in a carefully dug nest before leaving them to incubate for about 60 days. Once hatched, the tiny hatchlings face a race for survival as they make their way to the sea, marking the beginning of their fight for survival.

29/02/2024

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22/12/2023

For the 8th time in a row we can proudly announce that we were awarded the Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award again 😍🥂🎆

We are very grateful for all the amazing reviews from our guests and we are looking forward to make our clients equally happy in 2024! 🥰

23/06/2023

Galapagos never gets boring!
This wonderful family planned their first trip with us in 2018 and it was such a pleasure to welcome them again for a second trip this June ♡

08/02/2023

06/01/2023

One of the most incredible sites for snorkeling in Galapagos: Pinzón 🤿🐠🐟🦈🦭🦞

02/01/2023

The magnificent frigate bird

If you wish to get to see them from this close, then North Seymour Island or Genovesa Island (cruises only!) are the islands you should visit - we will be happy to help you find the perfect cruise or a land-based island hopping offering as much variety as possible in the time that you have on the islands.

31/12/2022

Happy New Year! 🎆🥂🍀

Wishing you a year full of blessings and new adventures - may 2023 bring many magical moments like this one on Genovesa Island, a male frigate bird crossing a rainbow with a red-footed b***y as spectactor 😄

31/12/2022

Snorkeling with the playful sealions; one of the highlights of every Galapagos trip!

31/12/2022

Just on time before 2022 is over - our 2021 Traveler's Choice Award by Tripadvisor 🏅

How fast time has flown since the pandemic began, we totally forgot to announce this award we received last year... 🙉
2021 definitely was a very challening year for us here in Galapagos, but we are very proud that we still managed to gain the Traveler's Choice Award and would like to thank our wonderful customers for all the amazing 5-star reviews we received last year. 🙏

Happy New Year everyone! 🍾🥂🎆

24/12/2022

Such a lovely review we found under the Christmas tree this morning🎄🎁🤩

We are very grateful for all the wonderful guests we had the pleasure to welcome this year and receiving reviews like this one; being able to create memories of a lifetime and to let our guests experience the very best of Galapagos are the reasons why we simply love what we do!
Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you so much Rogers+Semkin family!

23/11/2021

Travel safely - We are certified with the Safe Travels Certification! ✅
We follow strict health and hygiene protocols developed by the World Travel & Tourism Council to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections 🚫🦠
Moreover, 99.7% of the population here in Galapagos has been vaccinated so the islands are among the safest travel destinations worldwide!

01/06/2021

Snorkeling with sea turtles in the beautiful bay of Santa Fe Island, definitely a must-do if you visit Galapagos!