It’s easily one of the most incredible experiences of my life. But, on an HX expedition cruise in the Galápagos Islands, it’s just a standard, everyday occurrence. Animals are so abundant here—and so ...

GALAPAGOS, Ecuador – Everyone could ... Culture and history also play a part in the islands’ allure. Though the wildlife is the star of the show, the human history is equally compelling.

Learn about the human history of the islands Although the wildlife tends to be the star ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up ...

Fish swim at the North Seymour Island dive site in the Galapagos archipelago on March ... Because hunting is illegal in the Galápagos, the wildlife can be unafraid of humans.

So if you want to see the full breadth of wildlife, plan on going on a tour with a naturalist guide (all of whom must be permanent residents of the Galapagos Islands), whether it is land- or sea ...

Just like that. The Galapagos animals are so unafraid of humans that Darwin wrote about pushing a hawk off a limb with the muzzle of a gun. At Isabela Island, I proved the same point by joyously ...

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador (AP ... Warming oceans affect the food sources of many of the seagoing animals in the Galapagos. Marine iguanas — one of many species that are endemic, or ...

While the islands are excellent year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting. And though this season ...

But, on an HX expedition cruise in the Galápagos Islands, it’s just a standard, everyday occurrence. Animals are so abundant ...

Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most ... sources of many of the seagoing animals in the Galapagos. Marine iguanas — one of ...