Emerging from the depths of underseas volcanos still erupting today, the magical, mystical, world-reknowned Archipelago of the Galapagos Islands is a must for anyone visiting Ecuador. Walk the same steps and see the same animals that inspired Charles Darwin's "Origin of the Species." As one visitor put it, "It's like walking through a zoo without cages where the animals are neither agressive nor afraid." Because of the Galapagos' spectacular scenery and its variety of flora and fauna, UNESCO declared the Galapagos a World Heritage site, the top of the triumverate of World Heritage sites in Ecuador, along with Quito and Cuenca. There are only 651 sites in the world with such a distinction.

Description: Sea lions, seals, penguins, giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies; Turquoise waters and white sand beaches; Lava tubes, volcanic craters, desert cactus and vistas for miles...Where do you want to go and what do you want to see in the Galapagos?

Description: Beginner to advanced, there's a dive tour for everyone. Underseas Galapagos is as fascinating as the wildlife on land. Penguins, seals, manta rays, stingrays, primeval marine iguanas, sharks, sea turtles and more thrills await for your underwater viewing pleasure.

Description: Darwin's Triangle, Floreana Island, Isabela Island, Beach and Bay Tour, Tortoise Quest, Galapagos Treehouse Camping and other programs exclusively for Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges guests.