The Galapagos Islands · Planned by Traveland
Traveland designs personal trips to the Galapagos Islands, from small expedition ship voyages and island hopping between Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristobal to time in Quito, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.
Since 1978Family-owned and operated
Signature Travel NetworkMember agency
Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices
Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours
The islands
Each island has its own wildlife, and visits follow strict National Park rules with licensed guides. We help you choose between an expedition ship and a land-based stay, and plan the flights through mainland Ecuador.
The main hub, with the Charles Darwin Research Station, giant tortoises in the highlands and Tortuga Bay beach.
The largest island, with active volcanoes, flamingo lagoons, marine iguanas and penguins along its western shores.
Sea lions on the town beaches, snorkeling at Kicker Rock and the island’s own giant tortoise reserve.
Waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and colorful marine iguanas, reached on expedition ship itineraries.
Ecuador’s colonial capital high in the Andes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the usual gateway for Galapagos flights.
Fearless wildlife, volcanic islands and clear Pacific water.
One advisor to shape every day around you.
Experiences
Every journey begins with what matters most to you.
Sea turtles, sea lions, rays and reef fish, with daily snorkeling from the ship or the shore.
Animals with little fear of people, seen up close on guided walks with National Park naturalists.
Tortoises in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz, and the breeding programs that protect them.
Boobies, frigatebirds, albatrosses and Darwin’s finches, with nesting seasons we plan around.
Working with Traveland
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Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.
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Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.
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Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
Timing
The Galapagos can be visited all year. December to May is the warm season, with calmer seas and warmer water for snorkeling. June to November is cooler and drier, with richer marine life and livelier seas.
Warm water, calm seas, green islands and sea turtles nesting on the beaches.
The cool season begins, with active marine life and blue-footed boobies courting.
Cooler water full of life, sea lion pups and good conditions for diving.
Warm season returns, with tortoises nesting and calm, clear snorkeling days.
Questions
There is no bad time. December to May has warmer water and calmer seas, while June to November is cooler, with more marine life and some rougher crossings.
You fly first to Quito or Guayaquil in Ecuador, usually with an overnight stay, then take a flight of about two hours to Baltra or San Cristobal. We arrange every connection.
A small expedition ship reaches more remote islands and moves while you sleep. A land-based stay suits travelers who prefer a hotel each night. We help you decide.
Yes, a valid passport is required, and visitors pay a National Park entrance fee and obtain a transit control card. Requirements change, so we confirm them for your trip.
We suggest at least five nights in the islands, plus one or two nights in Quito or Guayaquil. Seven nights on an expedition ship covers a wide range of islands.
Yes. Many ships and hotels welcome children, and the wildlife and snorkeling make it an unforgettable family trip. We check age policies for you.
We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).
Inquire
Tell us a little about the The Galapagos Islands journey you have in mind. An advisor will reply personally.
Choose a time for a call with an advisor.
Orange
564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-929-6000
Bridgeport
4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
203-371-1114
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
info@traveland.net
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