Galapagos Vacation

Have you ever had a moment where you have to pinch yourself to distinguish between reality and dream? If not, you should surely plan for Galapagos vacation as your next trip. Formed after several volcanic eruptions, the Galapagos archipelago is a wonderful mixture of flora and fauna and is known throughout the world for its great natural treasures.

Blessed with numerous pristine beaches, picturesque landscapes, lush greenery, rejuvenating weather, and incredible wildlife, the Galapagos archipelago is at the top of the bucket list of many of travelers throughout the world. There are more than 60 approved visitors’ sites all around the Galapagos where you can visit to explore the different wonders of nature. If you are a wildlife lover, here are the top five wish lists which you will surely not want to give a miss.
 

• Galápagos Penguin

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Founded mainly around the westernmost islands, penguins are one of the major centers of attraction of the Galapagos vacations. They are usually found in different corners of the Galapagos archipelago, but breed only on Fernandina and Isabela islands. You can take pictures and even make a diving competition with the raft of penguins during your Galapagos vacations.
 

• Flightless Cormorant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mainly found in the Galapagos archipelago, flightless cormorants are the only one species of cormorants that do not fly. With an estimated population of 1500, flightless cormorants are perhaps the most interesting species from the evolutionary perspective. Though you can have an encounter with this species in any corner of the archipelago, but they breed only on Isabela and Fernandina islands.
 

• Waved Albatross

Galapagos archipelago is one of the best destinations to have an encounter with wave albatross. Waved albatross is one among the popular attractions of Galapagos. If you also want to explore this unique species, you should plan your trip between April to December to see their breeding and nesting around the Espanola and Isla de la Plata islands.
 

• Galápagos Giant Tortoises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost everyone has idea about the Galapagos tortoises. Weighing up to 300 to 500 pounds, you can explore up to 15 different species of giant tortoises around Santa Cruz highlands, Isabela, Santiago, San Cristobal, Pinzon, and Espanola islands.
 

• Marine Iguanas

Marine Iguana is the only species of iguana that can dive underwater. This unique creature can dive up to 40 feet underwater. Having more than 300000 in population, they are easily available in different corners of this wonderful archipelago.

If you want to make your Galapagos vacation even more enjoyable, it would be great to go with professional tour operators. The professional tour operators provide comprehensive information about Galapagos famous attractions to help people in exploring the maximum within your budget.