Galapagos
A bucket-list trip to the islands that were Charles Darwin’s inspiration for The Origin of Species. A World Heritage site where the animals have no predators, so travelers can get up close and personal with the exotic wildlife: giant tortoises, marine lizards, blue-footed boobies, sea lionsand more. I snorkeled with 20 hammerhead sharks; that was an experience!
Ideal for all ages, but better if kids can swim. A great trip for multiple generations: appeals to grandparents, kids and grandkids. The activity level can be adjusted for each traveler.
Ideal trip length is 7-10 days.
Can be done anytime of the year because of the Galapagos’ proximity to the Equator.
The most popular way to visit is on a small ship (96 people or less), but there are now some good land-based properties from which to explore the islands.