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Galapagos by custom-made yacht: Sailing the world's most remarkable volcanic 'hot spot'

Around 95 per cent of the Galapagos is protected, with 3 per cent set aside for its 30,000 inhabitants.

  • by Kate Armstrong
Daniel Unda from the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) on Santa Cruz Island.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: What to do about too many tourists?

It is supposed to study nature but The Charles Darwin Foundation is increasingly looking at how to curb overtourism.

  • by Rob McFarland
Most visitors to the Galapagos explore via boat. But restrictions on the number of vessels have made land-based programs increasingly popular.

Galapagos Islands Ecuador: Land-based programs are the new way to see the wonders of the Galapagos

Need more flexibility, or sea legs a little shaky? These land-based programs could be for you.

  • by Rob McFarland
The sun deck on board Ecoventura's MV Theory.

Galapagos Islands: Cruise on boutique eco-ship MV Theory

A Galapagos Islands cruise operator has environmental concerns front of mind.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Pristine beach on Santa Cruz, Galapagos.

The Galapagos Islands: Inside a lava tunnel on Santa Cruz

It's a weird feeling standing in the dark belly of a lava tunnel where the Earth's fiery core once roared.

  • by Annie Dang
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Spotted eagle ray.

Snorkelling in the Galapagos Island: A magical underwater world revealed

Marine iguanas forage for algae on a bed of volcanic rocks, sea lions corkscrew playfully through the water - snorkelling in the Galapagos Islands is just like being in a nature documentary.

  • by Catherine Marshall
A view from Bartolome Island.

The Galapagos cruise: Come for the wildlife, stay for the thrilling landscape

Wildlife may be the main attraction, but the Galapagos Islands offer so much more, writes Tatyana Leonov.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
The view from Bartolome Island.

Galapagos Islands travel tips and things to do: Twenty reasons to visit the Galapagos Islands

The beauty about cruising around the Galapagos Islands is that the panoramas are constantly changing.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
The Galapagos Islands are hell for some, paradise for others.

Galapagos Island cruise tour: From hell on Earth to paradise

When first discovered, these islands were considered hell on earth. Centuries later, they're now recognised as a unique paradise.

  • by Craig Platt
Finch Bay, Galapagos Islands.

Finch Bay Eco Lodge, Galapagos Islands review: Galapagos on your doorstep

With limits on the number of ships allowed to cruise the islands, basing yourself on land is a good alternative.

  • by Craig Platt