Marvel at the natural beauty of the volcanic islands and exclusive wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin.

★ Best time to travel: Dec – May

Outfits

Galapagos is all about adventure and exploration! Pack swimsuits, comfy outfits for hiking (good shoes!), and protective eyewear to brace the elements. Don’t forget a few chic outfits for dinner on land or on your ship.

Women

1. Aquatic Adventure Ready

1. Aquatic Adventure Ready  - Outfit Items
Boden - Mid Sleeve Rash Guard

Boden

Mid Sleeve Rash Guard
Shop at Boden
Boden - Elastic Band Beach Short

Boden

Elastic Band Beach Short
Shop at Boden
Reebok x Victoria Beckham - Wide Leg Pants

Reebok x Victoria Beckham

Wide Leg Pants
Shop at Reebok
Reebok x Victoria Beckham - VB Windbreaker

Reebok x Victoria Beckham

VB Windbreaker
Shop at Revolve
All in Motion™ - Women’s Winter Hybrid Slip-On Water Shoes

All in Motion™

Women’s Winter Hybrid Slip-On Water Shoes
Shop at Target

2. Wildlife Watching

2. Wildlife Watching - Outfit Items
Alo Yoga - Wild Thing Bra

Alo Yoga

Wild Thing Bra
Shop at Alo Yoga
P.E NATION - Wondergoal Leggings

P.E NATION

Wondergoal Leggings
Shop at Shopbop
Athleta - Girl Seamless Headband

Athleta

Girl Seamless Headband
Shop at Athleta
Monrow - Girlfriend Zip-Up Fleece Hoodie

Monrow

Girlfriend Zip-Up Fleece Hoodie
Shop at Neiman Marcus
On - Cloud X sneakers

On

Cloud X sneakers
Shop at Eastbay
Athleta - Ankle Sock 3-Pack

Athleta

Ankle Sock 3-Pack
Shop at Athleta
Burberry - BE3125 Oliver Sunglasses

Burberry

BE3125 Oliver Sunglasses
Shop at Shopbop

3. Sunset Cocktails

3. Sunset Cocktails - Outfit Items
Mara Hoffman - Lolita Printed Organic Cotton Coverup Dress

Mara Hoffman

Lolita Printed Organic Cotton Coverup Dress
Shop at Moda Operandi
Raye - Void Sandal

Raye

Void Sandal
Shop at Revolve
Bottega Veneta - Cat-Eye Tortoiseshell-Acetate Sunglasses

Bottega Veneta

Cat-Eye Tortoiseshell-Acetate Sunglasses
Shop at Matches
Missoma - Mini Baya Hoop Earrings

Missoma

Mini Baya Hoop Earrings
Shop at Missoma
Gorjana - Blake Necklace

Gorjana

Blake Necklace
Shop at Gorjana

Men

1. Pop of Sunshine

1. Pop of Sunshine - Outfit Items
Eton - Cotton-Linen T-Shirt

Eton

Cotton-Linen T-Shirt
Shop at Academy Sports and Outdoors
O’Rageous - Men’s Seersucker Lined Volley Board Shorts

O’Rageous

Men’s Seersucker Lined Volley Board Shorts
Shop at Saks Off Fifth
Sea Star Beachwear - Men’s Beachcomber Slip-On Espadrille Water Shoes

Sea Star Beachwear

Men’s Beachcomber Slip-On Espadrille Water Shoes
Shop at Neiman Marcus
Madewell - Men’s Broken-In Baseball Cap

Madewell

Men’s Broken-In Baseball Cap
Shop at Madewell
Quay - Hardwire Polarized

Quay

Hardwire Polarized
Shop at Quay

2. Hiking the Islands

2. Hiking the Islands - Outfit Items
LULULEMON - Metal Vent Tech 2.0 Jersey T-shirt

LULULEMON

Metal Vent Tech 2.0 Jersey T-shirt
Shop at Matches
LULULEMON - ABC Technical-Jersey Track Pants

LULULEMON

ABC Technical-Jersey Track Pants
Shop at Matches
Theory - Men’s Balena Waffle Zip Hoodie

Theory

Men’s Balena Waffle Zip Hoodie
Shop at Neiman Marcus
Allbirds - Men’s Tree Dasher 2

Allbirds

Men’s Tree Dasher 2
Shop at Allbirds
Oakley - EVZero™ Blades

Oakley

EVZero™ Blades
Shop at Nordstrom

3. Sundowner Chic

3. Sundowner Chic - Outfit Items
Frame - Duo Fold Crew Shirt

Frame

Duo Fold Crew Shirt
Shop at Shopbop
Paige - Federal Slim-Straight Jeans

Paige

Federal Slim-Straight Jeans
Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue
Common Projects - Achilles Lace-Up Sneakers

Common Projects

Achilles Lace-Up Sneakers
Shop at FARFETCH
Salvatore Ferragamo - Reversible Gancini Belt

Salvatore Ferragamo

Reversible Gancini Belt
Shop at Salvatore Ferragamo
Paul Smith - Men’s Black Vertical ‘Artist Stripe’ Socks

Paul Smith

Men’s Black Vertical ‘Artist Stripe’ Socks
Shop at Paul Smith

Kids

1. Anchors Away

1. Anchors Away - Outfit Items
Snapper Rock - Little Boy’s & Boy’s Rashguard

Snapper Rock

Little Boy’s & Boy’s Rashguard
Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue
Fair Harbor - Kid’s Anchor Kids Swim Trunk

Fair Harbor

Kid’s Anchor Kids Swim Trunk
Shop at Maisonette
i play. - By Green Sprouts Boys’ Water Shoe

i play.

By Green Sprouts Boys’ Water Shoe
Shop at Walmart
Janie and Jack - Boy Ocean Air Reversible Sun Hat

Janie and Jack

Boy Ocean Air Reversible Sun Hat
Shop at Janie and Jack
New Bee - Reeves Kyra Kids Fashion Mirrored Lenses

New Bee

Reeves Kyra Kids Fashion Mirrored Lenses
Shop at Walmart

2. Cheetah Girl Explorer

2. Cheetah Girl Explorer - Outfit Items
Snapper Rock - Shoulder Frill Surf Suit, Blush

Snapper Rock

Shoulder Frill Surf Suit, Blush
Shop at Maisonette
Xingqing - Baby Girl Beach Dress Top Swimsuit Cover Up Sundress

Xingqing

Baby Girl Beach Dress Top Swimsuit Cover Up Sundress
Shop at Walmart
Janie and Jack - Poplin Sun Hat

Janie and Jack

Poplin Sun Hat
Shop at Janie and Jack
Old Navy - Unisex Mesh Water Shoes for Toddler

Old Navy

Unisex Mesh Water Shoes for Toddler
Shop at Old Navy
Bling 2O - Boston Creme Donuts Goggles

Bling 2O

Boston Creme Donuts Goggles
Shop at Maisonette

3. Tie Die Color Party

3. Tie Die Color Party - Outfit Items
Lola & the Boys - Kids’ Be Happy Tie Dye Cotton Crop Hoodie & Joggers Set

Lola & the Boys

Kids’ Be Happy Tie Dye Cotton Crop Hoodie & Joggers Set
Shop at Nordstrom
Vans - Vans Unicorn Sleigh Authentic Elastic Lace Casual Shoes

Vans

Vans Unicorn Sleigh Authentic Elastic Lace Casual Shoes
Shop at Finish Line
Freely - Girls’ Printed Scrunchies 3-Pack

Freely

Girls’ Printed Scrunchies 3-Pack
Shop at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Seyurigaoka - Sunflower Shaped Sunglasses

Seyurigaoka

Sunflower Shaped Sunglasses
Shop at Walmart

Pro Tip

😎

Ecuador is famous for its beautiful textile production. If you stop by an open market stock up on ponchos, scarves, and blankets to take home with you.

The Perfect Day

Girls Trip

MORNING

For your perfect day, start with a morning scuba dive or snorkel for those who aren’t certified. The beautiful thing about Galapagos is that you can see abundant wildlife in relatively shallow water. Don’t be surprised if you see a reef shark swim by you (don’t worry, they’re harmless) above colorful fish and maybe sea lions too.

DAY

Enjoy a hearty lunch then gear up for adventure number two: kayaking. Check out the stunning Galapagos coastline and, if you’re lucky, you’ll spot a blue-footed booby or two.

EVENING

Freshen up before you head out to dinner at Midori Sushi & Pub where you’ll savor delicious sushi and seafood offerings, while sipping cocktails to toast your perfect day at sea.

Family Trip

MORNING

A lifetime of memories await you and your family at one of the most unique places on Earth: Galapagos. Your whole family will be completely fascinated by the giant tortoises Galapagos is famous for, so make your first stop of the day at El Chato Ranch.

DAY

Dive into some Eduadorian cuisine for lunch (try the ceviche!) then move onto your next stop—sea lions! Almost everywhere you look on San Cristobál and Española, you’ll find sea lions sunning themselves or bobbing along by the dozens on some beaches. Although you can’t approach them, they may come relatively close to you. Have your camera ready for some instaworthy selfies with the sea lions in the background.

Romantic Getaway

MORNING

Start your day with a hike to Isla Bartolome–one of the most scenic views of Galapagos from a volcanic islet just off the coast of one of the larger islands. It’s a little strenuous from the 300 plus stairs to the summit but totally worth the breathtaking views. On your way up, you’ll see wildlife like frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs.

DAY

For lunch pick one of the secluded sand beaches and enjoy some local fare from one of the beach shacks.

EVENING

Save room for a romantic dinner at Finch Bay Hotel, one of the best fine dining spots in all of Galapagos, and then take a barefoot walk along the beach with your favorite person under more stars than you can see at home.

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