Before they were the Galápagos, they were Las Encantadas—“the enchanted ones”—warty islands laced with foam, flowing lava, and odd animals ... can share a beach with flamingos ...

“The animals ... on a beach and a sea lion pup will come up and sniff your toes.” Lindblad Expeditions, a National Geographic Society partner, has such a long history with the islands that ...

Once at the beach, you can snorkel ... it's essential to honor the Galapagos National Park rules by keeping a respectful distance of at least 6 feet from the animals to ensure their well-being.

On his visit to the islands in 1835, Charles Darwin noticed the slight differences between the same types of animal on each island. This helped him work out how they had adapted to their ...

Each of the archipelago's 20 main islands is home to a variety of natural wonders (like beaches and towering rock formations) and animal species. There will be many opportunities to snorkel and ...