DISCOVER GALÁPAGOS WITH GALAPEX
GalapEx is a Galápagos-based tour operator helping travellers experience the islands in the way that suits them best. Choose a Galápagos cruise, a land-based journey, or a student and educational programme — all backed by more than three decades of local guiding, natural-history knowledge and experience.
CRUISE OR LAND-BASED?
One of the first decisions when planning Galápagos is whether to explore by cruise or stay on the islands and make day trips. Both can be excellent, but they offer very different experiences. In this video, Paul draws on more than 30 years of guiding in the islands to explain the advantages and limitations of each — and who each style tends to suit.
30+ Years in Galápagos
Local experience built through decades of guiding, exploring and living in the islands.
Natural-History Expertise
Biology, wildlife, geology and conservation are at the heart of how we interpret Galápagos.
Personal Planning
We help you compare the options and build a journey around your interests, time and budget.
Cruises
Explore the islands by small ship, with different routes, styles and levels of comfort to choose from.
Land-Based Journeys
Stay on the inhabited islands and combine wildlife excursions, day boats, snorkelling and local experiences.
Educational Travel
Field-based programmes for universities, colleges and schools, built around learning as well as exploration.
What our travellers say
Experiences shared by travellers and educators who have explored with GalapEx.
Organisation and interpretation
“An absolutely brilliant experience with loads of snorkelling, entertaining story telling and top rate natural history information and interpretation.”
June L
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Knowledge and personal guiding
“Paul is an amazing guide, friendly, hospitable, knowledgeable, charismatic and organised.”
Tim H
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Educational travel
“The instruction from Paul and his fellow National Park guides is comprehensive and up-to-date and the activities planned for us are both fun and educational.”
Bret B
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Let’s plan your Galápagos journey
Tell us your approximate dates, group size and interests. We’ll help you choose between a cruise, a land-based journey or an educational programme.
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