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.
Why Travel with GalapEx?
Local knowledge, natural-history expertise and more than three decades of experience in the islands.
GalapEx is based in the Galápagos Islands and draws on more than three decades of local guiding and natural-history experience. Founded by biologist and naturalist guide Paul McFarling, we help travellers understand the different ways of experiencing the islands and choose the approach that genuinely suits their interests, time and budget.
That may mean exploring by small-ship cruise, staying on the inhabited islands and travelling by day boat, or creating an educational programme for a university, college or school. Our planning is grounded in first-hand knowledge of the wildlife, visitor sites, boats, guides and practical realities of travelling in Galápagos.
For us, a Galápagos journey is not simply about seeing wildlife. Good guiding and thoughtful planning help explain what you are seeing, why it is here, how the islands were formed and why this extraordinary place matters.
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.
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