It is a world-renown, natural refuge to 9,000 species of flora and fauna – a living laboratory of wildlife. And with just a short three-hour flight from Quito, Ecuador, you can be in the thrall of the Galápagos Islands enjoying an exclusive, bucket-list adventure with Silversea.
Your voyage through the 13 volcanic islands of the Galápagos aboard the Silver Origin delivers an extraordinary array of almost prehistoric wildlife, beyond-exotic plant life and extreme geological profundity. Witness rare, endemic creatures in their natural habitat, explore historic sites and the lava-shaped terrain, and follow in the footsteps of the great naturalist Charles Darwin. In many ways, your sailing – to and from the island of San Cristobal – will assuredly echo Darwin’s 1835 voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Expect a few tales of pirate history thrown in for good measure.
Silversea has very tidily managed to package their offerings into two all-encompassing itineraries, now more immersive than ever before, with several new destinations added to the enhanced itineraries. The environmentally conscious Silver Origin brings the Galápagos into sharp focus via a team of expert Ecuadorian guides and no less than eight Zodiac boats. This is the way you were meant to see these engrossing islands.
The North-Central voyage indulges bird- and nature-lovers.
With the geological variety of the landscape comes the diversity of the wildlife. You snorkel with sea turtles in Fernandina, very likely introducing yourself to your first marine iguana. Endemic flightless cormorants and brown pelicans laze along the beach. See the Galápagos penguin in Isabela, the largest island, among the lava fields of two active volcanoes. Exploring Darwin Bay on the island of Genovesa, the Silver Origin finds storm petrels, red-footed boobies and the rare short-eared owl. More birds await in Espanola, including blue-footed boobies, waved albatrosses and frigatebirds. Snorkeling delivers so much marine life. Imagine a swim with a raft of sea lions!
The Western Itinerary explores a range of experiences.
With such a wide variety of wildlife on land and in the waters, multiple experiences on this Silversea voyage present a vast range of different ecosystems and volcanic landscape – not to mention a few amazing beaches. The marine life near Isabela includes whales and dolphins, Pacific green turtles, rays and fur seals. Fernandina, which is the youngest Galápagos island, uncovers colorful crabs, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas and more. The photogenic Bartolomé is famous for iconic Pinnacle Rock, an obelisk that seems to be guarding the shoreline. You also explore the white-sand beaches of Santa Cruz, where the green sea turtles nest, and watch yellow warblers and Darwin finches flit amongst the unique vegetation. Santiago comes through with even more iguanas and flamingos.
Let Tully Luxury Travel get you there in style.
Your appreciation of nature will be in overdrive on this Silversea adventure of a lifetime. And your comfort and safety are top priorities on the Silver Origin. The Tully Travel Designers are remarkably skilled in the art of arranging family and multi-generational vacations to the shores of the Galápagos Islands, getting everyone sharing in the adventure. The islands limit the number of tourist visits in order to preserve the natural wonders, making your journey even more exclusive. Unsurprisingly, with Silversea, you are assured the quintessential Your appreciation of nature will be in overdrive on this Silversea adventure of a lifetime. And your comfort and safety are top priorities on the Silver Origin. The Tully Travel Designers are remarkably skilled in the art of arranging family and multi-generational vacations to the shores of the Galápagos Islands, getting everyone sharing in the adventure. The islands limit the number of tourist visits in order to preserve the natural wonders, making your journey even more exclusive. Unsurprisingly, with Silversea, you are assured the quintessential Galápagos experience.