Know Before You Go – Galapagos Islands

Know Before You Go – Galapagos Islands

By Allie Almario Traveling to a destination as remote as Ecuador’s Enchanted Islands, the Galapagos, is on the bucket list for many. We’ll provide you insider’s intel on what you should know about this fascinating archipelago so that you can make the right choices for the perfect...

Galapagos Field Report & Video

What’s it like to travel in the Galapagos right now?  Check out this quick video our VP Allie Almario made from her recent trip to Ecuador to scout out the latest and greatest from Darwin’s Enchanted Islands. Click the boat to view video. Here are four things you need to...
Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Galapagos

Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Galapagos

By Allie E. Almario If you’re intrigued by our most popular South America destination, the Galapagos Islands, here are five fascinating facts you should know about Darwin’s Enchanted Islands. Annual number of visitors – 270,000 as of 2019, compared to about 4 million people who...
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Our Favorite Galapagos Visitor Sites Part 3

By Allie E. Almario What’s our favorite Galapagos visitor sites? Oh, there are so many scattered throughout the archipelago’s 13 major islands! But don’t worry, no matter what sailing itinerary you’re on, the Galapagos National Park has already done a terrific job of choosing the...
The Galapagos Islands Are Back

The Galapagos Islands Are Back!

By Allie E. Almario After six months in a tight lockdown due to COVID, the Galapagos Islands are back open and ready to welcome visitors. Flights to the Galapagos resumed in August 2020, and ships began to host a handful of intrepid travelers.  What did they find? An already...
Our Favorite Galapagos Visitor Sites

Our Favorite Galapagos Visitor Sites Part 1

By Allie E. Almario What’s our favorite Galapagos visitor sites? Oh, there are so many scattered throughout the archipelago’s 13 major islands! But don’t worry, no matter what sailing itinerary you’re on, the Galapagos National Park has already done a terrific job of choosing the...

ASK A TRAVEL EXPERT: Three Reasons To Choose A Land-Based Galapagos Adventure

By Allie Almario As popularity for visiting Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands increases, travelers are seeking a different perspective on exploring Darwin’s favorite archipelago. Most travelers fly into one of two islands – Baltra or San Cristobal — from mainland Ecuador, then...

Premier Tours on 2020 Wendy Perrin WOW List

Wendy Perrin’s 2020 WOW List of the world’s best travel specialists is out now, and we’re excited to announce Premier Tours’ own Julian Harrison and Allie Almario are on it once again for Safaris: Southern and East Africa and The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador...

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST GALAPAGOS SAILING ITINERARY

By Allie Almario One of the most popular questions we are asked is “Which is the best Galapagos sailing itinerary?” And the right answer is that… they’re all great. The Basics Let’s start with some basic information about this world-famous archipelago. Located in the Pacific...

THREE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN THE GALAPAGOS

By Allie Almario At Premier Tours, we are very proud to provide all of our travelers with up-to-date information to make sure your preparations for your adventure goes perfectly. One of our most popular questions is how you can save money in the Galapagos, a destination that is...
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