Hidden Places Travel

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Hidden Places is a boutique travel company that takes you on unique small-group expeditions to spectacular destinations around the world, including Croatia, Laos, Vietnam, Galapagos and East Africa. We are a fully licensed tour operator and travel agent registered with Consumer Protection BC.

Such fantastic news!!!!Giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos for the first time ...
02/24/2026

Such fantastic news!!!!

Giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos for the first time in over 150 years. Conservation teams used NASA satellite data to help choose release sites where the animals can find food, water, and nesting areas.

Satellites can’t “see” tortoises, but they can track the conditions tortoises need. NASA and partner missions map vegetation, rainfall, and land-surface temperature across the Galápagos. Scientists built a tool that combines this data with field records, helping conservation managers plan where to release the animals so they have the best chance to survive not just this year, but far into the future.

On February 20, 2026, teams released 158 giant tortoises to two sites on Floreana Island through a collaboration between the Galápagos National Park Directorate and Galápagos Conservancy. It’s the first time giant tortoises have been on Floreana Island in over 150 years.

Full story: https://go.nasa.gov/4kQu8Mr

Paddling in the Arctic- the birthplace of kayaking - is utterly magical. The vast landscapes, the ice, the wildlife, the...
02/11/2026

Paddling in the Arctic- the birthplace of kayaking - is utterly magical. The vast landscapes, the ice, the wildlife, the remoteness and the sense of the deeply rooted Inuit culture make it an unforgettable experience. We came away with the utmost respect for the Inuit, not just surviving but thriving in this challenging environment for thousands of years.

All dry-suited up for our first kayak excursion in the  , with a few reminders from our guide.
02/10/2026

All dry-suited up for our first kayak excursion in the , with a few reminders from our guide.

After travelling world-wide, last month we finally made it to the Arctic: the Northwest Passage and West Greenland aboar...
10/12/2025

After travelling world-wide, last month we finally made it to the Arctic: the Northwest Passage and West Greenland aboard an expedition ship.

There were so many amazing experiences. For starters, from a respectful and safe distance, watching this polar bear go fishing. A magnificence creature totally at home in this vast, challenging environment.

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04/19/2025
Meteora!!!!!!!Our new walking trip in Greece got off to a stunning start today in this otherworldly, fantastical place. ...
04/06/2025

Meteora!!!!!!!
Our new walking trip in Greece got off to a stunning start today in this otherworldly, fantastical place.

Hello again, Athens! We just had a fabulous pre-trip dinner with some of the group - great food and wine, and not a bad ...
04/05/2025

Hello again, Athens!

We just had a fabulous pre-trip dinner with some of the group - great food and wine, and not a bad view either.

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