Cachalote Explorer Galapagos

17/08/2026

✨Coming soon!✨ We're proud to support the important work of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund 💙

🌊🐢 Explore one of the world's most iconic wildlife destinations with

This Fall, the 2026 Travel Conservation Auction features a 7-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/Y Beluga, with wildlife encounters, valuable cultural experiences, beautiful landscapes, and the chance to explore one of the planet's most unique ecosystems alongside expert guides.

For more than 45 years, Enchanted Expeditions has been leading meaningful, small-group adventures that connect travelers with the natural and cultural wonders of the Galapagos through responsible travel.

✨ Want a first look at this year's trips and experiences? ➡️ Sign up through the link in our bio for exclusive auction updates and sneak peeks before bidding begins on September 27, World Tourism Day.

12/08/2026

✈️ Exciting news for our Canadian family and friends! 🎉 On Dec 4th, 2026 Air Canada is bringing back its direct flight from Toronto to Quito, and adding a NEW Montreal to Quito direct flight! We look forward to welcoming you to Ecuador 😀👏🇨🇦 🇪🇨✨

04/08/2026

🌴 Looking for a unique destination for your next retreat? 🧘‍♀️ Consider our peaceful, private, boutique lodge - Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island ✨

20/07/2026

Wildlife adventures in Galapagos! A fun story from one of our team members 🌊

23/06/2026

🌊 NEW OCTOPUS DISCOVERY! A tiny blue octopus found in Galapagos is officially a new species! A May 2026 paper in the journal Zootaxa announced the finding. This adorable tiny marvel is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand 💙

“The octopus was first spotted during a 2015 deep-sea expedition conducted aboard the E/V Nautilus, in collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and the Galápagos National Park Directorate (GNPD). From the ship, the crew used a remotely operated underwater robot to explore the ocean floor near Darwin Island. As their camera moved over the sea floor near an underwater mountain, 5,800 feet (1,773 meters) below the water’s surface, the researchers noticed an octopus.” ~ Charles Darwin Foundation

✨ Yet another reminder of just how extraordinary the Galapagos Marine Reserve is, with its endless surprises and incredible species that call these waters home.

Read these articles to learn more:

➡️ https://www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-news-stories/this-newly-discovered-blue-octopus-from-the-galapagos-islands-could-curl-up-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/

➡️ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiny-alien-like-blue-octopus-discovered-lurking-off-the-galapagos-islands/

02/06/2026

🐦 Galapagos Celebrates Historic Breeding Season for Landbirds! 🎉 The 2025 breeding season brought extraordinary news for the little vermilion flycatcher on Santa Cruz Island. Thanks to habitat restoration and innovative parasite control by the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galápagos National Park, a record-breaking 39 fledglings emerged this year - more than doubling last year's numbers! 💙

24/05/2026

🐢 Happy Turtle and Tortoise Day! 💚

17/05/2026

🌊 Beautiful Galapagos photos from past guest Enrique del Campo Fotógrafo de Naturaleza y Viajes 📷💙

15/05/2026

🌎 HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY TO DAVID ATTENBOROUGH! 🌱 If there is one voice that has become synonymous with the Galapagos Islands, it is Sir David Attenborough’s. On May 8th, he celebrated his 100th birthday, a remarkable milestone for a man who has dedicated his life to sharing the wonders of our natural world. He said: "Galapagos is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, home to many plants and animals found nowhere else."

Through his storytelling, Sir David Attenborough has brought some of the planet’s most extraordinary places, including the Galapagos Islands, into the hearts and homes of millions around the world. His passion for wildlife and conservation has inspired generations to appreciate and protect these unique ecosystems, and for that, we are deeply grateful 💙

🌊 Look for David Attenborough's 3-part Galapagos program (from 2013) - still one of the best ever made about the enchanted islands. We highly recommend it! 🐢🌵