Sustainable Travel Partners Galápagos
The rules of tourism are strict in Galápagos, and they need to be if we want to keep the Islands unspoiled, but still accessible. Naturalist guide training, cruise boat itineraries, and even the quarantine checks you will encounter at the airport are all designed to give you the best experience possible while protecting these fragile Islands and the marine world around them. Coupled with a strong emphasis on education and interpretation, Galapagos tourism has been a positive force for the protection of these special islands. With the future of Galápagos at stake, we urge you to choose a tour provider that respects the destination and gives back to protecting these remarkable Islands.
Choosing a travel provider is the most important decision you’ll make when planning your trip to Galápagos.
Partners for Sustainability
- Galápagos Conservancy has chosen to work with a select group of travel partners (see below) whose corporate philosophies ensure adherence to global environmental standards and social and sustainable responsibility in their operations. They also provide a stellar Galápagos visitor experience for their guests.
- Our travel partners recognize the important work of Galápagos Conservancy and join us in our efforts to conserve and protect this amazing archipelago.
- These companies are directly involved in preserving this world treasure and help offset the impact of tourism in the Islands by making corporate contributions to our conservation programs and/or educating and involving their guests in these efforts.
- Your experience as a traveler with these companies will bear witness to the decades of conservation progress made by Galápagos Conservancy and our alliances in Galápagos.
- Is your organization interested in becoming a Sustainable Travel Partner of Galápagos Conservancy?
Sustainable Travel Partners
Annual Conservation Investment
Isabela Society - Platinum
Silversea Cruises is a cruise line that offers ultra-luxury voyages to destinations around the world. Enjoy a Galápagos expedition to snorkel with sea lions and hike along lava tunnels and back to the beginning of time. Silversea Cruises’ ship in Galápagos the Silver Origin will take you to the remote islands, while indulging you in the unrivalled all-suite comfort and elegant sophistication which has made them famous. A cruise with Silversea Expeditions offers a luxurious and immersive way to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. With luxurious accommodations, expert guides, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, it’s a voyage that combines adventure and indulgence in equal measure.
Celebrity’s cruise ships offer the perfect combination of explorer’s voyage and cosmopolitan bliss. Their knowledgeable crew, environmentally-sound ship design, and Galápagos National Park-certified onboard naturalists all help to preserve this delicate archipelago, while enlightening you to its natural and evolutionary significance. They have found many ways to celebrate this extraordinary place, and the Celebrity Cruises Galápagos Fund is an important way to ensure that Galapagos and its unparalleled wildlife and landscapes remain wild. It’s a journey like no other.
Hurtigruten Expeditions is a Norwegian expedition cruise company that specializes in voyages to remote and unique destinations around the world. With a history dating back to 1893, Hurtigruten originally operated coastal ferry services along the rugged Norwegian coastline. Today, it offers expedition cruises to destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska, and the Galapagos Islands.
Fernandina Society - Gold
With more than two decades of experience, Golden Galapagos is a full-service cruise operator specialized in luxury cruises in the Galapagos Islands and top experiential travel on mainland Ecuador. Headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, and having two operations offices in the Galapagos archipelago, Golden Galapagos owns and operates three luxury Catamarans in the Islands.
Tauck is a well-established tour operator that offers a wide range of guided tours and cruises to destinations around the world. Founded in 1925, Tauck is known for its high-quality, all-inclusive travel experiences, exceptional service, and attention to detail. The company offers a variety of travel styles, including land tours, river cruises, small ship cruises, and family adventures.
Intrepid Travel is an adventure travel company that offers small-group tours to destinations all around the world. Founded in 1989 by two friends in Melbourne, Australia, Intrepid Travel has grown to become one of the largest adventure travel companies globally. The company focuses on providing authentic, sustainable, and immersive travel experiences for its customers.
Santiago Society $5,000 – $9,999
An eco-luxury approach to hospitality, security, innovation and conservation in Galápagos.
Discover expert-led Galápagos adventures from Mountain Travel Sobek.
Española Society - Bronze
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Ivonne Torres
Conservation Partnertships Coordinator
Ivonne has been in love with the Galápagos Islands since she was a child. She is a tourism specialist. The islands and their protection have led her to work as a naturalist guide, being able to communicate to our visitors the importance of Galápagos and preserving it as one of the most unique places of the world. Her experience is varied. The Charles Darwin Foundation hired her as a liaison between the scientific and tourism sectors of the islands, allowing her to show the importance of science for conservation. She also worked, for several years, as Director of Sustainable Development for the City of Santa Cruz, Galápagos. This gave her the opportunity to work hands-on with the Fishing, agricultural and tourism sectors and their role on the sustainable balance of the islands. Ivonne is now our Conservation Partnership Coordinator.