Reminiscing: The Galápagos Islands by Ruthie Detwiler

Straddling the equator, about 600 miles from the mainland, the archipelago of the Galápagos Islands consists of about 19 islands (& tons of smaller islets) off the coast of Ecuador. You

Our Travel Guide To The Galápagos Islands

When it comes to wildlife, no place on Earth can compare to the Galapagos Islands. Discover a vast array of endemic species found in this stunning location.

Immersive Safaris

A wildlife safari tour remains one of the earth’s classic adventures for thinking travelers. Our astonishing planet is home to a gripping collection of rare and stunning creatures, climactic panoramas,

The Only Galápagos Islands Guide

A living exhibit of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are a jumble of lava fields and still-smoking still-island-making geology. Semi-submerged calderas, lava fields and tubes, black sand beaches and puffing volcanic

Deeply meaningful thoughts in a jacuzzi, on a yacht by Ruthie Detwiler

Straddling the equator, about 600 miles from the mainland, the archipelago of the Galápagos Islands consists of about 19 islands (& tons of smaller islets) off the coast of Ecuador. You

Catamaran Cruising in the Galápagos

The Galápagos Islands, home to an incredible amount of biodiversity, is one of our favorite wildlife-based destinations worldwide. The Galápagos Islands have a stunningly diverse population of animals – wildlife

Galápagos Islands Cruise: What You Need to Know!

While the Rothschild Safaris heritage is steeped in the luxury safari experience, we also sell a few spectacular destinations beyond Africa. United by the ability to interact with majestic wildlife,

Been to Africa? What’s Next?

For nearly two decades, we’ve had the extreme pleasure of showing thousands of travelers the magic of Africa. The joy of seeing with the world’s most magnificent wildlife, interacting with

Taking Kids on a Galápagos Cruise? What You Need to Know

The Galápagos Islands, home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet, is quickly becoming one of our best-selling family destinations. Kids love traveling from island to island

Ecuador Wildlife Lodges

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Wildlife, landscape and climate vary greatly, primarily by altitude. Ecuador is also a bird-watchers paradise. Below are some of

An Ecuador Safari Through Time

When I was invited last month on an 11-day  Ecuador safari it had been eight years since I was there; 25 years since my first visit. The trip rekindled my love

While in Peru or Ecuador Take a Trip to the Amazon

  I always encourage visitors to the other-worldly volcanic Galapagos Islands or the remote high mountains of Machu Picchu to take the time to experience a totally different ecosystem and the

Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador

Where is the world’s highest active volcano and, according to some, the most beautiful? Did you guess Ecuador? At almost 20,000 feet Cotopaxi is quite a sight — on a

When to Go to the Galápagos – Climate and Animals

One of the most common questions I’m asked about the Galápagos is “When is the best time to visit?” You’re in luck! Located on the Equator, the islands’ climate has

Exploring Galápagos – Kickoff in Quito

Leora and Kimi explore Quito before setting sail to the Galápagos Islands. What an amazing city! Quito, Ecuador is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, at 9,200 feet elevation, is the