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Top 10 Islands in Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Islands
Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best snorkeling.
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1. Wolf Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Only inhabited by sea birds, this isolated island features quiet waters in its bay (formed by the island’s caldera), which makes it a great place for underwater diving and snorkeling.
2. North Seymour Island
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5.0 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By 555tanaw - Kennewick, United States
This was the first stop on our Galapagos trip and it was great! Lots of blue footed boobies with their chicks, frigate birds, sea lions galore as well as a ton of iguanas. Well worth the visit!
3. Punta Suarez
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 740mareer - Christchurch, New Zealand
This island is packed with wildlife. Marine iguanas were all over the rocks near the beach, we saw so many birds including the waved albatross, galapagos hawk and all three boobies. The walk was over uneven ground at times so good footwear is essential and bring insect repellent, We didnt and were eaten alive, a week before there were no biters so noone was prepared, it made stopping very unpleasant.
4. Rabida Island
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 75steven - New Hartford, United States
Beautiful island with flamingos in brackish ponds, incredible red sand beaches and gorgeous views of Darwin Lake. Remnants of old volcanoes are evident in this centrally located (amongst all the islands).
5. Santiago Island
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By HarryR140 - Ramat Hasharon, Israel
We had two stops on the Western coast of Santiago Island: Buccaneer's cove and Puerto Egas. The former provides great snorkelling amidst the rocks and caves that used to serve as pirate home. The latter hosted an ill-fated attempt to create a salt mining business. Now it is home yellow land iguanas, impressive in their ugliness.
6. Isabela Island
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By pfefmeister - San Francisco, United States
Our yacht - Anahi - went around this lovely island from Puerto Ayora, up the west side, around the top, and back. Just an over the top varied selection of wildlife, with great hiking and snorkeling options along the way. Once you leave Puerto Viliamil, you leave civilization, with zero cell service until you return to Baltra. The further up the west coast of Isabella you go, the less ships you encounter, since it becomes too far to go for the day trippers. Make sure the boat you choose does the western route. The ride was also less choppy than trying to get to the further islands across the open ocean.
7. Turtle Island
8. Darwin Island
9. Las Tintoreras
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4.5 based on 865 reviews
Reviewed By Hazel42
We enjoyed this guided tour hiking through lava formations and then snorkeling in the bay, where we saw sea lions, sea turtles, reef fish and baby sharks.
10. Isla Lobos
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By 369leel - Valhalla, United States
We saw tons of Sea Lions, frigate birds, iguanas and Blue Footed Boobies on this island. we went snorkeling first which was excellent with sea turtles, a ray and quite a few playful juvenile sea lions. After snorkeling and getting off on the island their were tons of sea lions everywhere either sitting on the rocks or hopping around. Some marine iguana's as well. I found it interesting that the blue footed boobies and frigate birds were nesting close to one another, since the frigate birds will steal the boobies food after they catch it. We did get to see an interesting site when we got to see a frigate bird attempt to steal food from a boobie baby. A fabulous excursion to include or book on your trip.
