Here at Semilla Verde, we believe your experience in the Galapagos Islands should be as unique and natural as you are. So, we offer you the chance to stay somewhere far removed from your busy life and the standard hotel offering you may be used to. Giant tortoises visit the seasonal ponds on the property from August to March and native birds such as Darwin Finches, Yellow Warblers, Dark Billed Cuckoos and Galapagos Mockingbirds thrive in the lush green canopy all year round.

A new step in the evolution of luxury eco-adventure in the Galapagos Islands.

The Pikaia Lodge concept is designed for the environmentally conscious, physically active and adventurous traveler, who seeks close contact with the unique natural wonders of the Galapagos, with the highest level of comfort and services that can be provided within the limitations of such a remote, restricted and eco-sensitive location.

In contrast to traditional cruises, our land-based tour programs offer higher comfort, more privacy and personalized attention, a finer gastronomy, arrival & departure date flexibility, and most important, the possibility to avoid seasickness common to week long liveaboard yacht cruises.

Located within Ecuador’s Yasuní Biosphere Reserve and on the borders of the famous Yasuní National Park — one of the most biodiverse areas of the planet — La Selva Amazon Ecolodge and Spa was among the first Amazon rainforest lodges in Ecuador and today is still regarded as the premier eco lodge in the area. La Selva Lodge is perfect for travellers seeking their ideal Amazon experience — whether they are six or sixty. A luxury resort in the heart of the rainforest, everyone will find something to love.

Step right onto the beach from your room at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel positioned on the south side of Santa Cruz Island in the heart of the Galapagos archipelago. Direct, intimate contact with wildlife is inevitable: we’re surrounded by a protected national park whose feathered and scaly residents like to drop in on us from time to time…

The Isabela Beach House is the vision of owners Jaci and Ramon, two accomplished individuals championing quaity service in the Galapagos.  Their tour operator Isabela Discovery is one of the first tour operators on Isabela Island, also recommended by Lonely Planet. As seasoned professionals, Jaci and Ramon are focused on providing their guests the best service possible and creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Acacia’s dedicated and experienced team is providing personalized and high-standard customer service.

Diveheart is a nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities. The purpose of Diveheart is to provide and support educational scuba diving programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran with a disability, with the hope of providing both physical and psychological therapeutic value to that person. Diveheart works with individuals who have a variety of disabilities, including physical and developmental disabilities, vision and hearing impairments, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and more. Diveheart seeks to help its participants “Imagine the Possibilities” in their lives.

Angel Villa defines what a man in his best form can be: taking care of his family first and adapting to changes in environment and circumstance. He has had more than his fair share of challenges, but he does not see them that way. He sees opportunity. He had a farm that wasn’t making enough money and turned it into a dairy farm. Instead of selling the milk, he made cheese and yogurt and oversaw the distribution of these products throughout the Galápagos. He was the first agriculturalist to give visitors a tour of his farm, creating the co-op between other farmers to market their coffee. He is lucky enough to be backed by his wife, sons and daughter. Angel Villa–come here and meet him.

MC Gibbons is a Baltimore-based custom travel planner and listed as one of Condé Nast’s top travel specialists in 2020 and 2021. Whether it’s a multi-generational family trip to the Galápagos, an exciting tour of Europe, or a relaxing holiday vacation in the Caribbean, Ms. Gibbons will simplify your life with custom trip planning and execution. When she’s not working, Ms. Gibbons is both a volunteer and chair of an Equine Assisted Learning Facility in Maryland, working with autistic and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, as well as those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.