U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos ... of the Galápagos Islands at El Rancho ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

If you've ever dreamed of an unforgettable encounter with sea turtles, the Galápagos Islands offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, this breathtaking ...

Scientists in several places around the globe, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Cabo Verde islands, are starting to see this phenomenon in sea turtles. Failure to take pressure off the ...

Travelers visit this isolated strip of Santa Cruz's southern coastline for some quality face time with the Galapagos' marine turtles. If you visit between January and February, you may even catch ...

and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

Lindblad Expeditions, a National Geographic Society partner, has such a long history with the islands that in 2006 ... of fish or to beaches where sea turtles nest. Each excursion is customized ...

The boats will be treating us to a private tour around the islands, making stops at some of the best points of interest in the Galápagos for nature encounters. From blue- and red-footed boobies to ...

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos ... the islands on foot, also for calmer seas with warmer ocean temperatures that are good for swimming and snorkeling. Green sea turtles are nesting ...