There are few untouched paradises left on Earth, and the astonishing Galápagos Islands is undoubtedly one of them. Alone in the Pacific Ocean, this volcanic archipelago has benefited from its isolated location over centuries of evolution, with some of the most unique and special species calling it home.

 

This incredible and rare ecosystem played an inestimable role in the development of Charles Darwin’s ground-breaking study ‘Origin of the Species’ and subsequent theory of evolution in 1859. With many of the same species that inspired him still surviving on the Galápagos Islands, you’ll have the chance to witness ‘survival of the fittest’ in the flesh. See incredible species such as Blue footed boobies, Fur seals, Lava lizards, flamingos, rays, albatross and the endangered Galápagos giant tortoise.

A kaleidoscope of colours, diversity, extraordinary environmental and cultural significance and a true wonder of the world. Discovering the Amazon is a joy from start to finish.

 

Explore remote Amazonian tributaries via skiffs and kayaks, spot monkeys and other rare creatures, and let our expert naturalist guides introduce you to the wonders of the jungle. It is also the ancestral home of one million Indians and during your time with Scenic you’ll have the opportunity to visit some of these villages. The sheer number and diversity of flora and fauna to be found in the world’s largest tropical rainforest is quite simply astounding. From the rarest of orchids to the playful Pink Amazon dolphin, it is one of the greatest thrills on Earth to witness all these extraordinary creatures and plants in their natural habitat.