Galapagos Islands

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Why go to the Galapagos Islands with Wildside Nature Tours?

Your tour leader, Kevin Loughlin, has been to the Galapagos 40+ times and knows the best yachts and itineraries!
Excellent co-leader on each trip as well as a local naturalist. Maximum 14 participants plus 3 leaders for lots of personal attention!
118 foot smooth running and spacious yacht that even has single cabins, suites and large shared cabins.
We spend more time on the islands than any other company.
Our groups usually arrive on each of the islands we visit at least 90 minutes before any other group and we stay long after they leave!
We’ll see more birds and wildlife, enjoy more behavioral observations and get more opportunities for photography.
Visiting each islands at the best time of day offers better light and more active wildlife.

Everyone should take a Galapagos Islands birding and photography tour with Wildside. Galapagos photography tours will offer a plethora of beautiful, magical, mysterious and enchanting landscapes and wildlife! Galapagos birding will include Darwin’s Finches, Waved Albatrosses and the iconic Blue-footed Booby.

Even after more than thirty visits, Kevin Loughlin looks forward to each and every Galapagos tour, and always finds new opportunities to photograph and enjoy every day. Just read what previous guests have said…

Be sure to check out our pre-recorded video webinar:

GALAPAGOS: What you MUST know before you go!

Wonderful trip in every way

I took the Galapagos trip that began June 16, 2019. The trip exceeded my expectations and they were already pretty high. Everything was praiseworthy–the logistics, the ship, the crew, the food, and the guides. Kevin Loughlin, Pedro Guaycha and John Kricher are all so experienced and knowledgeable, and fun to be with. Kevin is a very relaxed but efficient leader, so the atmosphere is always enjoyable. The photo opportunities were of course spectacular.

The pace was not leisurely! Early morning start and three excursions every day. But even as the oldest among the party (late 70s) I was(…)

Lyn Muench

Port Angeles WA - rural Olympic Peninsula

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4 years ago

We experienced the Galapagos Islands with all five senses!

We didn’t just see, or tour, the Galapagos Islands with Wildside Nature Tours…we experienced the Galapagos Islands with all five senses, such that it will live in our memories as vivid as it was those magical twelve days of August, 2017, aboard the our yacht…may we yet again be so fortunate as to undertake such an adventure.

Chris and Jean H

Brighton, MI

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5 years ago

Equador & the Galapagos Islands

This is our fifth trip with Wildside. All five trips were fabulous and Kevin and his guides are terrific. This trip to the Galapagos is in a class of it’s own and the trip every birder and nature photographer must do!! Kevin Loughlin, Pedro Guaycha and John Kricher were exceptional guides and hosts. The new boat, staterooms, staff and fresh food were all first class. I cannot recommend this trip enough. The wildlife was up close and amazing. We even got to snorkel with sea turtles, sea lions, rays, sharks and our favorite, PENGUINS!!!!!
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George and Pat Rementer

North Cape May, NJ

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4 years ago

Galapagos - August 2019 Trip

The trip exceeded my expectations. The leaders [Kevin Loughlin & Pedro Guaycha] were patient and answered all questions. The yacht crew were attentive and well trained. Food onboard was well prepared and satisfying. The time passed too quickly and every day brought new adventures.

Ed Spreha

Harrisburg PA

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4 years ago

Galapagos Adventure

The best trip ever! The birds, animals, geology, and plant material are totally unique to the area and amazing. Kevin Loughlin, Pedro Guaycha, and John Kricher were wonderful leaders who were very knowledgeable, patient, and fun to be with. The yacht was extremely comfortable and the crew could not be more accommodating. In summary this was a great trip and would not change anything about it.

Ethie Ziselman

Malvern, PA

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4 years ago

I never felt so close to nature!

You know how much this trip meant to me. It was so much more than I would have ever even imagined. I was a little worried that I would be disappointed because I held Galapagos on such high expectations. I feel silly for even thinking that!

I never felt so close to nature in my life. From the Sea Lion that happily played with us in the water to the Mockingbirds coming right up to my camera to the Boobies who had no worry about us passing right by, even when they had young with them. The sights of sea birds on the cliffs and even the birds and fish around the yacht – it was all just amazing.

Melissa P

Stroudsburg, PA

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5 years ago

Inspired!

I was not sure what I was getting into with this tour, as this was my first guided trip. I feel that I had gotten pretty far with photography on my own, and have built a bit of a following. That said, I also felt I’ve hit a bit of a plateau with processing and creativity in the field.

Working with Kevin in the field and seeing what he was able to create in the situations given was inspiring to say the least. This gave me a bit of re-kindled spirit towards working at my photography.

Jon C

Stroudsburg, PA

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5 years ago

What a great trip!

We had extremely high expectations, and they were easily exceeded. We loved everything about the trip. Probably what impressed us the most is the way Kevin and his folks made sure everyone’s interests were a point of focus. As birders, we felt like we received all the help we could have asked for, and I’m sure the photographers felt the same way.

Bob & Mary Ellen Claussen

Belvidere NJ

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4 years ago

Galapagos with a small group is best!

A small group tour of the Galapagos on a private boat is definitely the only way to go. To visit these enchanted islands with a leader as experienced as Kevin Loughlin means that you will almost always be in the right place at the right time to catch all the action at the best times of day in the best light.

Sandra P

New York, NY

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5 years ago

Trip of a Lifetime!

The Galápagos Islands are a unique destination that requires an experienced tour company to expose you to all its wonders. Kevin of Wildside Tours knows this place as well or better than anybody! You will be totally immersed in the wildlife and scenery-a sensual experience that will have you re-telling your trip over and over to friends and family. It couldn’t get any better than what we experienced. My wife says NOTHING will ever top this as a birthday gift. Wildside is the best!!

Tom

Kentucky

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4 years ago