Best time to visit Galapagos Islands

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Galapagos Islands

Best time of year to visit Galapagos Islands

Although the islands are fantastic all year round, the best time to visit Galapagos runs from December to May. The season offers lush vegetation, calmer waves, and warm, sunny weather with occasional rain. This period is perfect for snorkeling and exploring Galapagos wildlife. Just imagine yourself seeing fantastic manta rays, green turtles, and marine iguanas!

The dry season from June to November boasts active marine life and comfortable weather conditions. The drawback is a rougher sea. Extended rainfall is also prevalent, so pack an umbrella, just in case.

Generally, no matter when you visit the islands, they are spectacular. Just keep in mind that the government confines the number of tourists permitted on the Galapagos, so book in advance to be safe.

12 THINGS TO DO IN GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 07)

Baby Sea Lions

Baby Sea Lions

August–December • nature

The Galapagos Islands are one the most famous places to observe baby sea lions

Snorekelling with Sea Lion Pups

Snorekelling with Sea Lion Pups

November • activity

November on the Galapagos is a perfect period for snorkeling with baby sea lions

Hammerheads and Manta Season

Hammerheads and Manta Season

December–May • nature

The Galapagos Islands warm season is a perfect time to see the hammerheads and mantas

Whale Sharks

Whale Sharks

June –November • nature

June through November is a perfect time to see the unbelievable whale sharks on the Galapagos Islands

Green Turtles

Green Turtles

December–March • nature

The Galapagos is the place where you can easily meet fantastic green turtles

Best Diving Experience

Best Diving Experience

June–November • activity

The Galapagos Islands offer you unforgettable diving experience both during wet and dry seasons

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

June–November • nature

Galapagos Islands are famous for their marine life and whales in particular

Lobsters Season

Lobsters Season

September–December • food

The Galapagos Islands is one of the best places on Earth for seafood epicures

Waved Albatross

Waved Albatross

April–November  • nature

The Española island is a fascinating and intriguing place for meeting the waved albatrosses

Swimming and Snorkeling Season

Swimming and Snorkeling Season

December–April • activity

One of the most fascinating places for snorkeling welcomes you with spectacular underwater life in a natural setting, perfect visibility and comfortable temperature conditions

Marine Iguanas

Marine Iguanas

December–April  • nature

The Galapagos Islands offer the possibility to observe one of the most beautiful reptiles in the world—marine iguanas who become more colourful in the breeding season

Red Rock Crab

Red Rock Crab

December–April  • nature

Sally Lightfoot crabs known for their apparent ability to ‘walk on water’, and springtime sees hundreds of them scuttling along the seashore

6 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Blue-Footed Booby Performing its Mating Dance

Blue-Footed Booby Performing its Mating Dance

out of rangeMarch–April • nature

North Seymour island is one of the rare places where you can enjoy watching the blue-footed boobies

Frigatebirds

Frigatebirds

out of rangeMarch–April • nature

Genovesa and Cristobal are two magnificent islands where you can meet the extravagant frigate birds

Galapagos Flamingos Courtship Dances

Galapagos Flamingos Courtship Dances

out of rangeJuly–August  • nature

Experience the wonderful Galapagos flamingos dance during July-August period

Galapagos Penguins

Galapagos Penguins

out of rangeMay–September • nature

The Bartolomé island is a unique place to meet and even swim with the Galapagos penguins

Flightless Cormorant

Flightless Cormorant

out of rangeJuly–October  • nature

Fernandina and Isabela are exclusive islands of the Galapagos where you can explore fascinating flightless cormorants

Best Chance of Spotting Elusive Owls

Best Chance of Spotting Elusive Owls

out of rangeJune–July  • nature

Genovesa island is an awesome place to meet the elusive owls

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