At GCT we believe that tourism must play a role in helping to protect Galapagos. While the Islands are one of the most unique, ecologically pristine areas in the world, they are also vulnerable to human impacts with many species now endangered. We urge you, when planning your trip to Galapagos, to choose a tourism partner that reinvests in protecting these remarkable islands.
Our tourism partners recognise the important work of GCT and make financial contributions to our conservation programmes to help conserve and protect this amazing Archipelago. Many also encourage their clients to get involved and become members of GCT, a wonderful way to give something back to the wildlife that provides so many amazing and profoundly moving experiences.
Become a GCT Tourism Partner
As a GCT tourism partner, your company will be demonstrating its commitment to protecting the fragile ecosystems and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Steppes Travel
For over 30 years, Steppes Travel have offered holidays to over 100 destinations, aiming to create memorable trips that benefit local people, wildlife and habitats as much as they do the traveller. Steppes are a Certified B Corporation, recognised for their high standards of social and environmental impact. Steppes support local charities across the world, offsetting carbon emissions from flights, insisting that on-the-ground partners reduce single-use plastics, and pioneering their own campaigns to promote sustainability. Steppes have supported GCT’s Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos programme and the Gills Club, and donate US$100 to GCT for every client that books a Galapagos holiday with them. Steppes are also our GCT cruise partner, including organising our 2025 and 2026 GCT Supporters’ Cruise.
Royal Galapagos
Royal Galapagos is an exclusive Ecuadorian tour operator, with the largest small boat fleet in the Galapagos Islands. They are supporting several GCT projects, helping with raising awareness and fundraising, and are also helping to support our GCT Supporters’ Cruises. Among several sustainable approaches, Royal Galapagos have measured their carbon footprint and compensated accordingly. Royal Galapagos vessels are family-owned and employ a local workforce. The company aims to create journeys that encompass the magic of the Islands, with comfort and environmental responsibility.
Golden Galapagos
Golden Galapagos own four luxury yachts operating in Galapagos and offer luxury experiences in mainland Ecuador. The company aims to be “committed to creating an ecosystem where we are all active agents of change, producing a real transformation in the Galapagos Islands and building a future that preserves the magic of life.” As well as being a GCT corporate member, Golden Galapagos is supporting GCT’s ocean conservation work.
Journey Latin America
Journey Latin America has been offering responsible visits to the Galapagos Islands and beyond for over 40 years. Their specialist focus throughout Latin America allows their team of travel experts to offer unique experiences throughout the continent. Sustainability runs throughout Journey Latin America and they aim to have a positive impact on the destinations they offer, seeking a reduction in single-use plastics and promoting animal welfare best practice. They have a long history of supporting a range of social and environmental projects throughout Latin America, including Galapagos Conservation Trust.
SwimTrek
SwimTrek has been pioneering Adventure Swimming Holidays since 2003. Their swimming trips to the Galapagos Islands and their 50 world’s best swimming locations portfolio, are designed to minimise environmental impact while providing participants with an appreciation of the natural world. As a partner, SwimTrek is proud to give 1% of their sales (not profits) from their Galapagos Explorer Liveaboard Trip to support Galapagos Conservation Trust’s conservation efforts to protect the unique ecosystems and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Mundy Adventures
Mundy Adventures is a London-based travel agency specialising in expedition cruising, with over 50 years’ experience in tailor-making incredible holidays. Their focus is on adventures by small ship, taking you to places with no tourist infrastructure, whilst travelling in comfort with expert guides. Destinations include the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica and the Arctic, and they are kind sponsors of our 2025 Galapagos Photography Competition.
Think Galapagos
Think Galapagos is an owner-run business with over 20 years’ experience organising exceptional holidays to Ecuador and Galapagos for individuals, couples, families and friends. They are true destination experts with a strong focus on responsible travel. Their strong network of local contacts allows them to create holidays to Ecuador and Galapagos that take guests beyond the bounds of ordinary travel.
Uniquely Galapagos
Uniquely Galapagos is a responsible tour operator based in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, that provides a variety of high quality, sustainable experiences in Ecuador. Specialising in the Galapagos Islands and run by an Englishman, Brett Peters, they aim to combine British customer service with ‘Galápagueña’ hospitality to bring a local experience of the Enchanted Islands to all who travel with them.
Other tourism partners
Travelling responsibly
Visiting Galapagos is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Being prepared and informed will help you get the most out of your visit whilst ensuring that you keep your impact on these fragile islands to a minimum.
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