Discover the origin of Darwin’s inspiration with the women of Olivia. Journey to the land of unrivaled beauty that set Charles Darwin's imagination aflame and changed the course of science forever. This Olivia ecotour is focused on promoting eco-aware travel, conserving the environment, and improving the welfare of the local population.

Your Experience

Make new friends and explore this natural paradise with the women of Olivia on our once-in-a-lifetime, 10-day Galapagos cruise. Relish the isolation of these remote islands and enjoy the complete freedom to celebrate your life on this intimate environment surrounded by women like you. The Galapagos are a World Heritage Site, providing a refuge and breeding grounds for marine iguanas, the Galapagos tortoise, sea lions, and adorable penguins. As you step ashore for the first time, you'll discover wildlife in every nook and crag of this legendary archipelago.

Your Activities

We'll explore a myriad of unique and curious creatures who call these islands home. Scan the skies for red-throated frigates wheeling and courting. Take a dip with doe-eyed sea lion pups in the clear equatorial waters of Bartolomé. Set your shutter speed to S-L-O-W for the giant tortoises (including the singular Lonesome George) moseying along, and ogle the incredible blue-footed boobies performing their intricate mating rituals. And because there have never been predators on these islands, the wildlife rests in comfortable oblivion, unmoved by the gentle-stepping human visitor. So snap away!

Your Ship

Travel in comfort aboard Lindblad's new ms Islander, featuring a restaurant with Ecuadorian flair, posh lounge and cozy library. This ship is expedition-ready with Zodiac landing craft, snorkeling gear, wet suits, hydrophone, video microscope, underwater splash-cam, and an experienced staff of naturalists on hand to acquaint you with the wonders of this extraordinary wildlife sanctuary.Olivia goes the great lengths to take care of every last detail and we’re proud to tour with Lindblad Expeditions, winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s Ecotourism Award.

.