Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

The Galápagos Islands, Ecuador deliver unparalleled encounters with fearless endemic birds found nowhere else, including 13 species of Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies, and flightless cormorants. With 30% higher endemism than any other island birding destination globally, this 97% protected archipelago features species like the waved albatross nesting solely on Española Island. Strict visitor limits cap tour groups at fewer than 16 people, ensuring intimate observation.