Classic Galapagos
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- Our flagship itinerary is the best week-long Galapagos experience, with the islands' most highly trained naturalist guides
- With the best guide-to-traveler ratio in the islands, our guests are ensured personal encounters with the extraordinary nature and wildlife of the Galapagos
- Snorkel with sea lions, sunbathe with iguanas, scout for whales and dolphins, and spend a night among wild tortoises at our exclusive highlands camp
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As the official travel partner of World Wildlife Fund, Natural Habitat Adventures (NHA) is the leader in responsible nature travel. For nearly 30 years our world class expeditions have taken guests to legendary nature destinations, from Churchill, Manitoba to witness the great polar bear migration to the breathtaking Galapagos Islands and the vast plains of the Serengeti.
NHA offers top guides and naturalists to help our guests exclusively visit these sacred natural places in an up close and personal manner. As the world's first 100% carbon neutral travel company, we immerse ourselves in nature’s greatest sites with an aim towards life-enhancing travel experiences and conservation.
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