“The archipelago is a small world within itself, or rather a satellite attached to America…” Charles Darwin’s description about the Galapagos Islands on his voyage aboard the Beagle in 1835. 

The Galapagos Islands are a small world – completely isolated, surrounded by turquoise waters that break against volcanic rock coasts. Vegetation makes its way between ancient lava flows to breathe life into a lunar landscape. 

Waking up to the sound of sea lions and birds in an uninhabited camp far from civilization inspires visions of exploration: enjoying breathtaking sunsets, walking along a pristine white sand beach, taking in the scent of an ocean breeze, being amazed by the marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and frigates flying in search of their food, enjoying freedom.  

Thousands of miles from where the Inuits invented kayaks, these fragile wooden artifacts covered with animal skins – now modernized – are the most ecological and fun way to explore the coast of San Cristóbal Island at our own pace. Even better, they allow us to get closer to nature.