My Solo Trip to the Galapagos: An Epic Week of Snorkeling, Sharks & Sea Lions

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  • Join me on an epic solo trip to the Galapagos islands for an amazing week of snorkeling, scuba diving and island hopping. The Galapagos Islands is one of the worlds most important marine island ecosystems in the world. Full of unique species of plants, birds and tortoise it also protects huge swaths of ocean, and I was lucky enough to visit this place for 8 days. I started off on the Island of San Cristobal for a few days before heading off on a small ship cruise around the southeastern islands to see some of the most incredible marine life of my life.
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  • @AliceFordAdventures
    @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Do you like to learn about history and animals while traveling or just relax?

    • @ThaneR0248
      @ThaneR0248 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Swimming with a sea turtle in the Caribbean was such a highlight for me. I waited for hours to find one and just as I was leaving a small private island in Nassau, I finally found one. Turtles are one of my favorite animals, Such a peaceful animal. We can all learn so much from them.

    • @Isaiah11823
      @Isaiah11823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely it’s the Best 😎❤️💯

    • @davidreed5443
      @davidreed5443 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I’m traveling in a city rather than the wild it is great fun to learn about history and animals!

    • @oneworld3719
      @oneworld3719 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do love to learn about animals behaviour so much on land and underwater and relaxing is come every minutes that I spend time with them animals (above and underwater).

  • @silverman8717
    @silverman8717 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is interesting to know that Charles Darwin stayed just 15 days at the Galapagos Islands.

  • @BrunaFrancieli
    @BrunaFrancieli 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video is very precious … thank you and congratulations ❤

  • @davidreed5443
    @davidreed5443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That seal rollicking and rolling in the waves was one of the coolest displays of animal play that I’ve seen!

  • @akfasso
    @akfasso ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Christmas iguana was unreal! Beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing your trip. What a special place!

  • @IntrepidGlobalCitizen
    @IntrepidGlobalCitizen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video! I am half Ecuadorian and just returned from a cycling adventure there in the Andes! Very informative and educational video! I love the underwater footage!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much. I loved Ecuador soo much!! I will definitely be back

  • @Jetmab04
    @Jetmab04 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh these islands and the animals there Alice...like heaven 💕💓💕
    Thanks millions for sharing 😊

  • @georgespencer3973
    @georgespencer3973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, what a place! I’m with you, I think it’s so great that the Ecuadorian people have protected this area and continue to do so. It’s so easy to go about my daily life and not be conscious of the fact that there is a whole other world of amazing creatures we share this planet with who live underwater. So beautiful. Thank you for the excellent tour, Alice.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you George and thank you so much for the super thanks

  • @pablochavez8620
    @pablochavez8620 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Galapagos isn't only a trip experience it's so much more, I thing it's a life experience. Thanks for the video Alice!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is. And it’s certainly a place that will be hard to not visit again

  • @camilorabascal7629
    @camilorabascal7629 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Si la verdad es un viaje a la creacion y que bueno que el Ecuador proteja este lugar tan maravilloso y proteja a estas especies únicas......x eso no hay grandes hoteles y todo eso del turismo porque se dañaria el ecosistema ....gracias Alice x este video tan maravilloso...Dios te bendiga ..❤...

  • @onelovemon1784
    @onelovemon1784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorite videos. Once you got on boat and island it was total immersion. I can't get enough of wild life, sea experience, marine animals. The cruise. I'm glad you filmed so much of the animals. That makes sense considering your unique environment. Darwin is proud of you. He could have never known that someday there would be a superwoman using electronics to film the animals he was observing and sketching, and her film would be instantly shared around the world. Walking on beach with animals there. Swimming and snorkeling with sea life. Your video was great. Walking right past the giant sea lion lounging. When I lived in southern California, we'd go seaside and hang with the seals a lot, so this video brought me back to the experience. 👍. Hope you get your postcard from an interesting person who can share Galapagos stories with you.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. I just re watched this myself a few days again and really love the video too. I just wish more people could watch it :) thanks so much for your Vice comments

  • @BPe-ie9je
    @BPe-ie9je ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous, Alice. Muchas gracias. I plan to move to Ecuador. Appreciate all your adventures, tips, safety, places to stay, history. More ecuador !!!🙂

  • @phillipseaton7163
    @phillipseaton7163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alice great video definitly one of the bst ever Stay safe have fun

  • @ChrisAndEmilie
    @ChrisAndEmilie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video! We just left the Galapagos a few weeks ago and after watching your video we want to go back. And yes - the sea lions were EVERYWHERE! So cute to watch!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing! I can't wait to return one day either. Truly a marvelous place.

  • @maxmillion4216
    @maxmillion4216 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Scuba Diving #1 for me. Awesome video Alice.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Max. You’d love a liveaboard here then

  • @charlieintampa6769
    @charlieintampa6769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alice, this was wonderful! You had a nicer boat than we did 20 years ago-that one was illegally modified and was hence top heavy. So about a 1/2 year after our amazing trip on it the captain made a bad move, which capsized and it sank... Another boat picked everyone up after soaking in the ocean for a few hours.

  • @michaelmeadows2195
    @michaelmeadows2195 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning! Thank you!

  • @bmtseidel5014
    @bmtseidel5014 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this info.
    I am going Solo in 2 weeks and would have enjoyed communicating with you prior.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found the video before your trip

  • @counghoang
    @counghoang ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very professional commentary keep up the good work thanks for all the hard work of producing this video ❤

  • @Dryuliahowe
    @Dryuliahowe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a beautiful video , thank you

  • @radisson8627
    @radisson8627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video of the Galapagos. Great scenery under water and above, and a good way to explore is on that cruise ship. We can all learn a lesson from the local Government preserving the Islands in it's natural beauty and to limit the number of people allowed at once. Thanks for sharing! Love the hat ❤.

  • @Busybeeee
    @Busybeeee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful video. Thank you❤

  • @Harleyguy55
    @Harleyguy55 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!

  • @kirithikaas1908
    @kirithikaas1908 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is an amazing video and I enjoyed watching all the wild life in their habitat. :)

  • @theridingzebra
    @theridingzebra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s quite interesting to learn about native species in their natural habitat rather than in a zoo. Thanks for making these videos 🙏🏽

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is so true! Zoos are a wonderful way for the masses to see wildlife when managed correctly but there is nothing quite like actually experiencing them free and wild

  • @allytravels
    @allytravels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video! You've def made the Galapagos go way up on my travel bucket list!

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Alice 🙂 Such a beautiful and amazing place to see, appreciate you my friend, stay safe and take care 🙏👋

  • @madeleyherrera4574
    @madeleyherrera4574 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🦋

  • @jaswan79
    @jaswan79 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is my new favorite video fr you. Thank you

  • @rjfranz217
    @rjfranz217 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That tour was fantastic. The wildlife were beautiful. Alice you did an awesome job

  • @marty17f
    @marty17f ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eating some Trader Joe's choclate, sipping some hot tea and watching a great video. Thanks Alice for making my day better.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome, I could use some chocolate myself.

  • @jesusyanza8219
    @jesusyanza8219 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maravillo Galápagos

  • @adriennemiller771
    @adriennemiller771 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is incredible! I've always wanted to go to the Galapagos and you do such a great job of showing what it's like.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Adrienne. Its a once in a lifetime place

  • @xgriffinx16
    @xgriffinx16 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video I've been waiting for! You told an incredible story in the edit, thank you so much for putting this together. And yeah, I LOVE learning about historical cultures while traveling! That's one of my favorite aspects of your videos.

  • @jonathansmythe6273
    @jonathansmythe6273 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! that's special.

  • @RafaelRibeiro-jp8bg
    @RafaelRibeiro-jp8bg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful video! I'm going there next week and I can't wait to se this Paradise!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ahhmazing you’ll have a wonderful time. Get ready for sea lion madness

  • @alexandralauren2576
    @alexandralauren2576 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooo! I have always wanted to go and now I want to more! Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @judiwolford1408
    @judiwolford1408 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful video!

  • @admnerysrodriguez4633
    @admnerysrodriguez4633 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO AMAAAAAZIIIING.......GRACIAS❣️

  • @michaelrosenberg6300
    @michaelrosenberg6300 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alice. Great video. Thank you. We'll be on a 7 day cruise of the islands in mid-Dec 2023. I can't wait. I couldnt find what month you were there?

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was there at the end of February. Have an amazing time!

  • @masonboerger7935
    @masonboerger7935 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!!! I’ve always wanted to go!

  • @GuillanoHosein
    @GuillanoHosein 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One day I will like to go in the galapagos Islands it's very beautiful there am from trinidad and Tobago

  • @ThaneR0248
    @ThaneR0248 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been a long weekend at work, still 12 hours to go, this is exactly what i needed to start my day! Beautiful island, amazing dive and another awesome video... As always such an inspiration.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad to hear it have a great rest of your shift

  • @LaurieLogan99
    @LaurieLogan99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So excited for my trip now 😁

  • @TheSringel
    @TheSringel ปีที่แล้ว

    sitting home in the rain, dreaming. very nice video, thanks!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a lot of rainy days in Ecuador makes you appreciate the rainbows even more. Thanks for watching

  • @marydawkins4190
    @marydawkins4190 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm just getting home from 2 weeks in Ecuador with 3 being on San Cristobal Island. You did a great job capturing the experience. Thanks for creating a low-key and beautiful video!

  • @lewisdean22
    @lewisdean22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very interesting thank you, I am going to the Galapagos islands for 6 months in May for conservation work.

  • @2manysigns
    @2manysigns ปีที่แล้ว

    Special Beauty ! That's a lucky one !

  • @rsm3t
    @rsm3t ปีที่แล้ว

    The Galápagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden is a fascinating documentary about the "Baroness" and her two lovers.

  • @rampk9014
    @rampk9014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good One Alice😊Hope you enjoyed your trip to Galapagos!😊

  • @yobwoc1000
    @yobwoc1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long video cool
    Thanks

  • @jayr9957
    @jayr9957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible adventures Alice! Galapagos is on my list. I've been watching all of your videos and I'm blown away every single time. What would be your top 3 adventures of all time?

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much. I’d have to say top 3 herding reindeer in the Arctic, hiking Kilimanjaro and probably Ecuador

  • @user-nq9gz4xf7f
    @user-nq9gz4xf7f ปีที่แล้ว

    incredible travel videos, but I didnt realize you do films and I saw your stunt reel, which is pretty incredible, you seem kind of modest you could be bragging a lot more about what your doing, you make it look too easy! even though its mind blowing lol

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks William yes its a part of my life I don't boast much about, thats for sure.

  • @johnmagnuson2499
    @johnmagnuson2499 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice weather compared to northern US

  • @tblaha
    @tblaha 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why can't I meet anyone younger then 50 and cute and cool when I'm adventuring haha, great video!

  • @pamw4909
    @pamw4909 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I will visit in March 2024. What camera do you recommend for underwater?

  • @2011woodlands
    @2011woodlands ปีที่แล้ว

    I think there might be a display about the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands at the Chicago Field Museum ?

  • @martaparadowska3125
    @martaparadowska3125 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey! What was the hotel you were staying at? The one nearby the beach with sea lions? :) Amazing video!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry for the late reply that was Golden Bay Galapagos

  • @Chenxi_love_music_fairy
    @Chenxi_love_music_fairy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you swim in sea, the lovely fishes and turtles all like to play with you and they are such beautiful animals created by God. I am sure my dream that the mermaid beauty fairy has become true. Your video is a treasure to me that I like to watch everyday.

  • @Major9999
    @Major9999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I'm going in August for a week! Alice, what kind of camera are you using underwater?

  • @lynngemeinhart8975
    @lynngemeinhart8975 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to go there.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it’s incredible as long as you like snorkeling 😃

  • @michakawala6757
    @michakawala6757 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am going there april this year

  • @JeremyEll
    @JeremyEll ปีที่แล้ว

    Your audio quality is excellent. What microphone are you using on your camera?

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the shot but I either use the Sennheiser shotgun mic or the wireless G2

  • @briggetteramirez9098
    @briggetteramirez9098 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me piden que por ver y dar like estos vídeos me pagan 😂😂 pero ya corte comunicación jaajja

  • @tzipporahwilliams2666
    @tzipporahwilliams2666 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was that huge skeleton on Esperanza? History and animals are my two favorite subjects. Thank you for the great video.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was part of a whale carcass our onboard naturalist said that years prior a dead whale had washed up on the shores of this island

    • @tzipporahwilliams2666
      @tzipporahwilliams2666 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AliceFordAdventures Thank you 🤗

    • @jackieshulman737
      @jackieshulman737 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have just enjoyed the most wonderful holiday in the Galapagos vicariously through your incredible video. Thank you so much.

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jackieshulman737 thank you Jackie that means so much to me to have you say that

  • @JayJay-iz6io
    @JayJay-iz6io ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you share the name of the company you used for for the kicker rock / hammerhead shark dive? :)

  • @sarahkovalcik7562
    @sarahkovalcik7562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of underwater camera did you use?

  • @oneworld3719
    @oneworld3719 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which month did you went there? and How many days did you was on Coral I ? I am a serious scuba diver but I don't think to jump right it just only for diving in Galapagos would be a smart choice because on land has so much to offer and I would love to see them all. Your answer would be absolutely helpful to me. Thank you so much in advance. sub and like are done!

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I went the last week of February. For scuba diving you will need to go from land before or after your cruise or book a liveaboard the cruises do not offer scuba diving only snorkeling

    • @oneworld3719
      @oneworld3719 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AliceFordAdventures but I saw your film swimming with Hammerhead...?

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@oneworld3719 yes I went scuba diving the day before I boarded the cruise while staying on the island of San Cristobal for 2 days

  • @duylinhtao3903
    @duylinhtao3903 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alice, I’m from Canada, Montreal and my husband and I would like to go to the Galapagos Island for 4 weeks. We would like to visit San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz. We would like to do a cruise that we can do snorkeling. Do you have some suggestion? It’s very expensive to rent a Airbnb or hotel? Can we fly from Montreal to Galapagos island without staying in Quito? Thank you for your advices 😊

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, can you send me an email I’d be happy to share some stuff there, you should be able to find my email in the description or from my main TH-cam profile

  • @ashylarrymp
    @ashylarrymp ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to go with you.,

  • @STQ_Josh
    @STQ_Josh ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Alice, are you open to a collaboration?

    • @AliceFordAdventures
      @AliceFordAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can send me an email.

    • @STQ_Josh
      @STQ_Josh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AliceFordAdventures Some thorough information has been sent to your hotmail, let me know if you are interested.