It is entirely within your discretion whether you wanna go or stay. I went there thinking it was gonna blow my mind. I saw a walrus and a bunch of reptiles. The difficulty of commute, the cost, the hardship of travel. You name it. Given the fortune that I squandered, and unless you're an absolute fanatic about tortoises and reptiles and usually get orgasms posing next to a bald penguin, it's totally not worth it IMO. The beaches are not what you think. It's a volcanic island and the beaches are shit (black volcanic rocks). The people you see in the video do this to get viewers and generate income on TH-cam. The archipelago is considered to be one of the most volcanically active areas in the world. the weather is not usually good for sunbathing and the water not warm enough for swimming without a wetsuit. You will miss many of the luxuries you’ll find on a Caribbean island. If you want beaches, great food and nightlife, you won't find it there. Know what you want and why you're going. The island is QUITE expensive, hidden "ecology" taxes everywhere. Park fee was 100 USD as soon as the plane lands in their local airport (Your 20 dollar VISA fee won't cover that; you've been warned).
Me and my family went to the Galapagos Islands on Silversea cruise line. We had an amazing time on the Silver Galapagos and are planing to go back there this summer. The Galapagos is paradise!!!!!!
I’m Ecuadorian and Marine Biologist . For the Next time you shouldn’t be to close to our Endemic Wildlife ! Don’t disturb them. Use technology , the cameras 📷 have Zoom! You were very close to the sea lion and sea turtles ! In other words... You should follow the Galápagos National Park Regulations - 2 meters away from the animal.
Chase the Story, I know this was two years ago, but, your total respect for the animals and the country that protects them, including the Darwin Station is pompous and arrogant at best. How dare you disturb the animals like that! Where you not aware of the rules? Everyone here are praising you for your ignorance and total lack of respect for wild life. Love animals, you were taunting the Iguanas. I would have put you in jail for that! I'm posting a comment below from an expert, it seems you didn't read the rules or chose not to read it. "Francisco Galvis C. 3 days ago (edited) I’m Ecuadorian and Marine Biologist . For the Next time you shouldn’t be to close to our Endemic Wildlife ! Don’t disturb them. Use technology , the cameras 📷 have Zoom! You were very close to the sea lion and sea turtles ! In other words... You should follow the Galápagos National Park Regulations - 2 meters away from the animal. " You can be sanctioned for touching, disturbing like you did or accidentally killing one of the Galapagos animal. If you were with a licensed Guide that Guide needs to be fired for allowing you to act that way with the Iguanas and the Sea Lions. Animal lover, I don't think so I would throw the book at you!
Always a pleasure to watch. Seems like Ryan is not having as much fun as before. He seems a bit serious lately. I hope he gets his mojo back. lol. Tasha, your love for animals is amazing and a bit scary. haha. You'll pet a lion if you could. (pretty kitty) lol. Love your stuff guys. Cheers!
As regards the Galapagos I think you should have rules to protect the wildlife. The Galapagos is a unique place in the world and it's good that the human race realises it needs protecting. It's a shame in the rest of the world this is not the case. Good luck on your pacific crossing ...
Arw you facking stupid,there are rules.i am a resident in the island of Santa Cruz, the rules are: You have to be 2m away from the animals, you CANNOT FEED THE, YOU CANNOT TOUCH THEM.
Wow! GALAPAGOS is my dream trip. That is the first place I plan to dive when I retire in 2 years. I will have to do it off a live aboard being I don't have a sailboat. Nice video.
When our family lived in South Africa in the 1950s we had a fishing cottage on Cape St Francis (Kromme River). There was a huge flock of flamingos -- which presented an amazingly beautiful sight when they took off. Pink in the sky at sunset was a sign to see. We also had penguins in Port Elizabeth. Your tour should ultimately take you across the Indian ocean -- to Capetown and the garden route around the Cape of Good Hope. I need to go back one of these days.
+tww1491 You do! You make it sound so heavenly!! Tasha and I were fortunate to travel partly down the Garden Route on our way to join a boat in Cape Town before sailing across the Southern Ocean to Australia. For about three weeks we were in the Roaring Forties, being battered by storms and wishing we were back in Cape Town drinking beer! :)
if I was there I would also have a guava lipstick. I love guavas. even have a guava tree in my backyard in California..Now I just need a tortoise. good underwater videos
Riding in a boat thru 10' breaking surf waves thru the inlet, "No problem we will be fine", love the words of confidence Ryan. If you are going to do it, might as well have no fear! The blue footed booby dance was great Tasha. You have got to work more on training the marine iguanas :), loved it. Truly spectacular footage of the wildlife. Can't wait for your next video.
You should get a pair of Costa sunglasses, they are totally worth the money..like $200 but they would be perfect for what you guys are doing out on the open water.
I watched all of your videos in the row and its awesome, My life is a bit different, 99% is just roads and truck stops. me and my wife wore actually thinking to take a vacation a cruise for 25 days, but now we have second thoughts because we meet this channel. We might as well go sailing with you or someone who wants to take us aboard. What you guys do id way more fun then just cruise. We would go in with you if you wanna go towards Russia some time later. We do speak Russian so we may be help there for sure. Thanks Ivan & Uliana
I just found your channel today and subscribed right away. My husband and I are traveling Europe for a year right now but my next plan is to do central and south america but the Galapagos is on the tip top of my list because sea turtles are my absolute favorite animal. When you pointed and that huge turtle on the sea floor I stoped it and restarted to watch over lol. Looking forward to getting to know you and the world through your vlogs:) -Ash
+The Way Away Hi Ash! Thanks for subscribing to our channel and following our journey. If you're an animal lover, then the Galápagos Islands are a very special place. Flights from Ecuador aren't too expensive, and though it is more expensive than most South American travel, it's unique in so many ways that's it's worth the cost. Good luck with your European travels! You should check out the channel Monday Never - they're good friends of ours and are presently traveling around Europe in a motorbike/sidecar.
Nice video! the cute sea lions and friendly wildlife of Galapagos is amazing. Make sure to ask the experts and learn about important tips before you choose the best option. There are many options and be sure to choose wisely!
Great video!! I was looking to take a trip to the Galapagos in the next few month. I was wondering how'd you guys handle lodging? Did you stay based on one particular island? Or did you find lodging on each island you visited??
you should remind your subscribers to give you a thumbs up sometimes we forget. I had to come back. maybe if when you sign off you gave us a thumbs up that would be enough. or just shoot random thumbs up towards each other and the camera it would be like in a subliminal message, and our secret. I'll bet it works.
Nice video guys but before entering the surf zone on a ski boat all persons should have a life jacket on. We deal with a few deaths out our way from mistakes and boats going upside down every year
How long did you stay in all and could you do just a couple of days ? could you recommend one stop? cutting down on food and expenses before the big crossing, Tasha on top from as per :)
+S/V Happy Mondays Is your captain Shaun Ryder?? :)) We were in the Galápagos for about three weeks. Maybe 25 days? It was longer than we'd originally planned, which was partly as there was a lot more to do than we thought there would be. And we LOVED it. I heard (don't quote me on this) than it is possible to temporarily stop there for up to 48hours and not check in. Maybe if you have a boat issue needing fixing or to take on water. If you're going to check in, it's expensive, so you might as well stay a while and appreciate all the islands have to offer. There's a seriously good chance you'll never sail by that way again.
Thanks for making it really obvious I've made poor life decisions.........really jealous of your adventure. The Jersey shore is not anywhere near as exciting :{{})
+j johns WHA?!! Blasphemy! I spent my summers off from college working and living in Manasquan and I'd have to say life is pretty good there :-) -Tasha
+Colossal Traveler I only know about the places we visited but we lived North Seymour for the boobies and frigates. Also the lava tunnels were great, and the tortoise sanctuary. If you're a diver, Kicker Rock with the hammerheads is insane!
My husband got kicked out of the us... He has 3 houses in ecuador. We live in the one on San Cristobal in his islands... its sad its like the goverment hates me. Now we live on the side of the ocean in this little house. Life is hard here. I cant wait to go file a pation to bring him back to the us. If you only knew how hard it is here. Hope you had a good trip tho
I love your videos and your my favorite vlog that I follow. However your sound recently has been really hard to listen to. Background music to loud one minute turn - then turning it up here Tasha talking then loud music again.
+Ryan Rusher Thanks for the feedback Ryan! We just rewatched the video and can see your point. (Or hear it, more specifically :)) We'll see if we can do a better job on upcoming videos.
About "the prisoners killed people" that is not true. who told you that? the "Memorial" 14:01 it refers about the prisoners who died while they were working because of the "sobreesfuerzo/excesive hard work" that they suffered there. That is why the name: "El muro de las lágrimas".
Came across your video as I plan my trip to GA. I was really disappointed to see that the law of staying more than 6 feet away from the wildlife wasn't adhered to. Also, it kind of felt like you were in the animals way, not the other way around. I love vlogs, but this was sad and I felt paints an entitled view of our culture. Best wishes in the future.
+Jessica and Ryan Adventures We've thought about it! But our past experience with bikes on boats is the salt water gets to all the parts so fast that you spend more time repairing the bikes than riding them. So it's easier for us to just rent bikes in ports and hand them back without worrying about maintenance or storage :-)
I think Tasha said it was an anti-fogging cream. We just swirl our saliva on the glass then rinse. Always works, whether in cold water or in the tropics.
It is entirely within your discretion whether you wanna go or stay.
I went there thinking it was gonna blow my mind. I saw a walrus and a bunch of reptiles.
The difficulty of commute, the cost, the hardship of travel. You name it.
Given the fortune that I squandered, and unless you're an absolute fanatic about tortoises and reptiles and usually get orgasms posing next to a bald penguin, it's totally not worth it IMO.
The beaches are not what you think. It's a volcanic island and the beaches are shit (black volcanic rocks). The people you see in the video do this to get viewers and generate income on TH-cam.
The archipelago is considered to be one of the most volcanically active areas in the world.
the weather is not usually good for sunbathing and the water not warm enough for swimming without a wetsuit. You will miss many of the luxuries you’ll find on a Caribbean island. If you want beaches, great food and nightlife, you won't find it there. Know what you want and why you're going.
The island is QUITE expensive, hidden "ecology" taxes everywhere. Park fee was 100 USD as soon as the plane lands in their local airport (Your 20 dollar VISA fee won't cover that; you've been warned).
You saved me typing this for everyone to be aware of
Me and my family went to the Galapagos Islands on Silversea cruise line. We had an amazing time on the Silver Galapagos and are planing to go back there this summer. The Galapagos is paradise!!!!!!
I’m Ecuadorian and Marine Biologist . For the Next time you shouldn’t be to close to our Endemic Wildlife ! Don’t disturb them. Use technology , the cameras 📷 have Zoom! You were very close to the sea lion and sea turtles ! In other words... You should follow the Galápagos National Park Regulations - 2 meters away from the animal.
Do not go that close to wild animals..leave them alone and stay away from them at least 4 meters
I traveled to the Galapagos over 25 years ago and have always wanted to return. Such an absolutely amazing place.
Chase the Story, I know this was two years ago, but, your total respect for the animals and the country that protects them, including the Darwin Station is pompous and arrogant at best. How dare you disturb the animals like that! Where you not aware of the rules? Everyone here are praising you for your ignorance and total lack of respect for wild life. Love animals, you were taunting the Iguanas. I would have put you in jail for that!
I'm posting a comment below from an expert, it seems you didn't read the rules or chose not to read it.
"Francisco Galvis C.
3 days ago (edited)
I’m Ecuadorian and Marine Biologist . For the Next time you shouldn’t be to close to our Endemic Wildlife ! Don’t disturb them. Use technology , the cameras 📷 have Zoom! You were very close to the sea lion and sea turtles ! In other words... You should follow the Galápagos National Park Regulations - 2 meters away from the animal. "
You can be sanctioned for touching, disturbing like you did or accidentally killing one of the Galapagos animal. If you were with a licensed Guide that Guide needs to be fired for allowing you to act that way with the Iguanas and the Sea Lions. Animal lover, I don't think so I would throw the book at you!
Yeah great video, love watching your travels.
Some Great video footage of the turtles, so huge!
Love the way Tasha has to say "hello" to every critter she meets. Mad as a box of frogs! Love it!
Great video guys thanks
hearing ryan laugh was a very nice change, he should do it more often
Always a pleasure to watch. Seems like Ryan is not having as much fun as before. He seems a bit serious lately. I hope he gets his mojo back. lol. Tasha, your love for animals is amazing and a bit scary. haha. You'll pet a lion if you could. (pretty kitty) lol. Love your stuff guys. Cheers!
+Michael Samuel I assure you we'll cheer Ryan up for the next video :)
Good. Because he was having so much fun at first.
As regards the Galapagos I think you should have rules to protect the wildlife. The Galapagos is a unique place in the world and it's good that the human race realises it needs protecting. It's a shame in the rest of the world this is not the case. Good luck on your pacific crossing ...
Arw you facking stupid,there are rules.i am a resident in the island of Santa Cruz, the rules are: You have to be 2m away from the animals, you CANNOT FEED THE, YOU CANNOT TOUCH THEM.
Galapgos needs shutting down to the public. Only scientists and conservationists should be allowed for observation and needs for the wildlife.
Wow! GALAPAGOS is my dream trip. That is the first place I plan to dive when I retire in 2 years. I will have to do it off a live aboard being I don't have a sailboat.
Nice video.
Did you get t9 the Galapagos islands?
Iguanawoman Claudia Hodari i sold my home, and not ready to travel, but travel to other countries are shut down😢
Tasha, your animal communication skills are second to none!
When our family lived in South Africa in the 1950s we had a fishing cottage on Cape St Francis (Kromme River). There was a huge flock of flamingos -- which presented an amazingly beautiful sight when they took off. Pink in the sky at sunset was a sign to see. We also had penguins in Port Elizabeth. Your tour should ultimately take you across the Indian ocean -- to Capetown and the garden route around the Cape of Good Hope. I need to go back one of these days.
+tww1491 You do! You make it sound so heavenly!! Tasha and I were fortunate to travel partly down the Garden Route on our way to join a boat in Cape Town before sailing across the Southern Ocean to Australia. For about three weeks we were in the Roaring Forties, being battered by storms and wishing we were back in Cape Town drinking beer! :)
if I was there I would also have a guava lipstick. I love guavas. even have a guava tree in my backyard in California..Now I just need a tortoise. good underwater videos
So, was it worth it? I think this girl needs to be in the movies.
nice one guys, looking forward to the crossing video
Those turtles are so cool!
+Tod Loeffelholz They were magical :)
Nice one guys!!!!! I keep chasing the story!!! Fair winds!
I when to Galapagos for 8 days it was the most fun I had in my hole life
i miss the galapagos more than anything thank you for a trip down memory lane!!
"Is that a penguin? Oh no, that's a bird."
excelent video
Nice video guys! Got me psyched for a trip we are planning next year! What cameras did you use for the underwater shots?
That looks so fun 6:30 mins! Awesome Trip!
Nice summary conclusion to the video. Really want to go now. Respect for nature and conservation.
+Philip Curnow You definitely should - the place is awesome!!
3:22 -- "Is that a penguin? Oh no, that's a bird" lol
es un piquero
Riding in a boat thru 10' breaking surf waves thru the inlet, "No problem we will be fine", love the words of confidence Ryan. If you are going to do it, might as well have no fear! The blue footed booby dance was great Tasha. You have got to work more on training the marine iguanas :), loved it. Truly spectacular footage of the wildlife. Can't wait for your next video.
+Gregg Boone thanks Gregg! Tasha never did master training the iguanas, though I can assure you it wasn't from a lack of effort or attempts :)
That was absolutely amazing. I loved watching all the wildlife. How big was the island you were on? What was your favorite part of the stay there?
Beutifull,,,, thank you for this video.
You should get a pair of Costa sunglasses, they are totally worth the money..like $200 but they would be perfect for what you guys are doing out on the open water.
+edm We'll look in to them. Options aren't great out here in the Pacific though :))
I watched all of your videos in the row and its awesome, My life is a bit different, 99% is just roads and truck stops. me and my wife wore actually thinking to take a vacation a cruise for 25 days, but now we have second thoughts because we meet this channel. We might as well go sailing with you or someone who wants to take us aboard. What you guys do id way more fun then just cruise. We would go in with you if you wanna go towards Russia some time later. We do speak Russian so we may be help there for sure.
Thanks Ivan & Uliana
I just found your channel today and subscribed right away. My husband and I are traveling Europe for a year right now but my next plan is to do central and south america but the Galapagos is on the tip top of my list because sea turtles are my absolute favorite animal. When you pointed and that huge turtle on the sea floor I stoped it and restarted to watch over lol.
Looking forward to getting to know you and the world through your vlogs:) -Ash
+The Way Away Hi Ash! Thanks for subscribing to our channel and following our journey. If you're an animal lover, then the Galápagos Islands are a very special place. Flights from Ecuador aren't too expensive, and though it is more expensive than most South American travel, it's unique in so many ways that's it's worth the cost. Good luck with your European travels! You should check out the channel Monday Never - they're good friends of ours and are presently traveling around Europe in a motorbike/sidecar.
WAY AWAY what parts of Central America are you trying to visit?
Too bad China has been fishing the galapagos for over a month now, with over 250 fishing boats.
man those turtles are huge!!great vid guys
Nice video! the cute sea lions and friendly wildlife of Galapagos is amazing. Make sure to ask the experts and learn about important tips before you choose the best option. There are many options and be sure to choose wisely!
Thanks for the journey. Just watching you folk gives me energy.
+Henry Reed Awww. Thanks Henry. Glad your enjoying following along with the journey.
Nice video! it is important to choose an itinerary that will give you the best island and wildlife coverage. How many of the BIG15 did you see?
I think a new pair of sunglasses is in store 😎
+Rick LaLande Let Peppers know I'm ready to be their ambassador ;-)
Well done Guys Nice Video.👍🏿😃 Make me want to go there. Everything looks awesome 😘
excellent video again!!
keep them coming.
can't wait for the next one.
safe travels from rainy northern England.
You were not supposed to be so close to the animals... that is not right at all....
Great video!! I was looking to take a trip to the Galapagos in the next few month. I was wondering how'd you guys handle lodging? Did you stay based on one particular island? Or did you find lodging on each island you visited??
You guys are awesome.
Awesome video as usual :)
you should remind your subscribers to give you a thumbs up sometimes we forget. I had to come back. maybe if when you sign off you gave us a thumbs up that would be enough. or just shoot random thumbs up towards each other and the camera it would be like in a subliminal message, and our secret. I'll bet it works.
you deserve 12 million subscribers!
Was thinking of going, any suggestions? What camera did you use or snorkeling equipment did you bring?
Ill have to go get a sailboat so I can come get introduced to Kristi. xD
nice video, I enjoy it
I’m going on a service trip with my school to the Galapagos next year, and I’m so excited lmao
omg, the underwater shots are amazing!! what camera did you use?
Nice video guys but before entering the surf zone on a ski boat all persons should have a life jacket on. We deal with a few deaths out our way from mistakes and boats going upside down every year
How long did you stay in all and could you do just a couple of days ? could you recommend one stop? cutting down on food and expenses before the big crossing, Tasha on top from as per :)
+S/V Happy Mondays Is your captain Shaun Ryder?? :)) We were in the Galápagos for about three weeks. Maybe 25 days? It was longer than we'd originally planned, which was partly as there was a lot more to do than we thought there would be. And we LOVED it. I heard (don't quote me on this) than it is possible to temporarily stop there for up to 48hours and not check in. Maybe if you have a boat issue needing fixing or to take on water. If you're going to check in, it's expensive, so you might as well stay a while and appreciate all the islands have to offer. There's a seriously good chance you'll never sail by that way again.
Nice video. I felt like to be there too!
Thanks for making it really obvious I've made poor life decisions.........really jealous of your adventure. The Jersey shore is not anywhere near as exciting
:{{})
j johns At least you are on the shore! Step in the right direction.
+j johns WHA?!! Blasphemy! I spent my summers off from college working and living in Manasquan and I'd have to say life is pretty good there :-) -Tasha
I'm with you j johns.... these kind of videos just remind me how much of a failure i am as ill never be able to afford to do these things 😭
cool video guys :)
Going there next Easter for a school trip I’m so excited
Dam what school do u go to
Peoples republic has so many rules. Pros and Cons to every deal.
Was buying diesel fuel difficult? I enjoy the videos.😎
+THEDUDE! It was a real pain and required a level of bureaucracy which was mind boggling.
Im going to be Traveling here on a DIY trip. Got any tips or places to defintly check out?
+Colossal Traveler I only know about the places we visited but we lived North Seymour for the boobies and frigates. Also the lava tunnels were great, and the tortoise sanctuary. If you're a diver, Kicker Rock with the hammerheads is insane!
how long did you stay in the Galapagos? 3 weeks did you say?
We ended up staying there for about 2 and a half weeks...definitely worth it!
you have to go to komodi island
My husband got kicked out of the us... He has 3 houses in ecuador. We live in the one on San Cristobal in his islands... its sad its like the goverment hates me. Now we live on the side of the ocean in this little house. Life is hard here. I cant wait to go file a pation to bring him back to the us. If you only knew how hard it is here. Hope you had a good trip tho
Will be going in March , what camera are you using when you go underwater?
nice
Keep wearing the Hurley shirt. :)
What a life...
I love your videos and your my favorite vlog that I follow. However your sound recently has been really hard to listen to. Background music to loud one minute turn - then turning it up here Tasha talking then loud music again.
+Ryan Rusher Thanks for the feedback Ryan! We just rewatched the video and can see your point. (Or hear it, more specifically :)) We'll see if we can do a better job on upcoming videos.
I miss your videos
About "the prisoners killed people" that is not true. who told you that?
the "Memorial" 14:01 it refers about the prisoners who died while they were working because of the "sobreesfuerzo/excesive hard work" that they suffered there. That is why the name: "El muro de las lágrimas".
Came across your video as I plan my trip to GA. I was really disappointed to see that the law of staying more than 6 feet away from the wildlife wasn't adhered to. Also, it kind of felt like you were in the animals way, not the other way around. I love vlogs, but this was sad and I felt paints an entitled view of our culture. Best wishes in the future.
the iguana camoflauged into the rocks
that tortoise looked like it had lipstick.
It was most likely from the guava's that they eat...you should have seen the ones on Santa Cruz...SO PINK - Kristi
Ariel, only the girls. :D
Bring back Bruna!
+Patrick Guinen She's too busy being a megastar editor these days!!
Have you ever wished that you got fold up bikes?
I was thinking the same.
+Jessica and Ryan Adventures We've thought about it! But our past experience with bikes on boats is the salt water gets to all the parts so fast that you spend more time repairing the bikes than riding them. So it's easier for us to just rent bikes in ports and hand them back without worrying about maintenance or storage :-)
hey are you guys planning to go to the Mediterranean and the israeli port
+Me_irl We were in the Mediterranean last year but will be back near the end of the trip. :)
Love you guys. :-) you make me happy
Tell the cows to chew with their mouths closed.
So, are they worth it?
That face mask was a little suspect, maybe he's trying to be the statute of limitations :)
How much is it to go the Galápagos Islands ?
Sarah Hernandez £600+ per person
Any girl who wants to know ECUADOR
am i allowed to touch the animals?
what did he put in the mask ?
I think Tasha said it was an anti-fogging cream. We just swirl our saliva on the glass then rinse. Always works, whether in cold water or in the tropics.
It's the tour guide's spit in a squirt bottle. haha
thx guys
They actually just used dish soap! Go figure...-Kristi
You know I was only joking right? lol
Annoying music and no informative commentary on tour options for Galapagos
Stop it
Is hunting allowed on Galapagos Islands?
nope