The Galapagos is one of those wonderful, singular places that lends itself to truly unique experiences. Drop off mail at Post Office Bay on Floreana, study tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz, and pass through majestick Kicker Rock off San Cristobal Island. Best of all: That’s only the beginning.

Not all of Galapagos’ natural attractions swin, scuttle and fly. Active volcanoes abound here, and you’ll get the chance to get up-close and personal with one during a hike in Isabela Island’s Sierra Negra Volcano crater and trekking across volcanic beaches in search of amazing wildlike such as boobies, cormorants and iguanas.

In the Galapgos, the fun doesn’t stop once you reach the shore. Getting out to swin and snorkel with the islands’ exotic creatures, including dea turtles, hammerhead sharks and sea lions – is one of the most amazing experiences you can have out here.

Gorilla Trek – Independent Adventure

Bwindi Impenetrable National park is home to approximately half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, the world’s most endangered ape.

Take the ultimate primate experience where you can trek through local villages and lush rainforests, finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas.