The Coolest Hotels in the World You Can Stay at with Culture Trip

If elephants, lions and rhinos are your jam, then stick to South Africa, but the coolest animals to camp out with are older, slower and much more docile. We’re talking about the giant tortoises of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, of course. These gentle, hard-shell slow-movers are the ultimate symbol of this archipelago’s incredible biodiversity, which is celebrated at this glamping site up in the Santa Cruz highlands. Over a hundred tortoises roam around the camp, freely and safely, while visitors can relax at the open-air lodge, lava cave restaurant or around a crackling campfire, as well from the comfort of their safari-style tents. It’s a truly immersive experience, and the best way to understand the unique natural wonder of these incredible islands. You’ll be surrounded by a diverse range of flora and fauna, far away from the noisy clamouring of modern civilisation. What could be cooler than that?