ROMTravel
Wildlife Wonders: A Journey through the Galapagos With Optional Extension to Machu Picchu, Peru - Information Night

ROM Crystal

Date

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 18:00 - 20:00

Location

Level 2,
Boardroom - Large (Catalyst Conference Room)

Entrance

Staff Entrance

Admission

Free

Audience

Adults

About

ROMTravel is thrilled to partner with Adventure Canada to provide an exclusive Galápagos Islands experience. Starting in Quito with its UNESCO-listed Historic Centre (Centro Histórico), we’ll be immersed in Ecuadorian heritage and hospitality before transitioning to a nature wonderland unlike any other. Our luxury island itinerary launches aboard our small-ship expedition cruise on the stylish “La Pinta”. Once aboard, a wondrous nature adventure awaits. As we cruise the Galápagos Islands, our days will be filled with charming encounters with some of the most rare and unique wildlife, including Galápagos penguins, giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, and several species of Darwin’s finches. Each island provides the extraordinary opportunity to visit stunning landscapes and the area’s majestic flora and fauna. With daily ports of call and exclusive excursions, travellers will experience this incredible part of the world through gentle coastal walks, sandy beach strolls, meditative island hikes, and exploratory snorkeling and kayaking.

Some would rightly call this a trip of a lifetime. And what better way to build the memories than with an optional itinerary extension to Perú to visit the fascinating Inca site of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the cities of Lima and Cusco.

Discover the full itinerary, meet our travel as well as ecology specialists, and have your questions answered.

For a limited time following the Information Night, ROMTravel guests will receive a 20% discount on the Galápagos trip cost.

Session registrants are invited to read this article before the Information Night.

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Event Information

  • Location: Staff Entrance, Level B1
  • Access Instructions: Enter via the Staff Entrance on the south side of the building, near Museum Station and ROM President’s Choice School Entrance.

 

  • Virtual Option: Can’t attend in person? Request a Zoom link during registration by selecting the virtual attendance option.

Speakers

A woman with light hair visiting Machu Picchu in Peru.
ROMTravel Trip Coordinator: Angela De Palma

Angela is a volunteer at ROM with a deep appreciation for cultural and nature travel, especially when it involves unique opportunities and unexpected encounters. An experienced educator who has worked and travelled throughout the world, she recently completed an unforgettable full-day trek along part of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, Peru.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a ballcap.
Adventure Sales Specialist, Adventure Canada: Stephanie Gooch

Steph’s curiosity has taken her around the world, from a year living in Australia to extended travels through India and along the coastlines of Central and South America. Having visited more than twenty countries across five continents, she is a strong advocate for sustainable travel and meaningful cultural exchange. Steph enjoys connecting with fellow travellers and believes the most memorable journeys are rooted in shared experiences and genuine human connection.

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Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, University of Toronto: Dr. Monika Havelka

Dr. Havelka’s research interests and teaching include small-mammal ecology, restoration ecology, and environmental project management and sustainability. She is involved in projects related to invasive species management, sustainable agriculture/permaculture and environmental education in Galápagos, mainland Ecuador and Mississauga. She teaches a Summer Abroad course in the Galápagos Islands and is envious of the trip itinerary that awaits ROMTravel guests this spring, in collaboration with Adventure Canada.

ROMTravel

ROMTravel offers exclusive, expert-led journeys that blend culture, history, and nature with the joy and fulfillment of unique travel itineraries. Designed for curious travellers, each trip features immersive tours, behind-the-scenes access, and expert insights—all while supporting the Museum’s mission of education, research, and conservation.