The Enchanted Isles with Monty Halls
A 10-part series exploring Ecuador and the Galápagos through wildlife, science, conservation, and the people who protect these remarkable islands.
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Last updated 25 March 2026
The Enchanted Isles follows Monty Halls through Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in a 10-part journey shaped by wildlife, science, conservation, and human connection.
From Quito and the cloud forest to volcanic shores, thriving marine ecosystems, and community-led conservation projects, the series reveals the many layers of this extraordinary part of the world. Each episode offers a closer look at the landscapes, species, and stories that make the Galápagos so distinctive — and why they continue to inspire such deep care and curiosity.
Watch the teaser trailer
A 60-second introduction to the series.
About Monty Halls
Monty Halls is an official HX Ambassador, as well as a marine biologist, broadcaster, writer, and President of the Galápagos
Conservation Trust. With decades of experience exploring and communicating the natural world, he brings authority, warmth, and genuine curiosity to every episode.
Throughout the series, Monty helps uncover not only what makes the Galápagos remarkable, but also why these islands matter so profoundly to the people working to protect them.
Episode 1: City in the Sky
Monty begins in Quito, Ecuador — the gateway to the Galápagos Islands. Exploring markets, traditions, and the Equator line, he discovers why locals say that “all the world is here.”
Episode 2: Into Ecuador’s Cloud Forest
Monty journeys into Mashpi Reserve, part of the Chocó-Andean biodiversity hotspot. Surrounded by forest, waterfalls, and mist, he explores how conservation protects one of Earth’s most biologically rich regions. Guests can extend their journey with a stay at [Mashpi Lodge], a 5-star eco lodge available before your HX expedition to the Galápagos.
Episode 3: Arriving on the Archipelago
Monty arrives in the Galápagos, uncovering the volcanic origins of the islands and encountering the wildlife that makes this place so distinctive.
Episode 4: A Land of Legends
Meet some of the Galápagos’ most ancient species, from giant tortoises to marine iguanas — creatures that have evolved in isolation over millennia.
Episode 5: Life Below the Surface
Monty dives beneath the waves to explore a rich marine ecosystem shaped by powerful currents and home to extraordinary biodiversity.