Win a Dream Photography Trip to the Galapagos Islands.

We love sharing good contests that come across our desk, and this may be the best one yet. When LAN Airlines reached out to us about its Galapagos Sweepstakes, we knew we had to pass it along to our readers. Unfortunately, this one is only for people who are based in the continental United States (sorry Hawaii, Alaska and the rest of the world)

Beth and I were fortunate it enough to cruise through the Galapagos last spring with Adventure Life, and it’s a trip that will stay with with us forever. Honestly, I think everyone should visit the archipelago at least once, so I’ve got my fingers crossed that one of you guys will win this.

Entering is super simple and only takes seconds. Just follow this link: enter here today.

The Grand Prize:

– Round trip flights for two people from the US to The Galapagos Islands aboard LAN Airlines

– A seven-day, six-night expedition in the Galapagos Islands (also for two) aboard a small (20-person) ship operated by

– Ecoventura (A Rainforest Alliance-verified travel operator). (www.ecoaventura.com)

– Photography tips/pointers/lessons from a professional photographer, Nils Schlenbusch, who will accompany the winner and guest throughout the trip. (www.prestonschlebusch.com)

– A new Cannon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR.

– Two new, high-end camera bags from ONA. (www.onabags.com)

– Two copies of the Lonely Planet Guide to Ecuador and The Galapagos.

We’ve put the official rules at the end of this post. You can read also more about this awesome opportunity on the contest landing page, where you can enter too: take me to the Galapagos Islands

Just in case you need a little more convincing, I’ve included some of my favorite photos from our Galapagos trip.

OK, so what are you waiting for? Go ahead and enter now

Official Rules:

The PHOTO EXPEDITION TO THE GALAPAGOS SWEEPSTAKES(“Promotion”) is only valid between 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 7, 2014 to 11:59 p.m. EST on February 5, 2014 (“Promotion Period”).

ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS. Promotion is offered and open only to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United Sates and the District of Columbia

Certain costs including but not limited to hotel accommodations before and after the cruise in Ecuador, gratuities to guides and crew, park entrance fee, travel insurance, transit control card, departure tax are not included, personal expenses or anything not specified.  This offer is non-endorsable, non-transferable and is based on best available cabin at the time of sailing.

For the complete set of rules and trip itinerary, go to: http://www.lan.com/onlyinsouthamerica/galapagos-expedition/terms/

Full disclosure:  The contest is being run by LAN Airlines and not us. We’re just sharing it with you guys because we thought it was cool and a great opportunity. Our thoughts and opinions about the giveaway as well as the Galapagos are our own.