The Galapagos Islands land animals are dominated by reptiles, whereas most of the world finds mammals the predominant species. Unlike mammals, reptiles are able to survive long periods without water, equipping them with the ability to make the epic 620 mile-long journey to the volcanic islands from the mainland. Giant tortoises…
Meals Included: B, L, D Overnight: Red Mangrove Floreana Lodge After breakfast, depart for the “Itabaca Channel” in your private transportation (45 minute transfer). Upon arrival…
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At Galapagos Alternative, we offer a unique experience of the islands the At Galapagos Alternative, we offer a unique experience of the islands the way we see them: as locals…
As the winner of this year s Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year award is announced read Telegraph Travel s pick of the 20 most inspiring travel books of all time On the Road…
Untamed Path Galapagos Trip Reviews: Thanks to our outstanding clients for your kind words and helpful suggestions over the past 15 years. YOU are what has evolved and shaped us into a great company. Over the years your time and detailed comments to tell us what was perfect, what can be enhanced and which parts of the trip were…
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The matte black rubber coating on the stainless-steel case is a special feature of the Galapagos edition. It is applied in a complex vulcanization process and gives the watches an attractive look and feel of their own. For the first time ever, IWC presents two new Galapagos models simultaneously that are dedicated to the research…
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Services for all tour extensions in Ecuador are provided through a partnership with “Ecuador Unique”, a tour company formed as a stratetic alliance between two companies with vast experience in Galapagos and mainland services. The owners or Ecuador Unique use their expertise gained through decades of product knowledge gained…
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As we planned our moved to Ecuador we bought a lot of books. Not just books to learn Spanish or books about becoming expats. Once we decided on Ecuador, we were hungry for information about what was actually there (here). Thinking about Ecuador retirement? Check out this list of the top books about retirement in Ecuador. We…
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Vote this article: [Total: 3 Average: 5] Fernandina island (British sailors named it “Narborough” but the Spanish name stuck), is the youngest. It is named for King Fernando of Spain, the monarch who sponsored Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage of discovery. It is also the most volcanically active and several serious eruptions…
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The Galapagos were discovered in 1535 by Fray Toms de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama. This was the time of Spanish exploration and discovery, and followed Magellan s circumnavigation of the globe by a just a dozen years and Balboa s discovery of the Pacific by two dozen. de Berlanga, however, was no explorer. He had been sailing…
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Galapagos Islands 2013 - Cheaper Options and Info Your flight from Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador and will land in one of the two main airports coming from the mainland into Galapagos, one on Baltra (Seymour) or the one on San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands. Private planes flying to Galápagos must fly to Baltra, as it is the…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you see a doctor specializing in Travel Medicine 4-6 weeks prior to your travel to Ecuador in order for needed vaccines to take effect. Find a travel medicine clinic near you. Routine: Verify that you are up-to-date on all routine vaccinations such as measles…
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Travelling to the Galapagos Islands on a budget Ok, so this is not so much of a question, but I just wanted to share my experiences of travelling to the Galapagos Islands. I just find is so disheartening that many people get put off from travelling to such a beautiful and special place because they believe it to be so much more…
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May be the highest peak on earth – and its summit is certainly accessible if you’ve got $75, and nerves of steel. But there are many locations around the globe that are equally awe-inspiring for the simple fact that people manage to make a home in these tremendously high places. From the highest city in the world to one of…
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The Galapagos is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, and it was key in Charles Darwin s findings in forming the the scientific argument of evolution. You may never get to travel to the volcanic archipelago in person, but now thanks to Google, you can explore it through 360-degree imagery on Street View. In partnership…
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