Values and Costs Cruises to the Galapagos Islands 2023
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The Galapagos Islands are the ideal destination for families or couples who long for an experience they will not forget. It is not just a vacation trip like any other, but a unique adventure aboard one of our catamarans that will give you the opportunity to know the islands and corners of this wonderful place.
Although the islands are located in Ecuador, the temperature of the sea varies widely between 78 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Its weather is highly determined by the temperature of the ocean currents, which generates microclimates that influence the particular environments of each island. The islands in the same way have drastic temperature changes and each season has its peculiarities.
The time span from January to March are the rainy months, March being the hottest month of all. In the wet season there are lots of plants, and the sea temperature is perfect for snorkeling. From July to September there is less rain and the islands are drier, but cooler, the sea temperature decreases to a great extent, but it is the ideal season to witness more aquatic life, since the animals have a preference for icy currents.
How to get to Galapagos
Galapagos has 2 airports. If you want to visit San Cristobal, you can surf and dive. In addition to this you will have the possibility to stroll through sectors such as Tongo Reef, La Lobería, Manglecito, Punta Carola and Punta Pitt, Roca Ballena, among many others. If you arrive in Baltra you will find yourself closer to the Island of Santa Cruz and you will be able to walk through the mating centers of the giant tortoises, the Galapagos Park and the Charles Darwin Station. In addition you can visit Bahía Tortuga which is the recognized beach of white coral sand in all the islands.
If you need a brief summary of what you may be surprised to travel to the beautiful Galapagos Islands on a cruise for a week, here are some of the areas of interest that you can visit. If you have questions about the trip and the days of duration, please contact us.
Genovesa Island: Genovesa island is also known as the island Tower and is considered as the most striking island of the archipelago. Its name comes from the city of Genova (Italy) in where it´s said that was the birthplace of Columbus. It is the ideal location for the ornithologists by the abundant presence of birds, highlighting some as seagulls of tail separated or lava seagulls, which are the only gulls in the world who have nocturnal hunting habits. Genovesa Island is an extinct volcano, which has suffered several landslides due to its ancient activity. We can find two areas of visit which is can access through a fissure that exists to the feet of the volcano doing this walk an unparalleled adventure. The island has shaped of horseshoe. Millions of years ago were a huge volcano whose southern wall collapsed, forming the Great Darwin Bay, where currently some birds have their nests. In the center of the Genovesa Island is the Arcturus Lake, of salt water, where resides the marine iguana smaller of the archipelago. In the same way, it is possible to see marine iguanas, fur seals and a huge forest of Palo Santo. At Darwin Bay, It is possible to dive along the inner to the outer wall. Another possibility is from the outer side of the volcano through the channel in the boiler. Genovesa is home of a great number of oceanic birds, both for breeding and nesting, including large frigates, blue-footed boobies, seagulls of frac, tropical birds, finches of Darwin and petrels.
Isabella Island: Even though is the largest island of all, it has a unique town corresponding to Villamil Port, a beautiful village in which there are numerous accommodations and whose atmosphere is notable for being rather more quiet than Ayora Port. Inside its main attractions stand out Punta Moreno, where live flamingos and many other types of birds, from where you have a beautiful view of Sierra Black, Blue Hill and the top of Fernandina Island. To discover other kinds of wildlife is a good idea to move to Urbina Bay, where there are iguanas, sea lions, cormorants, penguins and blue-footed boobies
Fernandina Island: The Island most recent of the group of islands, where is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, from various types of lava that can be seen. His only place to visit constitutes Punta Espinoza, a strip of lava and sand that extends from the volcano itself to the sea, on whose coasts are the largest groups of marine iguanas of the archipelago, along with birds, penguins and sea lions.
Black Turtle Cove: The Black Turtle Cove is a mangrove estuary on the north coast of Santa Cruz Island. It maintains very strict regulations to protect its flora and fauna. The tourists are allowed to reach to the cave aboard of small boats, but without starting the engine. Many rays, turtles, penguins, and other wild animals live in this area, so that not a few groups of academics transiting the area, either to analyze the formations of volcanic origin, as the important existing fauna.
Source of inspiration
These luxury catamaran trips are known for being a source of imagination, concentration and creative strength. Many writers, artists and actors have commented that traveling the Galapagos Islands has brought them new ideas. For both professionals and amateurs, this is a great opportunity for those who seek inspiration from the muses.
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GALAPAGOS CRUISES 2024
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