Cruises to the Galapagos Islands for 15 people October 2023
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Known as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the group of islands is almost entirely a National Park, comprising a set of 13 volcanic islands and more than a hundred islets. Thousands of travelers arrive every year to observe a natural spectacle without equal throughout the world, because many species of the Galapagos Islands do not live anywhere else, so it is imperative to travel here to see them live. Without a doubt, it is an extraordinary experience that changes many people’s lives, to discover the beauty of nature in its highest expression.
Incomparable landscapes, a variety of species never ceases to amaze and geological traces that tell a story of five million years, are three unique characteristics that make those who travel to the Galapagos Islands fall in love, an untamed place where there are almost 2,000 endemic species, among them the famous giant tortoises and the Galapagos sea lion.
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How to travel to the Galapagos Islands?
The Seymour Airport is the one that receives most of the flights, due to its somewhat more central position in the archipelago in relation to the other airport. From the place, you can take free transport that take travelers to the small port, where you can embark to Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, where it is possible to find most of the hostels and hotels. On the other hand, from the San Cristobal Airport, you can take taxis or walk (the distance is not too long) to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, where almost all the hotels are located.
Looking for panoramas in the Galapagos Islands? No problem! Hiring a tour of the islands with us, you can spend up to two weeks knowing all the natural beauty that this magical place has to offer. All-inclusive trips can be booked online up to one month in advance, with the option of card payment or transfer.
Espanola Island: With 300 million years corresponds to the oldest island famous for its number of birds, among which are the funny blue-footed boobies, birds known for their mating rituals, where the male exhibits his blue feet to the female. One of its most interesting sites is Punta Suarez, an area of abyss in where we can see species that not is presented in the rest of the archipelago, as marine iguanas turquoise with red, mockingbirds, lava lizards and colonies of up to 15.000 albatross
La Lobería on San Cristobal: One of the most visited places in the Galapagos is this beautiful beach of coral sand and crystalline waters, named after the large number of sea lions that can be seen every day, lying between the rocks or plunging into the sea. In addition to sea lions, turtles and sea iguanas are frequent on the beach, as well as several species of birds, such as the Maria canary, frigates and various kinds of finches. It is also possible to snorkel and if you have good fortune to swim with a sea lion.
Natural Lookout “La Escalera” in Bartolome Island: A natural spectacle located at the top of a hill, at more than 100 meters of altitude, from where are one of the most popular postcards of the islands, composed by a narrow strip of sand separates by the ocean into two bays, with the coast of neighboring Santiago Island as background and a stone strut at one of its ends. After enjoying the views, it is possible to go down to the beautiful beaches, where it is possible to do surface diving and snorkeling. The two most important species of Bartolome are the sea turtles, which choose this place to spawn and the Galapagos penguins.
Sullivan Bay: Is located to the southeast of the Santiago Island. Here you can see interesting lava formations, which called the attention of scholars and scientists around the world. Sullivan Bay enjoys a height of 114 meters above sea level, where you can observe marine and terrestrial birds, a colony of sea lions and iguanas. Several plants stand out of the rocks. At Sullivan Bay there is a road of a kilometer and a half long. In this peculiar island you can enjoy swimming and make snorkeling from the edge of the beach.
Multiply your ideas
Something that strikes the attention of these trips is that they are known for being a great source of imagination, reflection and creative force. Many writers, artists and painters have said that traveling the Galapagos Islands has brought them new ideas. Whether it’s experts or enthusiasts, this is an interesting opportunity for those who seek inspiration from the muses.
GALAPAGOS CRUISES 2024
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