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Visit Galapagos Islands in Ecuador is actually a truly paradise, some of the most amazing creatures on the planet is found over the Galapagos Islands. A holiday to Galapagos could be the voyage of their existence for many site visitors. The wild animals in Galapagos that you encounter can’t be located someplace else, but in this place ocean and land creatures and birds are friendlier.

You may see Boobies, giant tortoises, iguanas among others, will be observed truly close on your trips. If you love snorkeling or snorkeling, sea lions will be having fun with people and also below them, turtles and might be encounter.

When is a good time to visit the Galapagos?

Great Weather conditions for visiting all year long. Galapagos is over the Equator but the weather is not tropical. Temperatures range from 69°-84°F / 21°-30°C.

Hot period is from January to June.

Dry and fresh months are from July to December.

In order to keep the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands, the Galapagos National Park have decreased the amount of guests by requiring operators to wait for 14 days prior to returning to the same area. This means that most boats offer alternating itineraries to show as many of the best Galapagos websites as possible. Ours Galapagos small ship cruises have between 4-16 passengers, ensuring that a more personalized service and experience.

The Galapagos Islands were first made famous when British scientist Charles Darwin based his ‘Theory of Evolution’ on his findings there. Made up of a cluster of approximately 13 volcanic islands, approximately 95 percent of the area is currently part of the Galapagos National Park program and announced a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A Galapagos cruise will provide a really unique experience. From the stunning landscapes which looks like something from the Jurassic era, to the endemic wildlife with up to 26 species indigenous to these islands and within their natural habitat, there is nowhere else in the world like the Galapagos Islands.

How to Get to the Galapagos Islands</h3

The Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport at Guayaquil (GYE) receives flights from U.S. cities of Miami and New York, European cities of Amsterdam and Madrid, and major cities of Central and South America. Mariscal Sucre International Airport of Quito (UIO) receives flights from the U.S. through Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and New York; from Europe via Madrid and Amsterdam; and from several Big cities in Central and Southern America. We advise you to arrive in Ecuador at least two days ahead of your Galapagos Cruise starts and grab your international flight home at least two days after your stay in the Galapagos. It’s possible to take profit of both of these times by visiting Quito, Guayaquil, or even their surroundings. As soon as you have your flight to mainland Ecuador, becoming to the Galapagos Islands is simple. Located nearly 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from Ecuador’s coast, the only way to travel is by airplane. Whether Quito or Guayaquil, there are numerous flights every day that require passengers into the archipelago. TAME, AVIANCA and LAN will be the airlines that operate these routes. If you are flying from Quito, you’ll most likely have a brief stop in Guayaquil on your way to the islands. Reserve your Galapagos tour before you purchase flight tickets to ensure correct dates. Check with your Galapagos tour or cruise company for advice on booking your flight to the Galapagos including optimal arrival times to the Islands based on cruise/program plans.

Many tourists visiting Galapagos are amazed to be greeted by desert-like vegetation–many are anticipating a continuation of the lush greenery that they observed on mainland Ecuador. In reality, the majority of the archipelago’s land area is covered by the brown and gray vegetation frequently found in deserts. The Galapagos Islands are situated in the Pacific Dry Belt, and in typical years only the highest altitudes of the bigger islands receive enough rainfall to support tropical plant life.

In Geological terms, the islands are young, and much of the island’s plant life demonstrates this; many species seem to be in the midst of the evolutionary changes, which makes classifying them a challenging endeavor. To date, the islands are believed to be home to between 552 and 614 indigenous species of flora and roughly 825 introduced species, the majority introduced by people. Over 100 of those introduced species have become established in the wild, with many of these extremely invasive and of major concern. Three introduced plant species have been eradicated. Mainland Ecuador, on the other hand, has about 20,000 species. The disproportion between species number on the Islands and the mainland highlights the reality that the Galapagos Islands are separated from the continent with a hostile saltwater barrier decreasing the prospect of birth and, after a plant has come, establishment is tough because of the harsh environment. It is worthy of note that more than 30% of indigenous plant species found in Galapagos are endemic (not found anywhere else on earth).

The flora of Galapagos could be grouped into three major vegetation zones: the coastal zone, the more arid zone, and the humid highlands.

Coastal plants are found in the narrow zone close to the shore and are distinctive because of their tolerance to sour conditions. Mangrove trees are among the most frequent plants found within this zone, and they serve an important function as the breeding sites for many birds, like pelicans and frigate birds. They also give much needed shade areas such as iguanas and sea lions, as well as refuges for sea turtles.

The dry region is the most broad zone in Galapagos and is comprised of plant species that are highly adapted to drought-like conditions, such as succulent cacti and leafless shrubs that flower and grow leaves only in the short rainy season.

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