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GALAPAGOS ISLAND TOUR 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Galapagos Islands Tours: An Amazing Encounter of Life
Located 650 miles from the Ecuadoran mainland, the Galapagos Islands consist of 13 large and nearly 50 smaller islands made of volcanic rock and lava that are known as a shelter for species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the world. Since Charles Darwin’s famous visit in 1835, Galapagos island ecology has been viewed as a virtual laboratory of the evolution of species.
Unique
conditions conspired towards the emergence of an ecosystem on the
Galapagos Islands beyond
compare. Between three and five million years ago, submarine volcanoes
surfaced from the bottom of the ocean forming thirteen major islands,
six lesser islands, and about forty two islets, six hundred miles away
from the continent. Wind and water
currents from both Northern and Southern hemispheres carried flowering
fauna to this young archipelago, which, due to the absence of big
predators, eventually became a sanctuary of life. These befitting
conditions allowed animals to develop characteristics reconciled with a
new environment.
A Galapagos island cruise – whether on a sail boat, a yacht or luxury
liner – is an unforgettable experience unlike any other sea cruise.
Winding through the islands, the ship makes frequent stops to view
wildlife. Uncrowded and unhurried, the cruise also allows time to relax
on the beach or swim and snorkel or dive.
Take
a tour to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and explore
this unique and diverse ecosystem.
Go beyond the islands and snorkel or
dive into a life-bursting world. The tour possibilities in the Galapagos
Islands is ample. From luxury cruises through the islands to personal sailboats and yachts, or
even
land based programs. face="Verdana">We can customize any Galapagos Island tour or travel package
at no additional charge in order
to fit your budget and time schedule.
TYPICAL GALAPAGOS ISLAND TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - QUITO International airfare not included. Go to
Ecuador Airfare to get a quote on airfare
from your city.
GALAPAGOS ISLAND MAP
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