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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 sailboat and yachts, or even
land based programs. We can customize any Galapagos Island tour or
Ecuador Travel Package
at no additional charge in order to fit your
budget and time schedule.
International airfare not included. Go to
Ecuador Airfare to get a quote on airfare
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