In the vastness of the Pacific, there is a place unlike any other. Enchanted volcanic islands that are home to a remarkable collection of animals and plants. Here, evolution is proceeding with spectacular speed. Black Lizards that swim in the ocean and spit salt from their nose. Penguins, thousands of miles from Antarctica, and an abundance of unique plants.
This is a place of wonders. Galapagos… islands born of fire, with inhabitance that have transformed our understanding of the whole of life on earth. These have been called; nature’s greatest experiment, for here, life has evolved in isolation, and produced some extraordinary results.
The Galápagos Islands may just inspire you to think differently about the world. The creatures that call the islands home, many found nowhere else in the world, act as if humans are nothing more than slightly annoying paparazzi.
This is not the Bahamas and these are not typically tropical paradises; in fact, most of the islands are devoid of vegetation and some look more like the moon than Hawaii. However, more humans live here than is commonly assumed, and there’s a surprising level of development in the islands’ towns, mostly geared toward the thriving tourism industry.
This isolated group of volcanic islands and its fragile ecosystem has taken on almost mythological status as a showcase of biodiversity. Yet you don’t have to be an evolutionary biologist or an ornithologist to appreciate one of the few places left on the planet where the human footprint is kept to a minimum.
Indulging Activities:
Dive & Surf Club: Offers surf lessons and diving, which you can absorb to enjoy the island to the fullest and avail camping and horseback tours facilities that the club can arrange..
La Cueva de Gus: This picturesque open-air spot perched over the water serves tasty fish and lobster, pizzas and bistro fare. It's attached to Angermeyer Point Hotel; to get there, take a water taxi from the pier. What a cherry on the top, before your savor your taste buds.
Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Queen: During the Seven nights cruising and exploring the Galápagos National Park, encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend a week exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist guide. At evening return to the spacious and comfortable Queen of Galápagos under a canopy of starry night, to rewind the adventure you had throughout the day. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms.
Cerro Brujo: Possibly one of the nicest beaches in the Galápagos, Cerro Brujo is a huge white expanse found on the west side of the island. The sand here feels like powdered sugar. A colony of sea lions and blue-footed boobies call Cerro Brujo home and behind the beach is a lagoon where you’ll find great egrets and great blue herons. There’s also good snorkeling in the turquoise waters.
Interpretation Center: This modern and easily digestable center explains the history and significance of the Galápagos better than anywhere else in the country. Exhibits deal with the biology, geology and human history of the islands - it deserves a visit even if you've been inundated with facts from boat guides. From the center there are also many well-marked trails that wind around the cactus and scrub of Cerro de las Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill).
Galápagos — South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat: If an authentic tropical landscape figures big in your travel dreams, get yourself on down to the Galápagos, stat. Want to keep an eye out for native wildlife like sea lions, land iguanas and giant tortoises? The Galápagos has them by the dozen. Looking to recharge on beautiful white-sand beaches? There are plenty of those, too. Even better, you'll have the services of two naturalist guides to help provide an educational slant to this incredible experience.
Galápagos Academic Institute: The Galápagos Academic Institute, housed in a large, salmon-colored building, hosts semester-abroad international students and special marine-ecology and volunteer programs.
Galapagos Islands on Cachalote 1: Accompanied by a naturalist guide, this eight day cruise explores this isolated volcanic archipelago in search of seals, tortoises, unusual bird life iguanas and lizards. Cachalote I is a charismatic 96 foot schooner rigged motor sailor and features seven cabins each with a private bathroom. Passengers can relax on one of the three wooden decks while sailing or anchored in secluded bays. This extension can ideally be combined with any of our South American journeys.
Venture even deeper into the island, in the places where even today, new species are been discovered.
Are you interested to know more about the isolated archipelago and its diversity in species that inspired the Theory of Evolution, on the Darwinian observation in 1835?
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