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Galapagos Islands Cruises"The Enchanted Islands"This is a paradise where animals have no fear of man; it is a magical realm where creatures seem to be enchanted. They have fantastic, unique and fascinating forms with behaviors impossible to find anywhere else in the world. , this archipelago is unique and one of the wonders of world. UNESCO declared the Galpagos Island a World Natural Heritage this archipelago is unique and one of the wonders of world. Biodiversity thrived in a territory of volcanic material that emerged frm the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean millions of years ago. Comorants forgot to fly,iguanas learned to swim, turtles became gigantic, andsharks mild. This is a place where sea lions show off their swimming skills and blue-footed boobiesperform their elegant two-step mating dance right under your nose. The archipelago is located in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles, or 965 km, off the Ecuadorian mainland. Its wonders include impressive geological formations, old and new outcrops, various types of cones and tunnels formed by underground streams and currents. White, red and black sand beaches with extraordinary landscapes highlight the diversity of life itself. This is where Charles Darwin was inspired to draw up his theory on evolution and the origin of species.
ISLAND ACTIVITIES
Excursion in a unique and diverse ecosystem
Islands InformationBARTOLOME
Great snorkeling opportunities with penguins and sea lions off a golden-sand beach at the foot of popular Pinnacle Rock. RABIDA (Jervis)
A red sand beach with a large sea lion colony, Palo Santo forests, endemic cacti, and the only Galapagos site where the nine Dawin’s finches are found. SANTA FE
Offering one of the most beautiful and sheltered coves in the islands, home to a number of endemic species including Galapagos Hawk, Darwin’s finches and endemic land iguana. ISABELA (ALBEMARLE)
Discover mangrove forests, lava crevices, penguins, flamingos, sea turtles, marine iguanas, tidal pools and the unusual Flightless Cormorant in the largest of the Galapagos Islands. NORTH SEYMOUR
Discover seabird colonies and witness the most intimate courtship, breeding and nesting behaviors up close and personal. SANTA CRUZ
Tortoises, lava tunnels, white-sand beaches and a picturesque modern town bring lift to one of Galapagos greenest, most tropical islands. ESPAÑOLA
Española highlights include Waved Albatross and Blue-footed Booby courting and nesting grounds as well as the spectacular backdrop of Punta Suárez blowhole. FERNANDINA
The youngest and probably the only island in the world without introduced species, admire astounding volcanic landscapes at a site often perceived as a ‘land without time’.
FLOREANA (CHARLES)
Floreana is fascinating in terms of human history and geologic formation, with penguins, flamingoes, sting rays, sea turtle nesting sites and sharks. SAN CRISTOBAL
Home of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno,Galapagos capital; Charles Darwin first landing spot. Redfooted boobies, Galapagos tortoises and sea lions. PLAZAS ISLAND
One of the smallest yet depending on the season, most colorful islands, with sea lion colonies, land and hybrid iguanas and countless birds soaring by the cliffs. SANTIAGO
Explore deep pools and caves carved from the lava shoreline, home to playful Galapagos fur seals as well as a variety of resident and migrant bird species. DAPHNE
Eroded islet home to Blue-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Red-billed Tropicbird, Swallow-tailed Gull, Brown Noddy and other marine favorites. |
