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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Overview

Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best... more » Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best snorkeling. « less
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4 of 5 stars
Kentucky
Oct 8, 2008

We enjoyed our one week, Friday to Friday, cruise on the 110 ft, 16 passenger Beluga. Nice, comfortable boat with great food and helpful staff. However, at this time of year, Sept-Oct, sea-sickness...more

Hotel Sol y Mar

5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Oct 8, 2008

Fantastic experience here. Incredibly helpful staff, reliable wireless, clean rooms, good water pressure, hot water and great location (near restaurants and the Charles Darwin Breeding Center, but...more

Galapagos Islands

1 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Oct 6, 2008

I booked a tour throughGalapagos Cruises, which also apparently has different names under which they do business. Two of them are World Trails, LLC, and the other is Latin Trails. They booked my...more

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