Ecuador and the Galapagos cruise profile: the newly refurbished Archipell 1

The Galapagos archipelago lies about 600 miles from the shores of Ecuador, a country of which they are officially a part. That means that many Galapagos adventures start and finish in this unique South American country. In fact, many people often choose to combine Amazon adventures in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands cruise. After all, these are two of the most unique wildlife destinations in the world.

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What you can do on a Galapagos Islands vacation: cell phone use

For some people, going on holiday is a time to leave the laptop at home, switch off the cell phone and forget about the outside world. For others, the thought of being out of reach of friends and family while away is terrifying. And sometimes the demands of modern business dictate that you have to be available at the other end of a phone – wherever you are.

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Galapagos luxury travel: the best length of time for a cruise

Picture the situation: you’ve decided that this is the year that you’re finally going to make it to the Galapagos Islands. Your long held dreams of visiting this incredible natural wonder are about to come true. But then, when you’re finally there, cruising the islands and coming face to face with turtles, sea iguanas and playful seals, you realise you haven’t booked a long enough cruise.

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Galapagos and Ecuador package: hotel based tours vs expeditions

Most people who visit the Galapagos Islands do so cruising aboard a ship or yacht. It’s without doubt a great way to get around and see as much of the islands as possible. However, a life at sea is not for everyone, and with occasionally choppy waters, a Galapagos Islands cruise is not for those who don’t have their sea legs. So, what is the alternative on your Galapagos and Ecuador package?

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An Anatomy of Galapagos Tours

Seeing as the Galapagos Islands are one of the world’s very best wildlife destination and inextricably linked to the history of biological sciences, we’ve decided to get a bit scientific ourselves and describe the anatomy of Galapagos tours. We’ve tried to include everything you need to think about when booking your Galapagos adventure, building a clear picture of how your incredible trip can come together and work as a living, breathing holiday of a lifetime.

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Best Galapagos Islands to visit in January

As we head towards the end of another year, it’s hard not to start making plans for next year. Even though the New Year is really just a nominal date in a calendar, it’s human nature to delineate changes and impose timescales on our lives. And so with the New Year often comes a new job, a new exercise routine and a whole new holiday to look forward to.

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Tip Top IV a symbol of excellence in Galapagos cruising

One of the top #yachts in #Galapagos, great value and comfort combined with a world class expedition staff. The Tip Top fleet is one of the oldest in Galapagos travel a founding member of the Galapagos cruise operator association and a standard setter for many years. The Tip Top IV is a great option for a first class cruise in the Galapagos archipelago, although it does not offer the luxury found in other boats, it matches up in value and service. This unique travel program can be combined with tours to Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest and Patagonia. You can book this and other South America travel programs with Voyagers travel based in Quito - Ecuador. www.galapagoscruise.com.ec

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Galapagos cruises: expedition ships or small yachts?

One question you need to ask yourself when considering a visit to the Galapagos Islands is whether to go on a large expedition ship or a small-scale cruise. For anyone wondering why this is such an important thing to ask yourself, you need to know the ins and outs of Galapagos travel.

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Galapagos Islands penguins: nature’s survival experts

The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world’s rarest and most enchanting animal life. The endemic marine iguanas and tortoises, amongst countless other species, have thrived on these isolated islands for millennia. However, there is one animal on the Galapagos that really stands out for its ability to adapt and overcome: the penguin.

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Galapagos gets Google - and you get to view before you visit!

Last month Google, the Galapagos National Park and the Darwin Foundation revealed that they had sent a team of researchers on a ten day mission to map the islands.

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New cruise matrix helps pick best Galapagos trip

Any trip to the Galapagos Islands is likely to be the holiday of a lifetime. It’s almost impossible to exaggerate the sheer spectacle of these incredible Islands.

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Galapagos for families: The ultimate school trip

If you’re looking to nurture your little ones’ love of exploration then why not consider a holiday destination with a difference? Family holidays in the Galapagos let kids get closer to real nature than possibly anywhere else in the world. This isn’t petting animals in a zoo or seeing trained animals performing tricks, what you get in the Galapagos is the real natural world at your fingertips.

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Why visit Galapagos in November?

The Galapagos Islands are a place that can be visited at any time of year. Such is the majesty and mystery of the scenery and wildlife here, a visit at any point is going to be very rewarding. However, November is a particularly great time for a Galapagos cruise for a number of reasons.

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Diving Galapagos Islands: The best scuba spots

The Galapagos Islands are perhaps most famous for their enormous contribution to natural history. Charles Darwin was inspired and entranced in equal measure by the wildlife he found to write his magnum opus On the Origin of Species. However, today it is the marine life found in the waters around the Galapagos that can really astonish.

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The best Galapagos Islands to visit: Bartolome

Picking just one of the Galapagos Islands to visit above the others is an almost impossible task. With so many incredible places to see in the archipelago, any tour of the Galapagos should take in as many as possible.

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Cruising the Galapagos Islands: The greatest retirement trip ever!

If you’ve heard of the term ‘bucket list’ you’ll

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What to pack for your Galapagos Islands cruise

If you’re setting sail on a Galapagos Island cruise

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