Galapagos Islands – Experience nature at its very best.

Located on the Pacific coast line of Ecuador, Galapagos is a small archipelago of islands that is known across the world for its natural scenic beauty. This has attracted the attention of lot of tourist, who frequently visit the islands to soak in the beauty of nature. Galapagos is an island group of 13 big and 6 small islands, and is popular because of its wildlife features. Also popularized by Charles Darwin, who devised the ‘theory of evolution’ here, you feel like making multiple Galapagos trips if you love wildlife and wilderness in general. In 1978, the Galapagos Islands were declared as world’s heritage site and national park, so that tourist trips can be organized and facilitated in a much better organized manner.

 

The list of all the islands located in the Galapagos archipelago

 

• Bartolome
• Santiago
• Fernandina
• Espanola
• Santa Cruz
• North Seymour
• Marchena
• Pinta
• Darwin & Wolf
• South Plaza
• Pinzon
• Santa Fe
• Baltra
• Floreana
• San Cristobal
• Rabida
• Genovesa
• Isabela

 

Must see

 

Being a world heritage site and a national park, Amazon Jungle Tours in Galapagos islands are undertaken only with the help of tourist guide. There are pre-marked paths for these tours which are to be followed by all, but worry not as the unique fauna features are very much visible on these paths.

 

You would also like to pay visit to the many research stations on these islands that are managed by Charles Darwin foundation to get a never like before experience with animals. These research centers exhibit artifacts of natural and local history, which might interest you.

The famous tortoises found on Galapagos Islands, could be met personally at any of the Tortoise Breeding Center located at Puerto Villamil. This might just be the most interesting and unique visits of your life.

 

Must Do

 

The only means to visit many of the remote Galapagos islands is by undertaking a long cruise. There are many big and small boats available for the same, but you are going to spend considerable amount time on them. So it is advisable that you pick a boat that meets your basic requirements and is big enough for your team. While you are on the cruise, you should also try your hand at snorkeling with sea lions and pacific sea turtles.

 

Unique activities

• Snorkeling
• Horseback Riding
• Diving
• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Hiking
• Biking
• Fishing

 

Unique Fauna

• Galápagos tortoise: has average life span of 150 years
• Marine Iguana – only Iguana that lives in water
• Galapagos Hawk
• Flightless Cormorant
• Santiago Nesoryzomys

 

Unique Flora

• Myrtle
• Mangrove
• Saltbush cactus
• The incensé tree
• Carob tree
• Poison apple tree
• Chala and yellow cordial
• Galápagos guava
• Cat's claw
• Galapagos coffee
• Passionflower

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