Top 8 Best Places To Visit In The Galapagos
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Top 8 Best Places To Visit In The Galapagos.
The Galapagos archipelago is comprised of a total of 13 major and 7 smaller islands home to a staggering range of endemic species that famously inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Here are a selection of the most popular islands.
Santa Cruz Island
North Seymour Island
Isabela Island
Floreana Island
San Cristobal Island
Baltra Island
Santa Fe Island
Espanola Island
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First Impression of Galapagos... One of the TOP Places On Our Bucket List!
See how to travel from Guayaquil, Ecuador to #PuertoAyora on Isla Santa Cruz, #Galapagos Islands. Take note that most people spend a small fortune to visit Galapagos by taking cruises which cost well into five figures. In this series of #TravelVlogs, we’re going to show you how to do more and spend less. So BE sure to watch our entire vlog series so that you can plan out your travel activities.
Because of how far the islands are from the mainland AND the entire Galapagos cluster of islands is an archipelago of volcanic islands, food & supplies are shipped in, which contributes to higher prices. But you don’t have to spend as much as you think, which allows more travelers to check this destination off their bucket list and experience the Galapagos sooner than people imagine.
Galapagos Islands along with all of Ecuador uses USD as their currency.
Before leaving Guayaquil, we paid for a $20 transit pass at the airport that must be purchased per traveler. Upon arriving to the Seymour Airport on Isla Baltra, we had to pay the $100 Galapagos Island Fee which goes towards maintenance of the islands, conservation, protection of the animals, infrastructure and the employees doing all the work (we found this out from one of the island’s National Park Rangers.)
After going through the airport, there’s a $5 bus fee to go to the Baltra Ferry which is $1 fee to cross the Itabaca Channel. Once you cross the channel, there’s two options to head 40ish km to Puerto Ayora:
Option 1: Take the $25 Taxi which is the island’s “transport” service and is 4-door pick-up truck
Option 2: Take the bus for $5
We ended up splitting the $25 taxi fee with a couple from the Netherlands, as it’s a directional fee, not a per-person fee! SCORE!
Stay tuned for more Galapagos travel vlog vids!
Traveling to the Galapagos Islands to Live the #FlightieLife
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I was invited by Flight Centre to spend a week in the Galapagos as an honorary flightie on a G Adventure tour. The Galapagos Islands are some of the most magical places on earth, where man and wildlife live together in harmony in a way I've never seen before. While in the Galapagos, I swam with wild sea lions, walked alongside the largest tortoises, made friends with marine iguanas and watched the daily lives of pelicans and crabs. If you love wildlife and are a nature person, the Galapagos NEEDS to be on your bucket list. You can check out the G Adventures Trip here:
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Ep 10: Backpacking the Galápagos Islands
Traveling to the Galapagos islands on a budget ? Yes, it's possible.
We stayed there for about 3 weeks and spent no more than 600$ each, including the flight, the entrance fee, accomodation and food. And believe us, we saw almost everything we wanted to and even more...
How ? We just asked people in the street if they knew a place where we could help in exchange of a bed.
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Budget travel in the Galapagos! | Budget Santa Cruz
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Let’s not pretend the Galapagos are cheap but let’s not also be fooled by the $15,000 Luxury Cruses that so many places seem to say are the only way to see this beautiful Archipelago. While it is more expensive than the mainland ,this destination is home to 25,000+ permanent residents and you can be darn sure they don’t live here for $45,000 a month.
So we set out to share what our Galapagos adventure cost us and we think that many people will be surprised and excited to see that they too can visit these islands!
Total Spent on Santa Cruz = $360 USD for 1 week.
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Top 10 Best Things To Do in Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Puerto Ayora Travel Guide. MUST WATCH. Top 10 things you have to do in Puerto Ayora. We have sorted Tourist Attractions in Puerto Ayora for You. Discover Puerto Ayora as per the Traveler Resources given by our Travel Specialists. You will not miss any fun thing to do in Puerto Ayora.
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List of Best Things to do in Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Las Grietas
Reserva El Chato
Charles Darwin Research Station
Santa Cruz Fish Market
El Garrapatero
Laguna las Ninfas
Playa de los Alemanes
Malecon de Puerto Ayora
Galeria Aymara
Playa de los Perros
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Best Hotels and Resorts in Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Hotel Guide of Santa Cruz. MUST WATCH. Best Hotels in Santa Cruz.
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Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel
Hotel Cucuve Suites
Finch Bay Galapagos Hote
Hotel Coloma Galapagos
Angermeyer Waterfront Inn
Hotel Solymar
Galapagos Habitat by Eco Luxury Group
Hotel Fiesta
Pikaia Lodge
Hotel Silberstein
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Travel to Galapagos Islands with tour guides (HD)
Travel to Galapagos Islands with tour guides - Galapagos Islands tourism & vacations
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The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago of islands belonging to Ecuador in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite remote and isolated, lying some 1000 km (620 miles) west of the South American continent. The Galapagos archipelago consists of 13 main islands and 6 smaller isles, which together embrace some 50,000 sq km (19,500 sq miles) of ocean.
See in Galapagos Islands
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On each island, the number of visitors are limited and there are only a small number of official landing and visitor sites. You must follow the instructions of your guide to protect the wildlife and you are not allowed off the marked paths. This is not a problem as the animals are so tame they will sit right on the path or cross it without caring about mere tourists.
The Charles Darwin foundation administers several research stations throughout the islands, including a large station in Puerto Ayora that is worth visiting for its animal and natural history exhibits, the Galapagos Interpretation Center in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and the Tortoise Breeding Center are the most interesting of the breeding centers in Puerto Villamil.
Samba Galapagos, Chimborazo SE-110, ☎ 289 0418, M/S Samba offers 8 or 15 day cruises around the archipelago. Our Galapagos trips are oriented to live and experience an authentic adventure in a unique and incomparable natural world. You will live an unforgettable Galapagos vacation due to the dedication we place on the learning experience about the natural history of the archipelago 2.850.
Independent Travel Guide, Isla San Cristóbal Av Alsacio Northia y Esmeraldas (Galapagos), ☎ 095283409, [28]. 10. Ecuador based ten year independent Galapagos Islands travel guide. American expat guides couples and families throughout the enchanted islands. 600.
Bartolome Island
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A very small island teemed with great views and wildlife next to its neighbour San Salvador (James) island. The most photographed view of the islands is found here, the famous Pinnacle Rock and the distant islands. A wooden staircase allows us to gradually ascend to the top of this large cone, without adding physical damage (erosion) to the path itself. This small island offers plenty of rewarding activities.
Wildlife highlights: Being a young island, it only allows pioneer species to conquer and thrive here. Geology and scenery are fascinating. Pinnacle Rock is by all means the best photographic attraction.
Cruises in Galapagos Islands
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Cruises are the only option to see the majority of remote islands.Galapagos Cruises on the Galapagos Islands Imagine Ecuador [29] The Galapagos Tours 36, other options for selecting a cruise in the Galapagos Islands from local operators are Galapagos Boutique Yachts 37, Galapagos by Voyagers Travel, amongst other specialized travel agents.
An important cruise review site to look at and find trip reports and comments refering to the different boats operating in the archipelago is: Galapagos Travel Advisor 39.
Although the Galapagos Islands are a beautiful once -in- a -lifetime experience no matter which boat you are on, remember that you'll still spend a considerable amount of your holiday on board. Here are the most common considerations when choosing a boat.
Do I take a Galapagos Large or Galapagos Small Boat?
Small Galapagos boats, as well as impressive cruise ships have both advantages and drawbacks.
Small Galapagos Yachts:
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For those who prefer a more intimate experience onboard and on the islands, we recommend choosing a small yacht. The small yachts that we offer are typically handmade romantic sailboats or swift modern motor yachts that offer high quality personal service. All the confort and luxury on board you will find on the Galapagos Catamarans38
There is less impact on the fragile Galapagos environment. Another advantage to small yachts is the fact that often, large ships cannot anchor or disembark at some visitor sites due to their size or a high number of passengers.
Galapagos Cruise Ships: [Cruises]
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For those that want the extra safety, social feel, amenities, stability, and spaciousness that cruise ships provide, larger ships may be the ideal way to visit the Galapagos. The Galapagos National Park sets a wise limit on ships to 100 passengers.
The cruise ships offer more spacious and often more comfortable standards in service and accommodations than you thought necessary, but will truly enhance your trip.
Charter a Galapagos Boat If you are group of students, a corporation, a club, on a honeymoon and want a private experience, or any group of people who wants to explore the Galapagos Islands on a chartered boat.
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - ARE THEY WORTH IT? - Chase the Story 40
With our amazing sailing trip to the Galapagos Islands coming to an end, we go in search of the elusive penguins (yes - apparently there are penguins at the Equator - who knew??) Along the way, we come across swimming iguanas, a No Swimming Sign (which we thankfully listened to, as it was Shark Central), sea horses, blue-footed boobies and we get to swim with enormous turtles. In the name of adventure, we surf the waves in to one remote region of Isla Isabela on a motor boat which turns out to be mildly terrifying.
Happy sailing everyone!
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SOLO BACKPACKING the Santa Cruz trek, Peru
Solo Backpacking the 4-day Santa Cruz trek in Huascaran, Peru
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After hiking the famous Laguna 69, a hike that goes up to 4600 meters in elevation, I tackled the 4-day Santa Cruz trek in Huascaran National Park outside of Huaraz, Peru.
The majority of the hike takes place over 4000 meters, and I decided to do it independently and solo for the benefit of the personal challenge. Could I handle hiking at altitude with weight on? Would it be crazy to do it solo?
I started my adventure in the scariest collectivo ride ever, then began a journey through beautiful valleys, mountains, peaks, and lagoons in Peru's incredible Cordillera Blanca mountains.
Along the way I met some interesting people (and animals!) and saw some beautiful mountains. A few mishaps occurred but overall I learned that I CAN DO THIS!
This video will help to show you what the hike is like, and even if you don't plan to do it yourself, I'm sure there will be aspects that you can relate to!
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