We are proudly into our fourth decade of operating high quality tours and cruises in the Galapagos Islands and throughout mainland Ecuador. As a result of our experience, coupled with our in-depth knowledge and special expertise in the field, we have been able to nurture an intimate and trusting relationship with the people of Ecuador and our clients.

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client speaks “We were on your Galapagos trip in November on Cachalote and I just wanted to tell you that this was perfect! The boat, the crew and everything else was meeting or exceeding our expectations, so that we had a very nice stay there. Thank you for that! ” - Florian
Description of the Islands The Galapagos islands…… a unique archipelago……a unique experience. It is dramatic yet beautiful world of volcanic landscapes and fearless animals: Giant tortoises, fur seals, sea lions, marine iguanas, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and much more. A visit to this national park and world heritage site will be an unforgettable, and unparalleled experience.

Located in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 1000km off the coast of Ecuador, straddling the equator. The isolation of these islands has permitted life forms to evolve into species found only in Galapagos. Famously observed by Charles Darwin, his research contributed to the fame of the islands.

The archipelago encompasses over 50 islands of volcanic origin that are spread out over an area of about 4500 sq. kms. The oldest of these is not more than 2.4 million years old, a baby in geological terms. The islands are among the most volcanically active group of islands in the world.

The Galapagos gained fame with the publication of Darwin’s Voyage Of The Beagle and Origin Of The Species, but also with various scientific expeditions, notably, The California Academy of Sciences in 1906.

The Galapagos National Park was established in 1959 to protect the unique and therefore precious flora and fauna of the islands. In that same year the Charles Darwin Research Station was founded in Academy Bay on Isla Santa Cruz. Both of these help to create the well managed and protected national park we have today.

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Amazon Rainforest Napo Wild Life center 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS 480
Amazon Rainforest Casa del Suizo 5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS480
Otavalo Hotel 55

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