Galapagos Multisport Adventure for adventure seekers!

Galapagos Multisport Adventure for adventure seekers!

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Galapagos Multisport Adventure: If you are adventurous by nature, and a lot of adrenaline rush and thrill are all that you expect from your vacation. Opting for the Galapagos mutisport tours would be a good option for you. Located at the convergence of three ocean currents. The archipelago experiences constant volcanic and seismic activities, and therefore. This is a favorite travel destination for many adventurous travelers. Apart from being home to some of the best beaches and the rarest wildlife of the world. The Galapagos Islands are also becoming a heaven for sports enthusiast.

The multisport tours available in the Galapagos Islands allow tourists to indulge in different type of activities, like hiking, sea kayaking, diving, snorkeling, Stand Up Paddling (SUP), horseback riding and mountain biking, among others. Naturalist walks and wildlife viewing, though not sport activities per se. Can also give you an adrenaline rush apart from giving you a chance to get up, close and personal with nature.

So, if you are not one of those travelers. Who prefer to spend their vacations lazying on a deck chair on the beach, and would like to explore the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador in a unique way, the Galapagos multisport is what you have to opt for.A

These tours are especially designed for sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Here is a guide of the different sports that you can enjoy during your Galapagos Islands sojourn

Diving

This is an excellent way to explore the amazing marine wildlife of the Galapagos. Just imagine how exciting it would be to swim side by side with a group of Galapagos hammerhead sharks or a giant manta ray. Different itineraries introduce you to different types of wil

dlife and you can choose any of them according to your preference. Though the marine life you get to witness largely depends on your dive site. You can expect to witness Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, sea lions, turtles, mobulas, sting rays, reef fishes, Galapagos eel, eagle rays, sea horses and barracudas.

You might also get a chance to view the coral walls and the different types of invertebrates. The diving tours in the Galapagos are usually all inclusive and include diving gear, meals, accommodation, guides and transportation. All that you need to do is dive deep and enjoy. June to December is the ideal time for diving at the Galapagos Islands.

This is one of the most interesting sports that you can indulge in, during your tour of the Galapagos Islands. While kayaking is always enjoyable, it is even more so when you do it in the crystal clear water of this archipelago. This allows you to visit the remote areas of the islands, to which larger ships or cruises can’t reach.

While kayaking with a licensed guide, you can expect to discover something exciting at every island. Kayaking lets you enjoy an up-close view of the wildlife and the islands, and get a completely different perspective of the flora and fauna of the region.

 

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is one of the major attractions for almost all Galapagos tourists. The best thing about snorkeling is that no matter whether you have done it before or not, you can easily do it with little training.

All that you need to do is swim and breathe properly through the snorkel. You are always guided by an experienced professional who tells you everything about basic safety, equipment usage, conservation instructions, and what you should look out for while snorkeling.

Unlike scuba diving, you don’t have to use a lot of complicated equipment or take detailed training in snorkeling. You can comfortably experience the amazing marine wildlife of the Galapagos by indulging in this sport. Be ready to be greeted by the playful sea-lions, the inquisitive marine iguanas, the graceful green sea turtles, the paddling penguins and a host of other animals.

 

Hiking

The Galapagos hiking adventure-tours let the tourists encounter the nature and wildlife from close quarters. Unlike the conventional boat-based tours, you can explore the lava trails. Which are full of exotic birdlife, but not visited by most of the tourists.

You can take a stroll on the white or brown sand beaches like those of the Tortuga Bay beach, El Garrapatero, Gardner Bay beach, Conway Bay beach and Puerto Villamil. While doing this, you can meet the marine iguanas, sea lions and the blue-footed boobies. You can also explore the Miconia forest trails, where you can look forward to meeting the giant Galapagos tortoises or walk down the rim of the Sierra Negra, which is the second largest volcano caldera of the world.

Throughout your hiking journey, you can meet the different Galapagos finch species, which inspired Charles Darwin – the famous English geologist and naturalist. You can also consider hiking to the summit of a dormant volcano and walking along the sides of the stunning lagoons.

While all the Galapagos Islands are not open to exploration, make sure you explore all that are allowed to be explored and experience nature at its best. However, ensure to drink lots of water while hiking; else, you will become dehydrated very quickly. It is also important to explore the islands always under the guidance of a trained and experienced guide.

 

Biking

If you like to explore new places by bike. You would surely love the biking and cycling tours of the Galapagos Islands Ecuador. With the pedal power in your hand, you can visit the most secluded and unexplored parts of the islands. The Galapagos cycling adventures are often combined with snorkeling, volcano hike and wildlife walks, and these are what make these tours all the more exciting.

One thing that needs to be kept in mind while opting for these cycling tours is that these are intended mainly for experienced cyclists who can skillfully ride through the different terrains of the islands. These tours include a wide variety of activities, such as visiting local coffee farms, roaming around the picturesque islands, meeting the sea lions and the marine iguanas etc.

 Now that you know about the major sports that one can enjoy at the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, make sure to enjoy some of these, if not all, during your next tour to the archipelago. If you are interested in a Galapagos Multisport Tour, click here  ——–>  Galapagos Adventure Tours & Multisports