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All you need to know about your scuba diving Galapagos beginner course  | Why you should take a PADI certification in Galapagos? If you are looking forward to combine an awesome trip with finally getting a PADI open water diver certification, you’ve come to the right place. Galapagos is among the most bio-diverse sites in the world, and every traveler’s dream when it comes to scuba diving.  Though Galapagos is thought as an advanced diving spot, the truth is it holds a wide variety of diving sites suitable for every level.   So, yes, there are plenty of sites and plenty of options to finally getting your PADI Open Water certification in Galapagos.  Already got on? Well, there are also advanced diving courses available. Here’s a short list of why you should take your PADI certification in Galapagos?  Also, all you need to know about a scuba diving Galapagos beginner course.   1. Galapagos holds awesome spots to learn the basics   Contrary to popular belief, Galapagos holds a wide variety of sites to practice diving at a beginner level. Actually, some of those seem ready-made to suit different leaning levels. You can find the hard-core diving sites such as Gordon Rocks, but also spots suitable for beginners like the ones around Puerto Ayora such as EL Barranco, Punta Estrada and La Lobería (Caamaño Islet). As it will not just be all about learning, these sites are not short of amazing wildlife and offer outstanding encounters with marine wildlife.    TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PADI OPEN WATER  COURSE SET IN PUERTO AYORA GALAPAGOS   2. An astounding array of marine bio-diversity   Because the Galapagos Islands are influenced by deep currents and are a part of a marine reserve, you are guaranteed to see an abundance of marine life.

Galapagos on a budget The Galapagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for adventurous travelers of all ages—there’s so much to do and see, not even a month is long enough. And since few have that kind of time for travel anyway. It’s smart to get your itinerary right so you don’t miss any must-see sights and experiences when visiting Galapagos on a budget. You can do the Galapagos in two ways, a land-based, island hopping tour or a cruise. Cruise itineraries are controlled by the government and arranged into two categories—both to control the flow of tourists to the delicate island ecosystems and to ensure passenger safety with ships navigating tight spaces. You don’t have a lot of options to design your own itinerary if you travel by boat. Island hopping tours offers more flexibility to create the type of experience you crave in the Galapagos Islands. A good tour operator will give you several options for arranging your days and activities for a personalized vacation. Additionaly, thay are more flexible on burget too, as thay allow you to choose form various hotel categories.  Keep in mind that any Galapagos itinerary requires a full day of travel on either end. You’ll fly to mainland Ecuador and then a shorter hop to the islands themselves. So if you choose a 7-day itinerary, you’ll need to block out at least nine days for your trip. Here’s our suggestion for an adventure-packed itinerary for 30+ explorers.   Day 1: Arrive in San Cristobal and set your sights on the frigate birds.   You’ll definitely want to hit the Interpretation Center as soon as you arrive to help you orient yourself to the Galapagos Islands and the amazing wildlife. Don’t forget to take the trail to to Frigate Bird Hill to see your first