Category: Galapagos Travel Articles

Ecuador is the ideal Green Travel Destination Ecuador ecotourism destinations: It is not for no good reason that Ecuador has been awarded with the World's Leading Green Destination for two consecutive years. During the international 2016 World Travel Awards, Ecuador managed to earn the title yet again, beating Norway, Costa Rica, Perú among others. Well, just so you don't miss them, here's our ultimate list of some of the best Ecuador ecotourism destinations you should definitely come to visit. These spots are not only awsome, but they are also quite accessible. Check them out! 1. Las Latas Cascades - Misahualli Located at aprox. 8 km out of  the ideally small town of Misahualli (in the direction of Tena), this spot is perfect for submerging into nature and breathing clean air. A big sign signals the entrance to the cascades where mild trek (1 hr) will lead you the awesome spot where you can catch a sight of butterflies, birds and jungle vegetation, and even take a well-deserved dip in the cascade. By the way, its quite cheap to get there and perfect for slef-organized excursions. 2. Baños and its awsome rivers The small town of Baños de Agua Santa is located on hot spot in the Andean region of Ecuador. Famous Tungurahua Volcano gives birth to healing thermal baths and breed a fertile land. Baños is also home to more than 60 waterfalls, Pailón del Diablo is featured above. High-adrenaline outdoor activities, as well as easy access to Llanganates National Park or to the Jungle. A great spot for ecotourism and adventure! 3. Mindo Mindo Lindo (Beautiful Mindo) indeed! This spot is no only one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth (caught between two of the most biologically diverse regions in the world, Chocoan lowlands and the Tropical Andes), it is also conveniently located

How to plan a Galapagos family vacation that your family will remember forever. U.S. Travel's survey reveals 4 Important Lessons when it comes to Planning a Galapagos family vacation 1._ When on vacation, plan activities to do as a family. While parents and kids often do separate activities on a family vacation, more than half children agree strongly that vacations are a time when they get to sped quality time with their parents. Set aside time to make memories together on your family vacation and you'll have stories to tell for years to come. 2._ Consider including your children's grandparents. Children are enthusiastic about travelling with their grandparents. Well over half of children reported feeling closer to their grandparents after a family vacation together and enjoying remembering what they did with their grandparents after they returned home. 3._ Focus first on vacation activities. When asked to identify their favorite memory from their last family vacation, more children selected "what they did" than any other category. For kids a meaningful vacation is one where they get to do interesting things and this is more important than where they say or where they go. 4._ Do something adventurous or try something new More than two - thirds of the children surveyed believe that a family vacation is an opportunity to try activities that they cannot do at home. A family - friendly adventure will broaden your children's horizons, brig all of your closer together and create lasting memories. 5._ Travel insurance and personal accident. Protect your life and your family, purchase insurance that covers any events outside their own country, it can be annoying but can also make a difference. Safety first. 6._ What to bring recomendations. Request a list of usefull things that you will need on your destination, remember that your Galapagos travel agent is your

Galapagos cruise or island hopping land tour? Perhaps one of the most asked questions by travelers visiting Galapagos. After all, there are 21 islands in the Galapagos chain. The islands sit on the Nazca Plate and it's considered one of the most biodiverse sites in the planet. It's certainly a great place to visit, but a there's a lot to see and do too. So, how to choose the right trip type?  There are about 85 yachts and ships ready to take visitors on over-night trips. There are hotels and restaurants on Floreana, Isabela, San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz. Day boats are available to visit the uninhabited islands if you are inland. There are 116 visitor sites, 62 snorkeling sites or scuba-diving sites, and 54 land sites. The thing with this question is that there's no best answer, it mostly depends on what you expect from your trip and the experience you are looking forward to. Below you have a detailed cons and pros list of each of your options for you to consider before your visit.   The Galápagos Cruise Experience   Pros Oh! The places you’ll see. A cruise is the best way to get a big-picture panorama of the archipelago. Cruises have unique access to remote visitor sites on uninhabited islands with special wildlife viewing opportunities, such as Fernandina in the far west. Time-efficient. Cruises are best for time budgeting. Ships will be navigating at night, meaning fewer daylight hours are spent in transit. Convenient. As with cruising in general, the planning work is done. The itinerary is set. Meals are taken care of. Travelers only have to unpack and pack the main suitcase once. Added bonus: constant service. Most cruises have a cruise director and 24/7 service staff on board.   Cons Life at sea. Although