| The Galapagos Islands are a group of volcanic islands | | | | all the trimmings and luxuries of any other cruise |
| in the Pacific Ocean, 970Km West of Ecuador. It is a | | | | except with the addition of seeing this bizarre place in |
| world heritage area with wildlife found on the islands | | | | the middle of the Pacific. You can expect to see things |
| that doesn't exist anywhere else on the planet. In times | | | | that very few people have ever seen and experience |
| gone by the Islands were very difficult to get to | | | | this exciting, remote environment. |
| however, Galapagos vacations have become a reality | | | | A tour around the Galapagos Islands isn't for everyone. |
| in recent times due to the tour operators meeting the | | | | It is a destination like no other and an adventure like |
| demand for cruises and tours around the area. | | | | nothing you have ever seen. The whole family will |
| The theory of evolution was inspired by visits to the | | | | enjoy it. Your accommodation will be the luxury ship |
| Island by Charles Darwin. There are 13 main Islands | | | | that brought you there and you will likely be able to |
| and your Galapagos vacation could take you around | | | | book excursions around the islands. |
| most of them. | | | | The ship will be fully stocked with everything you need |
| Wild life is abundant in the area; everything from giant | | | | and will be luxury accommodation. The ships that |
| tortoise to iguana can be seen roaming around the | | | | cruise around the Galapagos Islands are usually smaller |
| islands as well as hundreds of species that are unique | | | | ships with a smaller number of crew making for a |
| to the Galapagos Islands. | | | | friendlier, more family like atmosphere. Instead of |
| The weather on the islands varies depending upon the | | | | formal dining you will likely have a BBQ. |
| time of year you visit. For example June to November | | | | There will usually be a specialist on board, supplied by |
| will bring a comfortable temperature of 22 ºC, | | | | the cruise operator, a naturalist who will be an expert |
| whereas May to December brings a much higher | | | | on the animals and plants on the islands. This guide is |
| temperature of 26 ºC. Heavy rains can occur in | | | | an invaluable asset who can show you the best the |
| the rainy season which is effected by the El Nino | | | | islands have to offer, be sure to utilize them to the |
| phenomenon. | | | | maximum. They love their subject matter and love to |
| A Galapagos vacation will more than likely come with | | | | talk about it so ask as many questions as you like. |