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Visiting Galapagos Islands, Ecuador


Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best... more » Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best snorkeling. « less
Flights: Cheap airfare to Galapagos Islands (arriving in Quito, Ecuador - Mariscal Sucre Airport)

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11 Things to Do

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Casa Iguana Mar Y Sol

5 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
Jul 17, 2009

We stayed at this property for 4 nights in June 09. Shortly after we arrived, the owner of the inn made us feel this B&B was more like home . She made inter-island speed-boat reservations for us...more

Hotel Casa Blanca

5 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
Jul 13, 2009

We stayed at Casa Blanca for two nights at the start and one night at the end of our Galapagos adventure. For the first stay, we were in the dome room right on top of the hotel which is absolutely...more

Hotel Casa Blanca

5 of 5 stars
San Jose
Jul 12, 2009

We stayed at the Hotel Casa Blanca for 3 nights before getting on a Galapagos tour and we had a wonderful experience at the hotel. Jackie was a great host and her breakfasts were great! She served...more

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