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Just got back from a trip to Galapagos Islands, one of the best trips I have ever taken (and I have traveled a lot). We flew into mainland Ecuador for one night, took a small plane out to the Islands the next morning and were on a small cruise ship (40 passengers) for a week. The ship (Isabella ii) was very nice and the food excellent but this was not a luxury cruise. We had 3 naturalists onboard. This was a trip sponsored by the University of North Carolina alumni association and we had a professor on board who is an expert on the region who gave several lectures. Before hand the tour company (Orbridge) sent us about 10 books (including 2 of Darwin's books) that we read before the trip.
It was a very active trip with a lot of hiking (some fairly steep hills), GREAT snorkeling and kayaking. This is a trip you need to take while you are still in good physical shape. Not everyone on the trip was able to do every activity, but those who did not (especially those who did not snorkel) really missed out.
The animals were the highlight, especially while snorkeling. Seals, sea lions, penguins, giant marine turtles, iguanas, colorful fish, snorkeled all around us. Because the islands are for the most part uninhabited the animals have little fear of humans. The naturalists were with us on all the tours and had to caution us not to touch the animals but often the animals touched the humans and wanted to play!
It was an expensive trip, but it was a once in a life time trip and well with the money. I highly recommend it for those of you who love the outdoors and animals.
Jo Ann
It was a very active trip with a lot of hiking (some fairly steep hills), GREAT snorkeling and kayaking. This is a trip you need to take while you are still in good physical shape. Not everyone on the trip was able to do every activity, but those who did not (especially those who did not snorkel) really missed out.
The animals were the highlight, especially while snorkeling. Seals, sea lions, penguins, giant marine turtles, iguanas, colorful fish, snorkeled all around us. Because the islands are for the most part uninhabited the animals have little fear of humans. The naturalists were with us on all the tours and had to caution us not to touch the animals but often the animals touched the humans and wanted to play!
It was an expensive trip, but it was a once in a life time trip and well with the money. I highly recommend it for those of you who love the outdoors and animals.
Jo Ann