Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Archipelago, cradle for Charles Darwin's observations and conclusions to his theory of evolution. Pinnacle of the World for its fascinating biological diversity. Where fauna demonstrates no fear or timidity towards the presence or nearness of humans. Formed around 4 or 5 million years ago and located on both sides of the equatorial line approximately 600 miles (970 km) west of continental Ecuador. Many islands are only tips of some volcanoes and show an advanced state of erosion, others are completely immersed. Due to its distance from the continent and because it was never attached to it, the existent flora and fauna evolved extraordinarily up to what they are today and have reminded unchanged. Plants and animals inherent to the islands did not have any predators for thousands of years of evolution, thus, animals show no fear in the presence of humans and other animals.

The Galapagos experience involves a full week of activities where you will be able to observe the majority of its land and marine species while trekking through various islands and meandering intimately among the wildlife; snorkeling in the company of playful sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, fish species of all kinds and colors plus many more. Kayaking to observe both species from a different perspective. Encounters with the animals are from very short distances allowing great photographic opportunities as well personal emotional highs. The wildlife is made up mainly of birds, mammals and reptiles, most of which endemic only to these islands. All of this, inside the spectacular landscape of the Galapagos Islands and while enjoying on-board living in one of the best yachts in the archipelago.

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