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Meeting giant tortoises in the Galapagos
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Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock
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Sea lion on the beach of Espanola Island
Genovesa
DarAnne Dunning
Plenty of wildlife and birdwatching in the Galapagos Islands
Floreana
Floreana Island
South Plaza Island
Bright red sesuvium makes for a surreal landscape
North Seymour
Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
Santa Cruz Island
Charlotte Bleijenberg
Brilliantly colored flamingos
Isabela
Beach on Isabela island
Galapagos Eco Tours
Snorkel with incredible sea turtles
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Costa Rica Costa Rica offers a breathtaking array of sights and sounds throughout its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and variety of wildlife. This dynamic country enthusiastically welcomes travelers to experience its treasured landscape and natural beauty. Colorful tree frogs, giant leatherback turtles, screaming howler monkeys, and crawling …
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Galapagos Freighter Accident Update

Adventure Life has been keeping in close contact with IGTOA (International Galapagos Tour Operators Association) for the most up-to-date news on the freighter accident in the Galapagos. We wanted to share the details in an effort to keep our travelers informed. The incident occured on May 9th when the Galapaface 1 ran aground in a bay adjacent …
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Tungurahua in the news again

You may have seen our Tungurahua blog posting back in February. If not, you can check it out here to read the story or to refresh your memory. Well, the volcano is causing excitement yet again! During the afternoon of April 4th, Tungurahua started showing signs of activity with some strong explosions and vapor emissions with ash content. The …
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Protecting a Living Museum

A brief history of human impact on the Galapagos Islands The Galapagos first appeared on maps around 1570 with various explorers making stops but never settling on the islands. Whalers and maritime fur traders started moving in during the 18th century. At this time, tortoises were hunted as a source of meat since they could be kept alive …
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Experience the Galapagos, Your Way

In no other place on earth can travelers hike in search of ancient tortoises, kayak past hundreds of sunbathing iguanas, and swim among sea lions all in the same day! There are so many ways to see the Galapagos, so it can be difficult to choose. Our guide will help you decide the right style of travel for you.
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Scientific Discovery in the Galapagos

Unlike other volcanic island chains, such as Hawaii, the Galapagos have multiple volcanoes that are simultaneously active. As if these islands were not mysterious enough with so many unique wildlife species and plant life, they also happen to be volcanic! There are recent findings about the islands' mantle plume. For those of us who are …
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IGTOA's First Galapagos Guide Training Course a Success

IGTOA (International Galapagos Tour Operators Association) held the first "Five Star Guiding in Five Days" course at Charles Darwin Research Station from November 18 to November 23. Twenty-six guides and two representatives from the Galapagos National Park participated in the course designed to further develop and educate guides. Daily …
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Travel and Leisure A-List: Adventure Life one of the Best for Galapagos and Peru Travel

Adventure Life's Brian Morgan is recognized by Travel + Leisure' A-List 2011 -- the annual list features the world's best agents and operators in the travel industry. We are thrilled to be listed as the go-to for advice on Galapagos cruises and Peru travel. Travel + Leisure "evaluated thousands of agents to come up with this …
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Fire in the Galapagos

News from the Galapagos – fire on Isabela Island. The fire was started accidentally by a local farmer, who was burning weeds on his land. The fire quickly spread out of control, and now many farms in the Cerro Verde area have been affected. It seems a classic example of the serious impact we humans can have on fragile ecosystems like the …
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Galapagos Travel: Rules for Galapagos Visitors, a Good Time for a Good Reminder

Last month, the Galapagos National Park Service announced they are closing visitor access to two of the tortoise corrals at Santa Cruz's Fausto Llerena Tortoise center -- due to some irresponsible behaviors by, reportedly, both some select travelers and naturalist guides. Behaviors reported include littering and violating the park's rules …
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Galapagos Travel Following the Tsunami

The dining room of the Finch Bay hotel is cleaned after the flood. The hotel was flooded by the equivalent of various very high tides – not waves. Finch Bay re-opened to visitors on March 15, 2011[/caption] Like Hawaii, the Galapagos Islands were impacted by the tsunami that resulted from the devastating earthquake that hit Japan on March …
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Tsunami Alert for Galapagos and Other Regions in Latin America

UPDATE (March 12, 2011): The tsunami hit the Galapagos about an hour later than originally expected. Seas are choppier around the entire archipelago, but nothing too severe or extremely unusual. Waves at Academy Bay, in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island), were taller than normal as well, but there are no records of any damages caused to boats, …
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Lonesome George Might Be a Father Yet

Last week came news from the Galapagos National Park that Lonesome George -- the last Pinta Island Tortoise in the world -- may yet become a father. 5 perfect eggs were found in the nest of one of the two female tortoises that share a corral with ol' George. It will be another 120-130 days before the incubation process is completed and before …
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Snorkeling with Eagle Rays in the Galapagos

Galapagos Guide, Fabricio Chavez, filmed over a dozen eagle rays while leading a snorkeling tour in the Galapagos. The spotted eagle ray is recognized by the white spots on its body. Including its long tail, this ray can reach up to 16 feet long. While snorkeling in the Galapagos, visitors can also find sting and manta rays and a whole host of …
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Mother-Daughter Trip to Galapagos Islands

Happy Mother's Day! In celebration of the day's holiday, I thought I'd share one of my favorite mother-daughter trip journals. Adventure Life staff member, Julia Kocubinski, and her mom, Sue, took a trip to Ecuador's cloudforest, Quito, Banos, and the wildlife rich Galapagos Islands last November. Here's a highlight: We snorkeled off the back of …
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All Aboard!!

Four hours to go to board the ship! Passengers are gathering in the hotel bar and conversation is lively as we wait the final hours for our Antarctica cruise to begin. By this evening, we'll be cruising down the beagle channel and out to the Drake Passage crossing. Weather report is calling for a mild crossing - which bums me a bit, as I am hoping …
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Galapagos Wildlife: Charles Darwin Foundation Releases the Ultimate Wildlife Checklist

Following an intense two years of research, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) has recently released their Galapagos Known Species Checklist. Teachers, students, scientists, travelers and wildlife enthusiasts in general are encouraged to download and utilize the comprehensive list to further understand the delicate environment of the Galapagos. …
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Ecuador Travel and Protest Update: Things are quickly returning to normal

Oh what a difference a day makes! I know it is tough to find a lot of accurate and updated information out there on just what is currently happening in Ecuador. I am happy to report that, after a pretty stressful and tense yesterday, it appears the worst is over and things today have returned to normal and stability. All commercial and banking …
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Galapagos Cruise Update: 15 Day Cruise Itineraries in the Galapagos

Earlier this year, the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) issued a notice to all Galapagos boat operators that they must start operating 15-day itineraries. Original announcements stated all boats would adhere to the new 15-day itineraries as early as Feb. 1, 2011 -- later reports pushed the official effective date to Jan. 1, 2012 to allow …
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Fuel Surcharge for Galapagos Flights Starting January 1, 2012

UPDATE Jan 9, 2012 - For both Aerogal and TAME flights, fuel surcharges can now be paid in advance to our offices. There will no longer be any payments made locally at the airport. Please see additional details in comments section below. All flights starting on January 1, 2012 to the Galapagos, will be subject to a fuel surcharge. It does not …
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Galapagos Tours in December

The Galapagos Islands are located at the Equator so there is not a lot of seasonal variation. Air temperatures tend to run in the 70s-80s year round, making the islands a great place to visit at any time. However, the month of December brings seasonal changes to the Galapagos. Here are a few highlights on what you can expect during a Galapagos …
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Video: Responsible Travel in the Galapagos Islands

Working together with International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), Adventure Life has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Galapagos conservation. Like other isolated island groups, the Galapagos Islands face serious challenges for the long-term survival of their marine and terrestrial ecosystems. This video is an excellent …
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Update on Volcanic Erupuption in Galapagos

Metropolitan Touring recently sent us the following update about the volcanic eruption in Galapagos. For more incredible images of the volcanoe, check these …
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M/Y Eric first Hybrid Galapagos Ship

In the June/July 2009 issue, National Geographic Adventure highlights the Galapagos yacht, M/Y Eric, in their "World Class: Lodges + Escapes" feature. What makes the Eric so interesting? Complete with solar panels and wind turbines, the yacht is the first hybrid ship of its kind -- but let's hope it's not the last. Take a look at the write-up …
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