{"id":672901,"date":"2022-10-02T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T15:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=672901"},"modified":"2024-04-28T05:18:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T02:18:29","slug":"galapagos-islands-how-to-get-there-tours-cruises-prices-2021-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/galapagos-islands-how-to-get-there-tours-cruises-prices-2021-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Galapagos Islands – how to get there, tours, cruises, prices 2021, reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

The name of the Galapagos archipelago, translated from Spanish as “turtle”, evokes the association of a fantastic lost world that exists thousa<\/a>nds of kilometers beyond the horizon. The name is intriguing, making you want to know how to get to the Galapagos Island<\/a>s in order to see<\/a> with your own eyes a distant corner of the earth.<\/p>\n

basic information<\/h2>\n

\"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

The Galapagos Islands, which are part of the Republic of Ecuador, are an archipelago of 19 islands located in the Pacific Ocean, 972 km from the western coast of South America. Their uniqueness is explained by the emergence of volcanic eruptions and exotic nature, which has become the habitat of many colonies of rare animals and birds. Only 6 Galapagos islands are inhabited by people. For the diversity of vegetation and fauna, 13 islands, given to the power of the inhabitants of the animal world<\/a>, were given the status of a national reserve, the great importance of which for the study of nature is recognized by the whole world.<\/p>\n

The capital of the Galapagos Islands is the city<\/a> of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, located on the island of San Cristobal. The city with the most developed tour<\/a>ist infrastructure is Puerto Ayora, located on the shores of the lagoon of Santa Cruz Island. It is the main center<\/a> of tourism, with comfortable hotel<\/a>s and tourist offices. Guests at the Galapagos receive 2 air harbors – on the territory of the island<\/a>s of San Cristobel and Baltra.<\/p>\n

How to<\/a> get there<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

More than 12 thousa<\/a>nd km separate the Galapagos Islands from central Russia. You will have to fly to this unique corner of our plane<\/a>t across the ocean with transfer<\/a>s to Ecuador, from where you will again get by plane to the islands. The main thing is to plan your trip now, because cheap tickets to Ecuador are sold two months before departure. Conside<\/a>r the most convenient way to get there from Moscow and St. Petersburg<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From Moscow<\/h3>\n

Flights from Moscow to Ecuador are operated from the airports: Domodedovo (DME) and Sheremetyevo (SVO) in the following directions:<\/p>\n

Note that the peak demand for flights to Ecuador falls on January, February and October<\/a>. During these months, the average price of a flight is 70,744R. During the low sea<\/a>son – from June to August, ticket prices<\/a> reach up to 77 385R.<\/p>\n

A flight with transfers can be turned into an interest<\/a>ing journey by seeing new cities<\/a> where the connection takes place without a visa:<\/p>\n

During the transfer, if you have a transit Schengen visa, you can take a walk:<\/p>\n

\"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

From St. Petersburg<\/a><\/h3>\n

It will be possible to fly to Ecuador from St. Petersburg in the absence of direct flights<\/a> with transfers.<\/p>\n

According to our statistics, the average cost of a ticket from St. Petersburg to Ecuador and back is 190,632 rubles.<\/p>\n

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How long to fly<\/h2>\n

The flight time from Moscow and St. Petersburg differs for flights of various airlines. It depends on the number of transfers and the time of flight connections<\/a>. The top three in terms of the shortest flight time from Moscow are:<\/p>\n

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  1. KLM airline. Flight from Moscow to Quito (17:00 and 18:45) with 1 change in Amsterdam<\/a>, lasting about 2 hours and not requiring a visa.<\/li>\n
  2. Aeroflot in cooperation with Air Europa (19h40) with a 3h connection in Madrid<\/a> and a transit Schengen visa.<\/li>\n
  3. Aeroflot with transfers in Amsterdam and Havana (19 hours 45 minutes on the way), visa-free.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The fastest flight from St. Petersburg to Quito is car<\/a>ried out from Pulkovo Airport in 16 hours. 55 min.; to Guayaquil – in 22h.55 min. by Aeroflot plane with transfers in Vienna and Madrid.<\/p>\n

    From Moscow flights, including 2 transfers, you can use:<\/p>\n

    The fastest flight with 3 transfers: from Sheremetyevo by Aeroflot + Avianca in 25h.35 min. with transfers in Paris<\/a> (45 min.), Barcelona<\/a> (3h.10 min.) and Bogot\u00e1 (2h.10 min.). The longest flights with 2 transfers can reach 48 hours, and with 3 transfers up to 66 hours and necessarily require transit visas.<\/p>\n

    Which airline to choose<\/a><\/h2>\n

    The choice of an airline depends on its prest<\/a>ige in the air transportation market, the duration of the flight, the time spent on transfers, the need to issue a transit visa and the cost of tickets.<\/p>\n

    Aeromexico<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The Mexican company Aeromexico is one of the leading Latin America<\/a>n airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, cooperating with the Russian Aeroflot on route<\/a>s to South America. It has at its disposal an air fleet of 70 Boeing aircraft of various modifications. It is convenient to buy an AeroMexico plane ticket using Skyscanner. Aeromexico flights are characterized by long flights: from 48 hours to 64 hours and 50 minutes. The airline accepts passengers from Aeroflot planes in London, from where it flies to Mexico City in 12 hours and 25 minutes. Transfer to Mexico City for a flight to Quito lasts 20 hours 35 minutes. There are flights with transfers in Madrid and Mexico City lasting 64 hours and 50 minutes.<\/p>\n

    KLM<\/h3>\n

    The Royal Dutch Airline, merged with AirFrance<\/a>, is part of the SkyTeam alliance. The company is introducing a new economy class fare structure for flights to Latin America, including Ecuador. KLM owns several subsidiaries: TransaviaCV, Martinair HollandNV, KLM CityhopperBV. Flights to Ecuador are operated by KLM from Moscow's Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports with a transfer in Amsterdam. At the time of publication, tickets for the Moscow-Guayaquil flight cost 85,899 R round-trip in February, and 640516 R in May. Flights from Moscow to Quito with a transfer in Amsterdam round-trip cost<\/a> from 65633R to 109040R.<\/p>\n

    Joon<\/h3>\n

    Joon is a low-cost airline founded in 2017 by KLM and AirFrance as the “youth division” of Air France. June uses the Air France mobile app and the benefits of its Flying Blue rewards program. The company carries out air transportation on domestic route<\/a>s in Europe and on long-distance route<\/a>s – the Republic of South Africa and Latin America. Most of the airliners operated by Joon today are sourced from the Air France fleet. Many flights to South America operated by Air France are operated by Joon aircraft.<\/p>\n

    United Airlines<\/h3>\n

    US carrier United Airlines, merged with Continental Airlines, has become the leader in air transportation in America and the world. The main air harbors of United Airlines are O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, airports in Denver, Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco<\/a>. From Moscow United Airlines fly to New York<\/a>, Los Angeles and Havana. In Ecuador, the company sells tickets, but the planes of other airlines actually fly.<\/p>\n

    How to get<\/a> from the airport<\/h2>\n

    Landing<\/a> at the capital airport of Quito or the air harbor of Guayaquil, you need to take a plane ticket to the Galapagos flying to Baltra or San Cristobal. Flights are operated by the Colombian airline Avianca and the Ecuadorian airlines TAME and LAN-Ecuador. The flight from Quito to Baltra lasts 2 hours, from Guayaquil – 1 hour. Foreign tourists<\/a> are required to buy a 2-way ticket. Upon arrival at the airport after checking the baggage, they stamp the turtle in the passport and charge a fee of $ 100 for visiting the National Park<\/a>. From Baltra Airport, a free shuttle takes you to the ferry to nearby Santa Cruz Island. There are taxi<\/a>s from the pier to the tourist center<\/a> – Puerto Ayora.<\/p>\n

    Which island to choose<\/h2>\n

    Only on the islands of San Cristobal, Isabela, Santa Cruz, Floreana, Puerto Boquerizo there are settlements, the rest of the land is protected habitats of rare mammals, reptiles and birds. Even where people live, animals feel like real owners, calmly resting on the piers and the shore. Each of the protected islands is unique<\/a> in its own way, so do not miss the opportunity to make trips to the uninhabited corners of the archipelago, living on an island inhabited by people.<\/p>\n

    Isabella<\/h3>\n

    Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos archipelago. It is formed from a chain of 5 periodically erupting volcanoes and looks like a sea<\/a>horse from a height. The landscape of the island amazes with volcanoes: the formidable Wolf, towering 1707 meters and the Sierra Negra, with a crater size of 10 km in diameter.<\/p>\n

    In the south of Isabela lies the small town of Puerto Villamil with a few streets, several restaurants and shops that do not stand out with an assortment of goods. The colorful lagoons and thickets of mangrove trees of Punta Morena amaze with the exotic flavor of vegetation. Urbina Bay surprise<\/a>s with a conglomeration of penguin families, large turtles and bright iguanas that are not afraid of people.<\/p>\n

    Santa Cruz<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    The most populated island of the Galapagos – Santa Cruz stands out in the archipelago with a rounded shape. The central part of the island is occupied by a mountain plateau with an undulating landscape, formed by an extinct volcano. A 2-kilometer tunnel with walls up to 10 meters high, generated by hardened volcanic lava, became a unique phenomenon of the area<\/a>. The island is known to the world for being a tourist center – the port city of Puerto Ayora with comfortable hotels<\/a>, a large number of restaurants and cafes, modern beach infrastructure on the sandy coast and a well-equipped promenade.<\/p>\n

    Scientists from many countries<\/a> come to work at the Darwin Research Station, which monitors the reproduction of 10 species of turtles that inhabit the islands. A vibrant palette of exotic flora and rich wildlife make Santa Cruz an exciting and memorable experience.<\/p>\n

    San Cristobal<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    The uniqueness of the small island of San Cristobal lies in landscapes that reflect the palette of all natural areas located<\/a> in the Galapagos. The western region of San Cristobal became the location of the administrative center of the archipelago – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and the airport. The city embankment, built of wood and paved with paving stones, is a favorite place for the promenade of tourists and citizens.<\/p>\n

    From its numerous bridge<\/a>s, it is interesting to watch fur seals located on the other side of the railing. In the capital, the number of restaurants, souvenir shops and travel<\/a> agencies is not as large as in Puerto Aira. Arriving on the island, travel<\/a>ers tend to visit the picturesque surroundings of the fresh lake that filled the crater of the El Junco volcano. Another town on San Cristobal, Punta Pitt is known for its magnificent beach and diving infrastructure.<\/p>\n

    Floreana<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    Floreana, the sixth largest island in the archipelago, has gained a reputation as the most mysterious of the inhabited islands. At its western end is the small port of Puerto Velasco Ibarra, where fewer than 100 people live and work. The island is not distinguished by the beauty of natural landscapes, amazing visitors with a variety of fauna. At Punta Cormorant, it is interesting<\/a> to observe the lifestyle of green sea turtles crawling out to the coast to lay their eggs.<\/p>\n

    On Floriana, you can endlessly admire the pink flamingos gracefully walking<\/a> along the coast. In these places, the real kingdom of rare birds and waterfowl: pintail ducks, flycatchers, terns, marsh plovers and pelicans. On the way to other islands, tourist boats are often accompanied by dolphins. The attraction of the island is the Post Office Bay, which has preserved the tradition of throwing letters into large barrels, from which they are taken out by people travel<\/a>ing to the mainland.<\/p>\n

    Tours<\/a><\/h2>\n

    Tours<\/a> to the Galapagos Islands attract people interested in exotic countries. Their programs are full of city sightseeing tours<\/a>, visits to historical and natural attractions<\/a>, the most picturesque and wildlife-rich islands. On the tour, everyone will be able to dive, snorkel, relax<\/a> on the beach, ride reed boats, ride a horse through Death Valley, watch penguins, fur seals up close and admire the stunning Pacific sunsets. Exciting excursions<\/a> with Russian-speaking guides leave vivid impressions of the trip.<\/p>\n

    Ecuador: Hello booby! (8 days)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    This tour is a breathtaking 8 days of exploring the sights<\/a> of the capital of Ecuador and the stunning fauna of the Galapagos archipelago. After seeing the historical center of Quito, and visiting the “middle of the world” – the city of Mitad del Mundo, conditionally divided by the equator line, then you will visit Lake Cuicocha, overflowing in the caldera of the volcano and get acquainted with the ancient Indian culture in the cities<\/a> of Peguche and Otavalo. After flying from the mainland to Santa Cruz Island, get to know the city of Puerto Ayora and the work of the Darwin Science Center, which studies terrestrial and sea turtles.<\/p>\n

    The islet of Bartolomeo will be remembered for the dizzying panorama of 6 islands, appearing from the mountain top. Resting on the coasts dotted with colorful sand, at arm's length you will admire the local penguins and families of sea lions, watch the colorful iguanas and pelicans. Dive into the sea and swim with starfish and turtles, stingrays and schools of colorful fish. On the islands of Isabella, Seymour and Plaza, you will meet amusing blue-footed boobies and handsome frigatebirds. Behind the village of Puerto Villamil, passing through the mangroves, you will see extraordinary figures formed by lava and visit the green turtle breeding center. But this is not all the surprises awaiting tourists on this tour!<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Colombia (13 days)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    A fascinating 13-day tour that combines visits to the unique corners of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Colombia, will give vivid impressions from acquaintance with the palace<\/a>s, temple<\/a>s and museums of 8 cities, exotic flora and fauna of the islands of the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador and the Colombian Rosario Islands. You will be captivated by the landscapes of the Cucocha and El Junco lakes, formed in the craters of volcanoes. Seeing 10 species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles, differing in size and color, you will understand why the archipelago was called the Galapagos – “turtle”.<\/p>\n

    Pink flamingos, pelicans, frigatebirds, marine iguanas and seals, funny blue-footed boobies and even penguins will be available for close observation and photo<\/a>. Colombia will be remembered for the historical center of Bogota and the Museum of Gold, with 30 thousand gold objects from pre-Columbian times, an underground cathedral<\/a> in the town of Zapicara, ancient fortresses, mangroves, snow-white beaches<\/a> of Ronsario Island and incendiary rumba.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Pearls of Ecuador and Galapagos Islands (3*, 11 days)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    You will have the opportunity to see the architectural and natural pearls of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in an 11-day tour of the country, which is simultaneously located in 2 hemispheres. A unique opportunity to stand on the equator will be presented in the town of Mitad del Mundo near the city of Quito. In Ba\u00f1os, called the “Gateway to the Amazon”, on the slope of the Tungurahua volcano, enjoy a bath in the thermal springs. The breathtaking high-mountain train<\/a> journeys to the mountain “Devil's Nose”, the ruins of ancient Indian cities and sanctuaries, will remain in your memory.<\/p>\n

    In the Galapagos archipelago, 5 unique volcanic islands await you. You will not only relax<\/a> on the multi-colored sandy beach<\/a>es, but you will be able to enjoy the view of the lake in the crater of the Devil's Crown volcano and the landscape of the islands that opens from the top of Wolf volcano. Up close, you can observe and photo<\/a>graph colorful marine and terrestrial iguanas, green turtles, fur seals, pink flamingos and brown pelicans, have fun with Galapagos penguins and funny blue-finned boobies. The fascinating cruise<\/a> will end with an acquaintance with the second largest city of Ecuador – Guayaquil.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    All the many faces of Peru – Ecuador, Galapagos (3 *)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    A 16-day tour of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador opens the exotics of three Latin American countries to travelers. Starting with a tour of the historic center of Lima, it will amaze you with the golden age of the Inca state, represented in the Gold Museum by 30 thousand gold items and weapons. The mysterious ruins left from the Inca civilization, ancient fortresses and temples dedicated to Water, the Sun and the Moon are amazing. You will visit the medieval city of Machu Picchu, lost in the mountains, discovered by geographers only in the last century.<\/p>\n

    In Bolivia, the life of the Urus people on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca will surprise you, and you will be captivated by a visit to the sacred islands of the Moon and the Sun with the remains of Indian temple complex<\/a>es. You will see the fantastic landscapes of the Moon Valley in the vicinity of La Paz and the mysterious “Gate of the Sun” on the ruins of Tuanaco. An unforgettable event will be the flight over the Nazca desert with drawings of animals and mysterious figures depicted on its surface.<\/p>\n

    Arriving at the Galopagos, you will become explorers of the inhabitants of 5 islands, meeting funny gannets walking in blue flippers, sea lions and seals, colorful iguanas and turtles. tunnels, caves and volcanic craters will be a great backdrop for memorable selfies, and sandy beaches<\/a> in quiet bays will be a great vacation<\/a>.The end of the exotic tour will be acquaintance with historical monuments and museums of the Ecuadorian capital, crossing the equator line and a trip to the Valley of Volcanoes.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Many Faces of Peru, Galapagos, Easter Island (3*)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    An exciting tour that invites you on a trip to the sights<\/a> of Peru, the Galapagos Islands and Easter Island in 20 days will open up exotic corners of South America for you. The capital of Peru will impress with a visit to the archaeological complex of Huaca Pucllana and the gold museum. In the ancient capital of the Incas – Cuzco, you will remember the temple of worship of the Sun with towers and canals built of stone blocks. In the lost city of Machu Picchu, you will be transported back to the Middle Ages, admiring the skill of ancient architects. Lake Titicaca will surprise you with the way of life of the ethnic group on the island of Taquile and a visit to the floating islands of the Uros people.<\/p>\n

    The volcanic Galapagos Islands will open the richest flora and fauna with funny blue-footed boobies, penguins, flamingos, pelicans, fur seals and lions, terrestrial and aquatic turtles. The yacht tour will enrich the impressions from visiting the iguana beach, the Love Canal and the mysterious caves. The Ecuadorian capital of Quito will be remembered for its museums, parks, palaces and monasteries<\/a>. You will be delighted with the fantastic landscapes of the Valley of Volcanoes and will cross the equator line twice, visiting the North<\/a>ern and Southern hemispheres at the same time.<\/p>\n

    Returning to Peru, by boat, accompanied by dolphins, visit the Ballestas Islands, amazing with the quaintness of the rocks. In the Nazca desert, marvel at the mysterious drawings – geoglyphs, applied to the surface of the earth by an unknown people. On Easter Island, you will plunge into the atmosphere of the sacred places of Ahu Akivi and Ahu Vinapu with totemic moai statue<\/a>s, ritual complexes with stone idols<\/a> weighing from 5 to 8 tons. Volcanic craters covered with eucalyptus forest<\/a>s, volcanic lakes and caves formed by lava flows are impressive here. The sandy beach<\/a>es of the island provide an opportunity to relax<\/a> from an exotic voyage. The tour ends with a tour of the capital of Chile – Santiago.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Peru + Ecuador (Galapagos) (3*)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    A two-week tour that introduces the Inca culture to Peru and provides an unforgettable vacation<\/a> in the virgin Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, will be a highlight for lovers of exotic travel. In Peru, tourists will visit 7 ancient cities with archaeological and ritual complexes, a unique Kenko temple built in the shape of a puma.<\/p>\n

    The skill of the architects of the Inca people in the Machu Picchu citadel hidden high in the mountains and the structures of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba will amaze you. Archaeological discoveries await on the alpine lake Titicaca and in the towers of Silyustani. On the rocky shores of Ballestas Island, it will be a pleasure to watch detachments of pelicans, seal families, Humboldt penguins, sea otters, dolphins and rare birds. Flying over the expanses of the Nazca desert, be surprised at the appearance of mysterious ground patterns.<\/p>\n

    Having examined the capital of Ecuador, Quito, you will visit the very “middle of the world” – the place where the Earth crosses the equator. Excursions<\/a> to the 6 volcanic Galopagos Islands will reveal the diversity of the animal world: amusing blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, colorful iguanas and turtles living on land and in water, handsome flamingos and brown pelicans. Hiking to the craters of volcanoes, caves, lava tunnels and relaxing on the sandy beach<\/a>es of quiet bays will leave an indelible impression. The final chord of the trip will be a fascinating tour of Guayaquil, the second largest city in Ecuador.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    All the many faces of Peru – Bolivia – Ecuador (3*)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    An exciting journey through the exotic tourist route<\/a>s of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, in 16 days will bring a lot of impressions. The many-sided Peru will appear as monuments left by the ancient civilization of the Incas. You will see a reflection of their culture, traditions<\/a> and religion in the Lima Gold Museum, the ancient cities of Cusco and Machu Picchu, the ruins of fortresses, archaeological complexes and sanctuaries in honor of the gods of the Sun, Moon and Water. You will feel the mystical spirit of the Incas in the vicinity of (near) the city of Puno, which is located high in the mountains on the shores of Lake Titicaca.<\/p>\n

    Passing the border of Bolivia, you will find yourself under the spell of the city of Capacabana, the view of Mount Ciero Calvario and the Island of the Sun. The Moon Valley near La Paz will amaze you with a fantastic landscape of bizarre rocks, the archaeological complex of Tuinaco, built 4 thousand years ago, will amaze you with the architecture of the Kalasai temples and the “Gate of the Sun”.<\/p>\n

    After landing in the Galapagos on Baltra Island, travel to Puerto Ayora, the city that has become the tourist center of the Galapagos, and the Darwin Station, which observes 10 species of turtles that live in the archipelago. You will feel the harmony of man with the surrounding nature and wildlife: fur seals and lions, penguins, iguanas, flamingos and pelicans, completely oblivious to tourists. An excursion<\/a> to Plaza Island and Cape Karion, a volcanic lake in the “Devil's Crown” on Floriana Island, a vacation on the Tortuga Bay beach with an exploration of the colorful underwater world will be remembered. The end of the trip will be the capital of Ecuador – the city of Quito, the equator line and the Valley of Volcanoes.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    All the many faces of Peru (Iquitos) \u2013 Ecuador (3*)<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    Travel back to the era of the Inca civilization, feel the spirit of the Middle Ages from the architecture left by the Spanish colonialist<\/a>s, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of exotic nature with a 17-day tour of Peru and Ecuador. Picturesque parks, fountains<\/a> and the unique Gold Museum of Peru's capital, Lima, will be remembered as vivid episodes. Excursions<\/a> in the archaeological complexes of Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rakchi, the archaeological reserve of Olantaytabo will delight the skill of the ancient Incas. The islands on Lake Titicaca and the traditions of the peoples living there will amaze. After seeing Iquitos, the journey will continue with a cruise on the Amazon, with a visit to the floating city of El Velen and local Indian tribes.<\/p>\n

    The Galapagos Islands will be remembered for the pleasure of relaxing on colorful sandy beaches<\/a> with swimming, diving and snorkeling. Exotic landscapes with volcanoes, caves, mangroves and cacti will remain in numerous photo<\/a>graphs. An inexpressible pleasure will be provided by breathtaking sightings of amusing boobies, sea lions and seals, penguins, giant tortoises, colorful iguanas, graceful pink flamingos and pelicans. The tour will end in the colorful city of Quito and sightseeing<\/a> on the equator line.<\/p>\n

    Select dates and book a tour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Cruises<\/h2>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    Unique expedition cruises to the Galapagos Islands, organized by the cruise company Celebrity on ocean liner<\/a>s, will be an unforgettable romantic trip to the world of pristine nature. On a cruise, you can celebrate a solemn event, go diving, snorkeling, fishing, relax on the sandy beaches<\/a> of quiet bays, see rare animals and birds, enjoy fantastic landscapes, leaving many original photo<\/a>graphs as a keepsake.<\/p>\n

    Cruise for 8 days from \/ to the port of Baltra on Celebrity Xpedition<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    The cruise originates on the small uninhabited island of Baltra, where tourists fly from the mainland to Seymour Airport. The landscape of the islands of Baltra, Santa Fe and South Plaza enchants with bizarre cliffs, thickets of cacti and mangrove forests. Here you will meet settlements of sea lions, yellow and red iguanas. The island of San Cristobal will give you pleasure from the bewitching beauty of mountain landscapes, relaxing on the yellow sandy beach of Punta Pitt, where you can swim or explore the underwater world by doing snorkeling.<\/p>\n

    You will have an opportunity to see families of pink flamingos, nesting of rare species of birds on Cormorant Point Island, which surprises with beaches covered with olive sand. Swimming to the picturesque Elizabeth Bay, the attention of tourists will be attracted by the Galapagos penguins, watching sea lions and cormorants. Cape Punta Morena will amaze you with the shape of black rocks, the view of amazing blue-footed boobies, large turtles and pelicans, calmly walking along the coast and swimming in coastal waters. Sailing past the shores of Pointe Sares, you will be amazed by powerful fountains gushing from huge boulders, colonies of rare birds inhabiting the rocks and marine animals. The cruise, with an exciting tourist program, ends near the island of Baltra.<\/p>\n

    Price from 4 709 \u20ac per person<\/p>\n

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    7 night cruise from\/to Baltra Port on Celebrity Xpedition<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    A rich eight-day cruise program will begin on the small uninhabited island of Baltra, which fascinates with bizarre rocks, intertwining mangrove trees and an abundance of cacti of different types<\/a>. As you move north to the small island of North Seymour, you will see for the first time the funny blue-footed boobies, found only in the Galapagos. The volcanic islands of South Plaza and Santa Fe, in the bay of which you will go ashore, will never cease to amaze with populations of sea lions, families of red and yellow iguanas.<\/p>\n

    San Cristobal Island with golden sandy beaches<\/a> will impress diving and snorkeling enthusiasts with its underwater world. A picturesque mountainous area with a fresh lake in the crater of a volcano, a variety of animals and birds will delight nature lovers. Isabela Island is a delight to watch colonies of Galapagos penguins, pink flamingos, pelicans and noisy birds up close.<\/p>\n

    Taking walks to the exotic corners of Santa Cruz Island, you will explore the center of the most populated city of the archipelago – Puerto Ayora. Colorful lagoons, exotic vegetation, fur seals coexisting next to humans, and the Darwin Research Station, dedicated to the conservation of 10 unique species of turtles, will become a bright page of the trip.<\/p>\n

    Price: from 4 619 \u20ac per person<\/p>\n

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    Luxury Voyage with Celebrity Cruises<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    On the uninhabited island of Baltra, the ship will begin an eight-day cruise to 9 islands in the archipelago. In the northern part of Santa Cruz, the beauty of Black Turtle Bay, surrounded by mangroves, will amaze you. The small Island of Rabida will surprise you with the red color of the sand on the beach, colorful volcanic landscapes<\/a>, an abundance of marine iguanas and seals. The large island of Caleta Tagus will reveal the existence of blue-footed boobies coexisting with penguins, enjoy close observation of pelican families and gurnards. The discoveries will continue in the northeast of Fernandina Island, covered in hardened volcanic lava and home to iguanas, sea lions, penguins, cormorants and pelicans.<\/p>\n

    The coasts of Isabela will be remembered for the beauty of the bay of Urbina and the paradise of Punta Vicente Roca. On the wonderful island beaches of Bartolome and Las Bachas, tourists can swim and dive near penguins, between green turtles and spotted stingrays. In the bay of El Barranco, a path with steep stone steps will lead to the top of the cliff, offering a fantastic view of the surroundings. The cruise in the port of Santa Cruz Island will end with a tour of the city of Puerto Ayora with a visit to the Darwin Scientific Station, which monitors all types of turtles that live on the islands.<\/p>\n

    Price: from 4 574 \u20ac per person<\/p>\n

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    Luxury trip for 8 days on Celebrity Flora<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    Sailing on the luxurious ship Celebrity Flora will start from the island of San Cristobal, surprising with the bizarre shape of the Kikr Rock rocks. A stop at the picturesque islands of Isabela and Bartolomeo will give you several hours of enjoying the underwater kingdom in the company of green sea turtles and colorful stingrays. Tourists who stay on the coast will enjoy watching imposing penguins and sea lions, and on Escumilla Beach – species of ducks and pink flamingos.<\/p>\n

    Having visited the cozy bays of Caleta Tagus and the picturesque Elizabeth Bay, travelers will see how companies<\/a> of penguins and blue-footed boobies behave in a businesslike way, sharing the territory with gurnards and pelicans. Diving enthusiasts will be in awe of the underwater depths of tiny Champion Island. Access to the green beach of Comorant Point Bay will lead you to the realm of graceful flamingos.<\/p>\n

    A trip to Santa Cruz Island will be remembered for the view of Dragon Mountain with the habitat of green iguanas, the snow-white beaches of Los Bachas, chosen by turtles for laying eggs, and the Los Hemelos twin karst pits, overgrown with tropical vegetation. The end point of the trip will be the uninhabited island of Baltra with landscapes of mangroves, colorful cactus thickets and its owners – sea lions and colorful iguanas.<\/p>\n

    Price: from 6 210 \u20ac per person<\/p>\n

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    Fascinating voyage on Celebrity Flora<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    In a charming voyage aboard the comfortable liner Celebrity Flora, in 8 days you will become explorers of 12 amazing islands in the Galapagos archipelago, generated by volcanoes. On the island of Baltra, from where the cruise will start, you will conquer the virginity of the mangrove forests and the colorful palette of cacti. On the way to Purto Egas, surprising with volcanic landscapes, the view of the formidable volcano of Daphne Island will take your breath away. When you get off at the islands of San Salvador and Rabida, marvel at the red sand on the coast inhabited by families of marine iguanas and turtles, fur seals and lions.<\/p>\n

    Close encounters with penguins, funny blue-footed boobies and gurnards will continue in the tranquil bays of Caleta Tagus, Santa Cruz and North Seymour. The luxurious beaches of Bartolomeo Island will delight you from swimming in the company of turtles, rays and colorful fish. On the island of San Cristobal on the luxurious beach of Punta Pitt, you will be stunned by the massive nesting of rare birds and the beauty of the local landscapes. The finale of the cruise will be an excursion to the Darwin Science Center, which studies 10 species of island turtles and acquaintance with the largest city of the archipelago – Puerto Ayora, located in the picturesque lagoon of Santa Cruz Island.<\/p>\n

    Price: from 8 317 \u20ac per person<\/p>\n

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    Wonderful 7 night cruise<\/h3>\n

    \"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

    The uninhabited island of Baltra, from where a wonderful cruise originates, immediately plunges into the exotic world of the archipelago with oases of mangrove forests and cactus meadows. On the cruise, you will see: a formidable 120-meter volcano on Daphne Island, volcanic rocks surrounding the quiet bay of Gardner Bay, where you will go ashore to dive from the snow-white beach into the clear waters of the ocean. A rare phenomenon – powerful water fountains gushing from the huge boulders of Punta Suarez and green sand in the bay of Cormorant Point on Floreana Island will amaze you no less than the armies of flamingos on the coasts of the colorful lagoons of Isabela Island, bordered by black volcanic rocks.<\/p>\n

    You are expected to meet nimble penguins, lazy fur seals, turtles, pelicans and flamingos swimming in the coastal waters of the coral coast of Urbina Bay, on the islands of Punta Espinosa and South Plaza. Green iguanas will meet near Dragon Mountain on Santa Cruz Island, where the journey will end in the port city of Puerto Ayora, spread out in a picturesque lagoon.<\/p>\n

    Price: from 8 497 \u20ac per person<\/p>\n

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    The best time to relax<\/a><\/h2>\n

    Amazing natural landscapes, a variety of exotic vegetation and fauna, magnificent sandy beaches attract fans to the Galapagos to explore unusual corners of the planet, diving and extreme sports.<\/p>\n

    Sunny weather<\/a> reigns on the islands almost all year round. Ocean currents contribute to the division of the climate into 2 seas<\/a>ons:<\/p>\n

    In summer and autumn it is windy on the islands, the water in the ocean warms up to +20 \u00b0C. In winter, the temperature of water and air rises to +25 \u00b0 C, continuing to be held until the end of spring. Despite the fact that the season is called wet, warm rains here do not pour daily, without interfering with beach holidays<\/a>, hiking and water tourism. For hikers, the best time to travel is July-October.<\/p>\n

    Tips<\/a> for travelers before traveling<\/h2>\n
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    1. The islands are distinguished by the scorching sun, so you need to take a hat and use means that protect against sunburn.<\/li>\n
    2. Under protection is 90% of the territory, where walks are allowed only with a guide<\/a> along the paved trails. Camping is allowed only in design<\/a>ated areas.<\/li>\n
    3. For safety, it is allowed to approach animals at a distance of no more than 2 meters. If the animal is interested in you and wants to approach, lead calmly. It is forbidden to feed animals and birds, which can be harmful to their health.<\/li>\n
    4. Local power grids are 10 V, so you need to bring an adapter or adapter for electrical appliances.<\/li>\n
    5. The tap water is not drinkable. You have to buy bottled water from the store.<\/li>\n
    6. It is better to take the necessary medicines with you.<\/li>\n
    7. It is allowed to take pictures and shoot on amateur video.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Galapagos Islands on the map<\/h2>\n