Galapagos is a great destination for almost everyone. Nature lovers will appreciate a transformative experience with wildlife and a first-hand view of how islands form. It is a great place for honeymooners or families to escape from everyday life and find quality time. If you?re looking for a conventional beach destination, top shopping, and traditional entertainment options, this is probably not for you.
The Galapagos Islands are a perfect destination for everyone who wants to be amazed. Even if wildlife watching is not your main reason for coming, you will still be impressed by the incredible landscapes, savoury Ecuadorian cuisine, local hospitality and wide range of activities.
Yes. The Galapagos is an awesome learning experience for all age groups, though age restrictions do apply on some cruise vessels.
It really depends on the type of disability and the extent to which this disability would affect the person?s visit. People with serious mobility issues will find that Galapagos has incredibly rugged terrain with no access ramps at visitor sites. Wheelchairs would be subjected to regular exposure to salt water, which could damage them. The only tour operator currently offering specialized services for wheelchair-bound guests is Ecuador for All.
During the hot season, warmer water currents will make it possible to swim without a wetsuit. If you are planning to go for a long swim or snorkelling you might want to consider wearing one because you will be moving less. During the dry season, the water gets cooler due to colder currents and some guests prefer to wear a wetsuit more often.
When requested in advance, most special dietary requirements can be arranged. Multi-guided ships tend to have a larger kitchen staff than single-guided ships as a result of which they are more likely to be able to accommodate special requests.
No ship in Galapagos offers a religious service of any denomination. In land-based options, there is almost always a town nearby with a church, but only Christian denominations are present. Please contact your destination expert to inquire about specific requirements.
Children below the age of 6 need special permission from their parents or guardians to board a Galapagos cruise. Children under the age of 18 that are travelling that come accompanied by just one parent/legal guardian must have a minor consent form signed by the other parent or, in the case of a legal guardian, both parents. The drinking age in Ecuador is 18 years old.
The best option would be to go with a multi-guided cruise vessel or a land-based tour. On either of these two options, multiple activities will be available simultaneously, which means the more active in the group can be out and about while those who prefer a more relaxed journey can take in the views calmly.
Our Le Cordon Bleu-certified gastronomic director has carefully designed the buffets and menus on board all of our cruise ships. These are inspired by both local and international flavours. Varied meals comprised of all the food groups will be served through the day. This also includes fresh produce, fruits and proteins that are acquired from the best providers available.
LOur naturalist guides always have a pair of binoculars that they will pass around when there is something interesting to see. Do feel free to bring your own if you are really into wildlife viewing.
Un buen par de zapatos para caminar, idealmente con un buen nivel de tracción y agarre en la parte inferior.
Las baterías, las bolsas de cámara resistentes a la intemperie y las tarjetas de memoria adicionales serán útiles. Las carcasas impermeables serán necesarias si desea llevar su cámara bajo el agua. Los trípodes también son útiles si quieres tomar fotos del cielo nocturno.
La fotografía con flash no está permitida cuando se toman fotografías de la vida silvestre. Las fotografías y videos profesionales grabados con fines comerciales deben ser autorizados por el Parque Nacional Galápagos. Los drones solo se pueden usar con un permiso especial.
Galapagos is considered one of the world?s top SCUBA diving destinations. However, guests should be aware of National Park Rules that define two different options for diving: live-aboard or land-based day cruises. As of 2017, there are only 9 live-aboard ships exclusively dedicated to SCUBA in the archipelago. Other types of cruise ships cannot, by regulation, provide this service. There are diving outfitters in San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela islands. Galapagos is a great place to get your certification or upgrade your current license level, but check which outfitters offer this service. This could also make for a fabulous extension to your cruise.
Se le proporcionará equipo de snorkel a bordo de todos nuestros cruceros para que pueda disfrutar de la belleza acuática en todo Galápagos. Sin embargo, si tiene su propio equipo de snorkel, definitivamente no dude en llevarlo.
No. La pesca deportiva está prohibida dentro de la Reserva Marina. Sin embargo, a los pescadores locales se les permite pescar.
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Sí. Los vendemos en nuestros barcos y puedes encontrarlos en las islas habitadas.
Comfortable and casual is all that’s expected aboard our cruise ships. All that we kindly request is that guests wear dry clothes
and either shoes or sandals when entering the restaurant.
Vessel size:
Massive cruise ships that can carry up to 6,000 passengers can?t sail in Galapagos. The largest expedition vessel in Galapagos can only carry 100 passengers.
Sustainable tourism:
Mass tourism doesn?t exist in the Galapagos Islands. The total number of tourists entering the Galapagos during all of 2019 was 271,238 (source). That?s, on average, 743 per day. Plus, they arrive at two different domestic airports.
Local itinerary:
Unlike large cruise ships sail between one port in one country to another port in another, and shore visits take place in populated areas. Galapagos expedition vessels follow fixed itineraries within the archipelago and, 90% of the time, visit completely uninhabited islands.
Regulated arrival and departure:
There are no international to/from the Galapagos. Travelers are first screened on arrival in Ecuador?s cities of Quito and Guayaquil, and then screened again before boarding flights to the islands? two domestic airports.
Local crew members:
Staff who work on Galapagos expedition vessels are strictly controlled by the Galapagos Special Law (1998) and other legislation, which limits crew members to either Galapagos residents or staff with special work permits.
Galapagos National Park Controls:
The Galapagos Islands are among the most highly-controlled ecosystems in the world. These controls, established in 1990, help authorities know exactly what and who is entering the Galapagos at any time to preserve its fragile ecosystem.
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Esta pequeña y secreta azotea de la mansión restaurada Casa Gangotena se asoma sobre la Plaza San Francisco en el centro del casco antiguo colonial de Quito, el primer sitio del mundo declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Pida un Cedrón Spritz, una refrescante mezcla de ron, limón, vino espumoso y jarabe de verbena de limón fresco (cedrón) y hojas, luego deléitese con el fascinante montaje en tiempo real de la vida cotidiana en la capital de Ecuador mientras desfila.
Una fuente de información, Klaus ha pasado décadas en el campo, liderando giras en el Amazonas, los Andes y las Islas Galápagos. Colgó sus botas de guía hace unos años y ahora crea itinerarios para el operador turístico Metropolitan Touring. A la deriva en el Océano Pacífico, a cientos de millas de la parte continental de América del Sur, Galápagos es uno de los lugares con mayor biodiversidad de la Tierra.
Santa Cruz II es un reemplazo para el muy querido Santa Cruz, que surcó las aguas de Galápagos durante 36 años. No es un barco nuevo; fue construido en 2002 y navegó como Mare Australis bajo la marca de cruceros Australis, operando cruceros de expedición alrededor del Cabo de Hornos y hacia la Antártida. Metropolitan Touring compró el barco en 2015 y lo renovó por completo, lanzándolo como Santa Cruz II en octubre de 2015.
Cuando este albergue en la jungla moderno, minimalista y con paredes de vidrio abrió sus puertas en 2012, cambió el juego de alojamiento en América del Sur. El ?capullo protector? del arquitecto Alfredo Ribadeneira impresionaría en una ciudad moderna; en lo profundo de un bosque nuboso andino, es salvaje, audaz y hermoso. Aunque a solo 70 millas de Quito, Maspi Lodge se encuentra en un espléndido aislamiento, encaramado en un acantilado al final de un camino sin asfaltar.
Itinerario de 5 días / 4 noches: Basado en la tarifa regular (4214 USD + impuestos por persona)
Itinerario de 7 días / 6 noches: Basado en la tarifa regular (5672 USD + impuestos por persona)
No reembolsable. Aplica únicamente para residentes ecuatorianos en nuevas reservas directas realizadas, hasta el 30 de junio del 2022, con un ejecutivo de ventas del hotel. Válido para estadías hasta el 31 de agosto de 2022. No puede ser combinado con otros descuentos, promociones u ofertas. El descuento no aplica para otros servicios. El precio no incluye recargo de combustible de $20 por noche de crucero.
