TRAVEL TO The Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the Equator 900 km (560 mi) west of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of Ecuador. The province is divided into the cantons of San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela, the three most populated islands in the chain. The Galápagos are famous for their large number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin in the 1830s and inspired his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. Many of the islands are protected as part of Ecuador’s Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve.
Thus far, there is no firm evidence that Polynesians or the indigenous peoples of South America reached the islands before their accidental discovery by Bishop Tomás de Berlanga in 1535. If some visitors did arrive, poor access to fresh water on the islands seems to have limited settlement. The Spanish Empire similarly ignored the islands, although during the Golden Age of Piracy various pirates used the Galápagos as a base for raiding Spanish shipping along the Peruvian coast. English sailors were chiefly responsible for exploring and mapping the area. Darwin’s voyage on HMS Beagle was part of an extensive British survey of the coasts of South America. Ecuador. José de Villamil, the founder of the Ecuadorian Navy, led the push to colonize and settle the islands, gradually supplanting the English names of the major islands with Spanish ones. The United States built the islands’ first airport as a base to protect the western approaches of the Panama Canal in the 1930s. After World War II, its facilities were transferred to Ecuador. With the growing importance of ecotourism to the local economy, the airport modernized in the 2010s, using recycled materials for any expansion and shifting entirely to renewable energy sources to handle its visitors each year
OUR DESTINATIONS WITHIN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
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TOUR INDEX
The Anahi Catamaran Yacht is the perfect choice to discover the Galapagos Islands. With capacity for 16 passengers, it has high standards of comfort and safety at an international level. Its design offers spacious cabins with ocean views and various indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces.
Four Days / Three Nights
The Anahi Catamaran Yacht is ideal for exploring the Galapagos Islands. It can accommodate up to 16 passengers and ensures top-notch comfort and safety. You’ll find roomy cabins with ocean views and plenty of indoor and outdoor areas for relaxation.
Five Days / Four Nights
This 5-day eastern and southern route visits some of the most popular sites of the Galapagos. This varied route combines the overwhelming seabird colonies of Española, the intriguing sites in Floreana, and the breathtaking experiences in Bartolome.
Five Days / Four Nights
Our shortest route gets the most out of just four days on the Galapagos Islands. It combines the exclusive bird-island of Genovesa with the popular highlights of South Plaza and Santa Fe, giving an excellent first impression of the archipelago. Some of the visitors’ sites include Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip’s Steps, Barrington Bay, Kicker Rock and more.
Five Days / Four Nights
This tour is designed for families and adventurers looking for close contact with nature while enjoying the fantastic landscapes and marvelous flora and fauna of the Enchanted Islands. First, we will explore the magnificent spots in Santa Cruz Island where we will visit the beautiful Tortuga Bay, Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, “Los Gemelos”, and a giant tortoise farm in the highlands. Our next stop will be on Isabela Island, where we will see “Los Humedales” (wetlands) and enjoy the fantastic Tintoreras area where we can observe marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, sea lions, etc.
Five Days / Four Nights
Discover why the Galapagos Islands are called “a living laboratory of evolution”. Admire tender and unique creatures up close. Enjoy unique moments on the most beautiful beaches in the world. Meet the iconic Galapagos giant tortoises. Sail to exotic and exhilarating sites.
Five Days / Four Nights
This tour is designed for families and adventurers looking for close contact with nature while enjoying the fantastic landscapes and marvelous flora and fauna of the Enchanted Islands. First, we will explore the magnificent spots in Santa Cruz Island where we will visit the beautiful Tortuga Bay, Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, “Los Gemelos”, and a giant tortoise farm in the highlands. Our next stop will be on Isabela Island, where we will see “Los Humedales” (wetlands) and enjoy the fantastic Tintoreras area where we can observe marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, sea lions, etc.
Five Days / Four Nights