Category Archives: Ecuador

Planning Your Trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador

Here is what you need to know to plan your trip to the Galapagos Island and Ecuador! Start your planning with the Galapagos then add your mainland activities. Pick a Galapagos Cruise or Island Hopping Beyond the Galapagos — Top … Continue reading

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Galapagos National Park Rules

Park Hours are 6am-6pm Groups are a maximum of 16 people with 1 guide Groups must stay together Do not remove or disturb animals or objects (bacteria) Stay on trails, guide in front No food or gum, just water Stay … Continue reading

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4-Day Galapagos Trip on the Galapagos Legend

The Galapagos Legend is a 100-passenger ship with swimming pool, jacuzzis, sun deck, twice weekly outdoor BBQ, kayaks, fitness center, yoga, cooking classes. ITINERARY DAY 1: Bartolome Island DAY 2 / AM: South Plaza Island DAY 2 / PM: North … Continue reading

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GUEST REVIEW: Ecuador the Land of Mountains and Jungle

Jean and John just returned from an incredible custom 13-day journey to Ecuador where they visited the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Sacha Lodge in the Rainforest, and capped it all off with an incredible lodge-to-lodge trek through the Andes. Read on … Continue reading

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Luxury Rainforest Experience at Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi lodge is a gorgeous luxury lodge set amid the rainforest in Ecuador.  It is only a 3-hour drive from Quito and offers an amazing wildlife experience.  You will need a minimum of 3 days for this trip, but you … Continue reading

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4 New Luxury Galapagos Yachts for 2018

2018 is a big year for luxury in the Galapagos!  These 4 yachts are brand new in 2018 and offer the very highest standards found in the Galapagos Islands.  They also offer intimate settings of 16-20 passengers. Infinity Yacht Origin … Continue reading

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South America Treks for Every Month of the Year (October, November & December)

This post concludes our “Trek a Month South America” overview highlighting our favorite treks each month to help you pick a great adventure for your travel dates. Check the final three months of the year and what we’ve got in … Continue reading

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South America Treks for Every Month of the Year (January, February & March)

Not everyone can take off on an epic international trip anytime they want; many of us have unique demands made on us from work, family, and other realms of our lives so we have to travel when we can, not … Continue reading

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Galapagos Legend — Remodeled in 2017

The 100-passenger Galapagos Legend was remodeled in 2017.  See what’s new: 17 completely new Balcony Suites A new Panorama Lounge Bar on our Sky Deck, featuring panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows with better access to the pool and bar-open deck-area. A new … Continue reading

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Galapagos with the Luxury Natural Paradise

The Natural Paradise is a luxury-class 16-passenger yacht with five suites and four cabins. Four of the suites are located on the upper deck and one on the main deck. Two of the cabins are located on the main deck … Continue reading

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