Category Archives: Galapagos

Charity Auction With Go Campaign: Galapagos Cruise Donated to Raise Money

Go Campaign is a remarkable charity that is dedicated to helping children throughout the world build a better future. By raising money and supporting over 60 programs in 19 countries, Go Campaign ensures that many worthwhile, locally-led programs are able to … Continue reading

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Luxury Galapagos Boats: the Eclipse and Athala II

The Eclipse is perhaps the finest mid-sized luxury vessels to cruise the Galapagos. Accommodating 48 passengers, the Eclipse offers unparalleled service, beautifully appointed rooms, and excellent itineraries that show visitors the best of what the Galapagos has to offer. The … Continue reading

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The Galapagos Cruise Experience – Choosing the Right Boat

I recently enjoyed an amazing cruise in the Galapagos (June 2011). My first trip to “the enchanted islands” (“las islas encantadas” as they were known early on to Spanish sailors who thought the often misty islands floated in the sea) … Continue reading

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Save now! 2010 Prices through August

While we do offer some incredible luxury vacations, we realize that not everyone can afford extravagant travel. The majority of our trips reflect this, and we do everything we can to keep our prices reasonable while offering our clients an … Continue reading

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Travel Tips for the Adventurous Family

Our custom-excursion company with nearly 10 years of experience assisting thousands of families realize their vision of safe, affordable and memorable trips, takes the guesswork out of it with these tips for intrepid families. Robin Paschall, founder of Adventures Within … Continue reading

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Galapagos/Ecuador Trip Report

Galapagos Day 2: Our morning excursion was a walk around the Darwin Bay beach and cove followed by beach and snorkeling time (about 2 hours total). Genovesa Island is a volcano that collapsed into a crater, so now it is … Continue reading

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When To Go Where

Not sure where to go when? Prime season is when the weather is typically the best. Low season is when the weather is the worst (rainy or cold), but also is typically cheaper and has fewer people. Shoulder season typically … Continue reading

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Women’s Week in the Galapagos with Barb Colliander

This 7-day Ecuador and Galapagos women’s trip is designed to see the best of Quito and its environs and to experience the Galapagos Islands. Most travelers go on a cruise ship to visit the Galapagos, but we will be staying … Continue reading

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New Galapagos Diving Cruises for 2009

The luxury M/S ALTA is now offering diving cruises to Wolf and Darwin Islands starting select Saturdays June-September 2009. $4245 – $4445/person For all diving departures there will be 2 dive masters / naturalists onboard the ALTA to take the … Continue reading

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Galapagos Island Hopping

AWR is offering a new 7-day Galapagos island hopping itinerary!  On this tour, you can experience the highlights of the Galapagos without having to live on a boat, including Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, and Isabella Islands. Daily departures Customize your … Continue reading

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