"evolution" Galápagos Islands by cybergenic

Galápagos Islands Travel Guide: 1,001 reviews and 4,014 photos

Me snorkelling from our yacht - Galápagos Islands

Put the Charles Darwin Theory to the test!

I had no idea that the animals in the Galapagos Islands were so tame. Most of the animals are just as curious in the humans as we in them. Sea Lions, Birds, Sharks, Sting Rays, Giant Turtles...you name it, all in arms distance. BUT DONT TOUCH THE ANIMALS!
One of the highlights of my 10 months in South America

Pros and Cons

Pros:No other place like it on Earth
Cons:Expensive and in US$
In a nutshell:A very unusual place with unique animals and plants

Last visit to Galápagos Islands: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Jul 25, 2004
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Pelican feeding frenzy - Galápagos Islands

Flying to the Galapagos Islands Transportation (1)

There are only 2 airlines that fly from Ecuador mainland to the Galapagos Islands. TAME is the major airline. You can... more travel advice

An Australian and Irishwoman and an Englishmen.ha! - Galápagos Islands

Boat Tours 7-8 Days is a good time Things to Do (1)

7-8 days is about the minimum you would want to spend visiting the main Galapagos Islands of interest. Be careful though... more travel advice

Me in the field on the Highlands tour Porto Ayura - Galápagos Islands

Galapagos Tours what to do? Tourist Traps (1)

The Charles Darwin Research Centre on Santa Cruz (The main Island) is often included as 1 DAY on some tours. This is a... more travel advice

anyone seen my body? - Galápagos Islands

Some boats have electricity some don´t What to Pack (1)

Medium sized weather proof backpack board shorts, tshirts, waterproof sandals, walking shoes, sunglasses, wind... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
Snorkelling and Scuba equipment

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Boat Tours. Contracts and Sharks

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condorito Aug 13, 2004 at 2:47 AM

Very important, thanks
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laughingsun69 Jul 23, 2004 at 11:45 PM

Looks great would love to go there someday :)
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Kristina1701 Jun 17, 2004 at 6:44 AM

nice start; must have been a great experience!
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catalysta Nov 17, 2003 at 4:34 PM

Hey, I told you about the wetsuit! Okay, so I was too late...) It's pretty amazing to visit, isn't it? Did you get to snorkel with the seal pups? - cat