The Galapagos - Darwin's Enchanted Islands
Charles Darwin first brought these extraordinary
islands to the world's attention in 1835. The impressions
he gained and experiences he enjoyed whilst exploring the
islands, can today be shared by the fortunate visitor.
The Galapagos Islands offer one of the most
unique, magical and unforgettable holiday experiences in South
America. On our Galapagos cruise you can swim with seals,
snorkel with penguins, wander with tortoises and enjoy the
dance of the red-footed booby.
Located some 1,000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, the
Galapagos Islands are a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The Islands are a living laboratory of evolution where
birds and animals have no fear of man. Blue-footed boobies,
flightless cormorants, land and marine iguanas and giant tortoises
roam freely as they did thousands of years ago. Anyone interested
in natural history, wildlife and ecology will find a Galapagos
Islands tour a truly memorable experience. One of the foremost
attractions of the islands for visitors is the fearlessness
of the animals, due to their relative lack of exposure to
man and other predators, enabling humans to enjoy probably
their closest ever encounter with nature at its best.
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