Mermaid Heaven: Galapagos

Place:

The Galápagos Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón ; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago ofvolcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, 926 km (500 nmi) west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.

The Galapagos were born from volcanoes erupting violently out of the sea. Plant and animal species traversed 1000km of ocean to colonize the islands, leaving species isolated and evolving independently on different islands.

1°40'N–1°36'S, 89°16'–92°01'W.

Transport:

By flight-

Flights to the Galapagos are relatively easy to arrange and depart from Quito and Guayaquil on a daily basis for the Isla Baltra Airport, about two hours by public transport from Puerto Ayora, the main settlement of the Galapagos, on the central island of Santa Cruz. There are also daily flights to San Cristóbal. The airport is a 20 minute walk from the center of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

By boat-

Private yachts can arrive into any of the 5 ports in Galapagos while in transit and remain at that port for a maximum of 21 days. Boats wishing to visit more than one site or cruise the islands may do so but only by special permit from the national park and by working with a licensed yacht agency.

Price:

Aida Maria Trave

Galapagostours.net owns 2 Galapagos cruise boats, Aida Maria , Eden, that offer from 4 up to 15 days cruises in the galapagos , they are 100% galapagos locals and have been offering galapagos tours since the early 1960´s . Prices start at $150 per day.

Galasam Cruises

Galasam owns 3 Galapagos cruises, Millennium, Estrella de Mar I and II, with 4 to 8 days itinerary in Galapagos Islands. Prices start at $150 per day.

The Galapagos Tours

The Galapagos tours offers good rates for Galapagos cruises on Galaven II motor yacht (Tourist class), Xavier motor yacht (First Class) and Queen Beatriz Catamaran (Luxury) with 5, 6, and even 7 days itinerary in Galapagos Islands. Prices start at $875 5D/4N to $1,186.