Galapagos

A visit to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, 600 miles due west of Ecuador is a seafaring safari to a world where nature reigns supreme, You are about to visit a unique natural area, fascinating to the tourist and of absorbing interest to the naturalist The Galapagos Islands are made up to 13 main islands and 48 smaller islands with a population of 5,000 scattered among 6 different locations. There are 700 species of insects, endemic land animals are confined to only 7 rodents and 2 bats. Birds are more plentiful with 80 species and subspecies. Species of Antarctic origin like seals and penguins mingle side by side with tropical animals. The Galapagos fauna may be described as primitive or prehistoric due to the lack of large land mammals and the dominance of reptiles. Today, the Galapagos remains a living laboratory of evolution where animals and birds have no fear of man. You can swim with the sea lions, and get close up photos of the tortoises, birds and all the animals without the aid of a zoom lense.

Come join us to explore Galapagos!

NOTE: This section of Galapagos has been divided in several pages for easy use and understanding of the different boats (deluxe, first class or economic) and programs (8, 5, 4 days). If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at any time. Thanks ! tara@taratours.com

Boats/Cruise ships Hotels/Lodges

Coral I & II Finch Bay Hotel

Eclipse Finch Bay Diving

Eric,Letty,Flam Red Mangrove Inn

Estrella del Mar Galapagos Safari Tent

Galap. Journey I

Legend

Queen Galapagos

QuasarNautica

Evolution

Alta

Grace