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Galapagos Islands tour and cruises travel planner:

Galapagos Islands travel planner, description of the islands, tourist activities and sites, hotels, cruises and tours around the Enchanted Isles.

Amazon river cruises in Ecuador on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer:

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Galapagos travel & luxury cruises:

We operate the brand new (July 2006) M/C Anahi Catamaran, this boat replaces one of the older boats of our Galapagos fleet, we have 20 years experience offering unique wilderness trips, our guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park and offer passionate onsight and classroom style lectures. The M/C Anahi will offer a new level of comfort and service in the Islands with our pampered adventures.

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Complete Comprehensive Galapagos Islands Travel Adviser

Find all you need to plan the perfect Galapagos Islands getaway. Here you will find a list of must see attractions, accommodations in the archipelago's main islands, cruise tours and other alternatives. This travel advisor is an invaluable tool for anyone visiting the Enchanted Islands.

Cruise & Hotel Based Galapagos Island Tour Directory

The Galapagos Islands are pretty much in any travel lover's bucket list. They appeal to nature enthusiasts, geologist fans, bird watchers, divers and pretty much any other adventurer looking for something out of the ordinary. Here you will find tours and options that can fulfill any of these people's highest expectations.

Galapagos Islands Hotel Index and Booking Site

Traditionally, the Galapagos Islands have been explored onboard cruises. Today though, it is possible to enjoy the Island's many treasures by staying in one of the many accommodations present in the archipelago's main three main islands. One of these rooms, bungalows, suites or cabins will be the perfect complement to a day filled with exploration.

Amazon Sinchi Sacha tour, 4 days

Amazon Sinchi Sacha tour, 4 days

Sample itinerary suggestion

Length of the Programs: Fixed programs are of 3 Nights/ 4 Days and 4 Nights/ 5 Days, however it is possible to design longer programs. Shorter programs are not advised due to the traveling time required to reach the region.

The Sinchi Sacha Foundation (Powerful Jungle in the Quichua language), a private non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote sustainable development through social reassessment of cultural wealth, through the support of artisan production, the development of community ecotourism, environmental education and the strengthening of the civil society, have developed a different alternative to visit and learn more about the cultural and natural wealth of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest.

The whole complex has:

The main cabaña which is built on the summit of a 25mts. high hill. This cabaña has a beautiful 10 mts. observation tower from where you can admire the beauty of the tropical rainforest.
One cabaña for accommodations distributed in ten double rooms each one with two low beds and each bed with a mosquito net.
One cabaña built on stilts, with roof and with the hammocks.
Shared bathrooms and showers in a separate cabaña
Dinning and living rooms are located in the main cabaña

Activities:
Activities include hikes through the rainforest, canoe rides through Amazon rivers, visit to a native family and participation of local activities, visit the Amazon Cultures Interpretation Center and natural caves and petroglyphs all focused on the knowledge of the natural history of the rainforest as well as the richness of the Amazon cultures. Excellent chances for bird-watching from a beautiful observation tower.
All activities led by native guides and expert bilingual naturalist guides.

Travel companies that offer this tour:

Ecuador tours and Galapagos Cruises : Latin Trails offers custom itineraries, expert guides and private transportation for tours around Ecuador, we offer naturalist cruises on board our fleet of small yachts and expedition ship in the Galapagos Islands.