From horseback riding between ancient haciendas in the Andes and cruising around the Galapagos Islands to relaxing in a mellow coastal beach town, Moon Handbooks Ecuador is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, climbing volcanoes, and hiking, biking, and rafting information, Moon Handbooks Ecuador gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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The phrase `small is beautiful’ could have been coined specifically with Ecuador in mind. By South American standards, Ecuador is tiny, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in diversity. Here, one can watch dawn break over the jungle canopy, have lunch high in the Andes, then watch the sun slip into the Pacific Ocean—all on the same day. Lying just over 600 miles offshore are the Galapagos Islands, inspiration for Darwin’s theory of evolution and without a doubt the greatest wildlife show on Earth. Footprint’s highly acclaimed guide is essential for all travelers wishing to get to grips with this small but perfectly formed country.
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Check out the full trip report at grundlefly.com … A 10-day trip aboard the Lammer Law taking in the amazing underwater sights and a few land visits also.
Book the Santa Cruz at: www.mondoadventuretravel.com The 44 cabin Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, was completely renovated in 1998. The entire ship is air-conditioned. Its capacity is ninety guests. The Santa Cruz is known for superb service, an expert crew, knowledgeable naturalist-guides who speak english and other languages and menus that feature the very best in international cuisine and Ecuadorian dishes. On the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds and private balconies as well as two junior suites with twin beds. Sofa beds for children are available. Six Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations with a high standard of comfort and style plus a choice of single, double or triple accommodation. The Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library. As an alternative to snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat offers guests further opportunity to observe marine life. The Santa Cruz is just one of dozens of boats, hundreds of tours, and thousands of departures available for booking at www.MondoAdventureTravel.com Check out Mondo Adventure Travel’s Galapagos Specials at www.mondoadventuretravel.com
I am planning on spending next summer with my fiance’s family in Ecuador. Because I am a Zoology major and an aspiring zoo keeper, I am ecstatic about the idea of being able to visit the Galapagos. I realize that the area is highly protected because of its diversity and importance to the animal kingdom, but are there and programs that I can volunteer or intern with to help with animal conservation and protection while I am in Ecuador?
Part 3 of 3 – SCUBA Diving (and some brief time on land tour) with the Colombo SCUBA Adventures gang, June 2010. This is a compilation video and *I* did NOT choose the music for it!
Part 2 of 3 – SCUBA Diving (and some brief time on land tour) with the Colombo SCUBA Adventures gang, June 2010. This is a compilation video and *I* did NOT choose the music for it!
Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. These processes, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual animal life — such as the land iguana, the giant tortoise and the many types of … whc.unesco.org
From horseback riding between ancient haciendas in the Andes and cruising around the Galapagos Islands to relaxing in a mellow coastal beach town, Moon Handbooks Ecuador is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, climbing volcanoes, and hiking, biking, and rafting information, Moon Handbooks Ecuador gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
