Charles Darwin and the Galapagos Islands

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The Galapagos Islands are known for a variety of things, but are mostly famous because of Charles Darwin. It was here where Darwin perceived how each animal was adapted to the different environments of each island. From this small realization a discovery …

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Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise

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Developed for operation in remote areas, the new Santa Cruz II is a state-of-the-art expedition vessel and provides the perfect infrastructure for Galápagos exploration. The generous, five-deck craft holds 50 cabins with a capacity for 90 passengers, and it’s composed …

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Lonesome George

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Lonesome George, a tortoise unique to its sub-specie, was born around 1910 in the Galapagos Islands. The Hungarian malacologist József Vágvölgyi discovered George in La Pinta Island on Novermber 1st, 1971. Many tortoises were abused and smuggled by sealers, therefore, in order to …

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Galapagos Trip 3rd Day Experience

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Exclusive destinations gave last year a unique gift to two of its workers: A trip to the Galapagos Islands. This Christmas I went to the enchanted islands to live a one in a life experience. I began telling the story …

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Galapagos Trip

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EqTouring encourages its employees to visit the places we, so enthusiastically, sell. It is important for our employees to know what they are offering to our clients, not only by theory but by experience. For this reason, the company sent …

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Christmas in the Galapagos Islands

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Come and spend this Christmas eve in one of the most magical destinations of the world! We offer some of the best Galapagos Cruises available for you to enjoy this Christmas in a different and special way. Motor Vessel Santa …

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The Optimal Way of Visiting the Galapagos

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The Galapagos Islands is a destination that has a lot to offer because of its unique biodiversity. It is this land that helped Charles Darwin to develop his Theory of Evolution and Natural Selection. Darwin, watching the differences of the …

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Ecuador and Galapagos is Made for all Kind of Travelers

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Ecuador, as well as the Galapagos Islands, offer activities for all kind of different travelers. There are, for example, multisport trips for those who like to challenge themselves  into adventurous activities. Nevertheless for those who are more interesting in culture and learning, Ecuador has amazing …

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Explore the Galapagos Islands with Google maps

In partnership with the Directorate of the Galapagos National Park, The Charles Darwin Foundation, and Catlin Seaview Survey, Google traveled to the archipelago to collect 360-degree Street View imagery. Google was invited by the Charles Darwin Foundation, to collect imagery, for …

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Ecuador and Galapagos Uniqueness

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In the world, there are only seventeen countries considered megadiverse. Ecuador, along with the Galapagos Islands, is considered one these countries. But, what megadiversity means?  The term “megadiversity” is used to describe the territories with the most biological diversity in …

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