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Why Mainland Ecuador Should be Part of Your Galapagos Adventure
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In our posts about the Galapagos, we’ve mainly stuck to talking about, well, the Galapagos. But there’s another destination that factors heavily into your adventure with Quasar Expeditions—mainland Ecuador. In a way, the Galapagos Islands have become the best and worst thing to ever happen to tourism in Ecuador. They bring more travelers to the …


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Tips for Visiting the Galapagos: Q&A with Actor Blair Underwood
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Award-winning actor Blair Underwood, perhaps best known for his role in the legal drama series L.A. Law, recently embarked on an exciting journey into the heart of the Galapagos Islands with Quasar Expeditions. Marketing director Fernando Diez sat down to chat with Blair about the …


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Family Karma Stars Vishal & Richa
on Their Unforgettable Patagonia Honeymoon With Quasar
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Embark on a journey like no other as Bravo's Family Karma stars, Vishal & Richa, take you on their unforgettable honeymoon adventure to the ends of the world in Patagonia with Quasar Expeditions. Discover their unique experience and why it was truly the trip of a lifetime in an intimate Q&A video.


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Award-Winning Galapagos Luxury Cruises
VISIT GALAPAGOS
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Spring is one of the best times to visit Patagonia for travelers who want fewer crowds, awakening landscapes, wildlife encounters, and increasing access to outdoor adventures before the peak summer season. From September through November, longer days and the return of spring transform Patagonia after…

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Some of the best beaches in the Galapagos include Gardner Bay on Española, James Bay on Santiago, Rábida Beach, Punta Cormorant on Floreana, and Darwin Bay on Genovesa. Together, they showcase white, black, red, and green-tinted shores alongside the extraordinary wildlife that makes Galapagos beaches…

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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Godfrey Merlen, a friend of Quasar, and a champion of the Galapagos. Godfrey passed on May 10th, 2023, but will always be remembered as one of the most respected ambassadors in the islands and he…

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Ecuador is worth visiting for its remarkable variety of experiences, including the Andes, Amazon rainforest, historic Quito, Indigenous markets, thermal springs, and Galapagos Islands. Its compact geography makes it possible to combine several very different landscapes and cultural experiences within one journey. Although Ecuador may…

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Whale sharks are the world's largest fish and can be encountered in the Galapagos, particularly around the remote northern islands of Darwin and Wolf. Measuring up to 55 feet (17 meters) long, they’re like gentle sea giants. Most whale sharks documented in Galapagos are adult…

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Patagonia is an excellent destination for travelers over 50 because the experience can be adapted to different interests and activity levels. Visitors can combine scenic walks, wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, and more challenging hikes with comfortable accommodations, expert guidance, and private travel. Just like a…

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Share Your Travel Story
Your Once in a Lifetime Adventures with Quasar

One of the rewards of hosting you and our other guests is learning about, and sharing, those amazing experiences from your adventure. These experiences are often life changing. We love to hear your stories with comments like, “I was literally kissed by a sea lion” or “One morning we ran into a pod of dolphins and the captain stayed with them for some time” or “Seeing Torres del Paine for the first time I felt as though I were looking through a porthole into another world!”

We invite you to share your stories of those amazing moments you experienced with Quasar Expeditions in the Galapagos, Patagonia, the Amazon, Mainland Ecuador, Machu Picchu, Colombia, Chile or Argentina.

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