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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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If you have never visited Patagonia in September, it should definitely be on your bucket list. If you have already been, another visit will certainly be a new experience, just ask the guides there if this magical region has ever ceased to impress them. A…

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Warmer days, spring flowers, fewer crowds and lots of opportunities for wildlife spotting; Patagonia in October is one of the best times of the year to experience all that Patagonia has to offer! No matter the season, come prepared with lots of layers! Patagonia is…

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The name Tungurahua comes from the dialect "Quichua" of the native people of Ecuador. Made up of the words Tunguri meaning "throat" and rahua meaning "fire", Tungurahua means "Throat of Fire". The province of Ecuador where the volcano is located, was named after it. Tungurahua…

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When planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands, one of the most common pitfalls is booking flights before securing accommodations or cruise options. This seemingly logical step can lead to a series of complications, from misaligned schedules to increased costs and missed opportunities. While one…

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Weather in Patagonia is really unpredictable with several distinct climatic regions with wide extremes of temperature, sunlight and rainfall. Travelers should come well prepared for all weather conditions regardless of when you choose to travel. The information below is a general description of what the…

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One of the questions we get asked the most at Quasar is this—What’s the best time of year to travel to the Galapagos? And as much as we’d love to deliver a simple, straightforward answer, the truth is that every single month of the year…

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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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