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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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The Galapagos Islands are an animal lover’s paradise and the best place in the world to safely get close to, and even interact with, animals in the wild. Galapagos is arguably one of the safest and most magical destinations in the world. But what about…

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If you’ve been daydreaming of walking and hiking the trails of the Galapagos Islands in search of exotic wildlife or getting lost in the Islands’ giant daisy forests, then you already know that no adventure is complete without practical luggage. From backpacks to daypacks to…

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If you're feeling the desire to trade your usual life for a quest of exciting exploration, that's exactly what Patagonia in September promises. It's like stepping into another world where time slows down as the colors of spring begin to embrace the white winter landscapes.…

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Ever dreamed of escaping to a world where jagged mountain peaks kiss the sky, glaciers shimmer in the sun, and wildflowers burst into life? That's Patagonia in October! It's a magical time when spring unfurls its splendor across this rugged landscape. Not to mention, there…

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When you think of a family-owned business, you might picture a son running a local car shop or cousins working together in a cozy café. But how many families have nurtured and sustained a business for nearly forty years, seamlessly blending their relationships and values…

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As the founders of Quasar Expeditions, my husband Eduardo and I have dedicated nearly four decades to exploring and preserving the breathtaking Galapagos Islands through our safari-style cruises. In our journey, we’ve witnessed firsthand how responsible tourism plays a pivotal role in maintaining the delicate…

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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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