In honor of World Penguin Day, venture on an extraordinary journey through the habitats of some of nature’s most captivating creatures. From the sunny equator to the remote areas of Patagonia, penguins charm us with their resilience and quirky rituals, inviting us to immerse ourselves in their enchanting world. For …
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Summer is officially here! Get those barbecues out and put on an apron, because its time for some “Pinchos de Camaron”. These tasty grilled shrimp skewers or “pinchos de camaron” as we know them in Ecuador, are made with shrimp, marinated in a spicy passion…
Today marks the one year anniversary since they found Lonesome George dead in his corral at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the morning of June 24, 2012. To the scientists and his devoted caretakers, they had hoped Lonesome George would live for decades, and…
On Thursday, March 14, The Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) moved the body of the giant tortoise 'Lonesome George' from Baltra Island to the coastal port city of Guayaquil in Ecuador. From Guayaquil, the body will be transferred to the American Museum of Natural History…
Galapagos Islands Cruise The Galapagos Islands is a trip of a lifetime that actually lives up to and surpasses expectations, and our 37+ years of experience have allowed us to perfect the art of adventure travel to this remote corner of our world. Simply put,…
Quasar strongly recommends arriving in Ecuador two days prior to the start of your cruise. That way if your international flight is delayed for any reason you can still make your flight to the Galapagos on Saturday morning, insuring that you arrive in time for…
The Galapagos Islands never disappoint as an adventure destination. This wildlife sanctuary brings joy and smiles to thousands of visitors every year and they are especially enjoyable if you travel well prepared. Packing the right equipment for Galapagos travel will guarantee the best possible experience.…