Galapagos: South America Travel Insights
What if you could anchor your love story in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations? When you say, “I do,” renew your vows, or honeymoon in the Galapagos on a private Quasar yacht charter, your love takes center stage in a setting as epic as your story. If you’re …
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Rats are considered an invasive species in Galapagos and today they represent one of the greatest threats to the ecosystem of the islands. These rodents were brought to the islands over the course of several centuries aboard the ships of pirates, whalers and buccaneers who…
You will find cash machines in the Ecuadorian mainland in cities like Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. Not all debit and credit cards work with all cash machines so you may need to try more than one location to draw cash. You can also find cash…
Whether it’s the 1975 classic Jaws, or the chuckle-inducing Finding Nemo of 2003, the overarching theme you’ll find in Hollywood depictions of oceanic life is the inherent threat of—you guessed it—sharks. Although there are over 500 shark species, ranging widely in size, habitat preference, and…
The best way to combine a trip to Galapagos and Peru is to arrange your trip to Machu Picchu Peru after going to the Galapagos. That’s because you can depart the Galapagos and be in Lima, Peru on the same day. If you do it…
The choice between staying in a hotel and visiting the Galapagos aboard a yacht is an easy decision once you understand how the Galapagos National Park is set up. 90% of the land and 100% of the maritime area of the Galapagos Islands is within…
While our passengers usually do not experience seasickness, many of our guest’s number one question before cruising is "how do I avoid getting seasick in the Galapagos Islands". Seasickness is the reaction of your body’s inner ear balance system to the unfamiliar motion of the…
