If balanced, delicious meals are your thing, then you’ve likely already heard of famed celebrity chef and cookbook author, Gaby Dalkin. Turns out Gaby’s other passion is travel. Since she was a little girl, Gaby’s family has planned surprise vacations every year—Gaby and her younger…

While the busiest times in the Galapagos are during school holidays including winter and spring breaks and summer vacation, our Quasar team loves sharing some of the amazing benefits of visiting at other times of year. Because of the unique temperate climate of the islands…

The Galapagos archipelago was recently ranked among the best islands to visit by Travel + Leisure, but there is a lot to explore in mainland Ecuador, too. The Republic of Ecuador is nestled between Peru and Columbia, straddling the equator that gives the country its…

The Galapagos Transit Control Card is an immigration control measure set by INGALA, the Ecuadorian Governmental agency that regulates all things pertaining to the Galapagos Islands. This card is designed to help control migration to the Galapagos Archipelago, which boomed in the 1970's due to…

The Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, is a glacier visited on Quasar Expeditions’ 9 Day Overland Safari adventures. This glacier is one of only 3 Patagonian glaciers that are still growing and advancing today, while all other glaciers in the…

Since 2009, Quasar has been redefining luxury exploration with their unparalleled experiences of the Galápagos aboard the iconic Grace yacht. Excursions harken back to an era of travel as an expression of way of life, and a way of being; when the immersion in wonder…

One of the most thrilling adventures a traveler can enjoy is snorkeling in the waters of the Galapagos Islands. As one of the most legendary snorkeling destinations in the world, you and your family will encounter penguins, green sea turtles, playful sea lions, and colorful…

One of the world’s most remarkable destinations, the Galapagos Islands are a travellers’ paradise. Offering white sand beaches, awe-inspiring wildlife and uninhabited islands; it is easy to see why the Galapagos are often referred to as the ‘Enchanted Isles’. Taking a small boat cruise around…

What a lot of people don’t know about the Galapagos, is that its' beaches offer the same sort of variety and beauty that its wildlife do. From long stretches of pristine white sand to hidden coves of black, green and red sand beauties, the beaches…