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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 Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island is a scientific research and conservation center where Galapagos visitors can learn about efforts to protect giant tortoises, endemic wildlife, habitats, and the archipelago’s unique ecosystems. The Galapagos National Park system consists of approximately 95% of…

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You’ve heard the saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Did you know there’s a lesser-known saying that goes, “When in Chile, eat as the Chileans eat?” OK, maybe it’s not really a saying, but it’s on point. If you’re going to travel…

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Galapagos National Park was established in 1959 and protects 97% of the islands’ land area. Visitors must follow strict conservation rules, including staying on marked trails, keeping at least 2 meters from wildlife, and never touching, feeding, or removing anything from the ecosystem. It’s a…

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The best things to do on a Patagonia luxury tour include seeing Perito Moreno Glacier, exploring Torres del Paine, tracking pumas, kayaking among icebergs, hiking, horseback riding with gauchos, and spotting wildlife such as guanacos, flamingos, and Andean condors. The great thing is that you…

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Patagonia isn't just for hardcore hikers and backpackers. Travelers can combine wildlife, glaciers, kayaking, horseback riding, and other outdoor adventures with luxury lodges, regional cuisine, fine wines, spas, and personalized travel experiences. Patagonia is on the verge of becoming the new “IT” place; where luxury…

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Patagonia is an ideal bachelor party destination for groups looking for something beyond the traditional weekend away, combining glaciers, wildlife, outdoor adventures, luxury lodges, great food and wine, and spectacular landscapes. Overdone and cliché are the days of celebrating your bachelor party in Vegas, Cabo,…

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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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