GALAPAGOS ISLANDS DIVING HOLIDAYS
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Diving Holidays In The Galapagos Islands
On the equator some 950 Kilometres west of the Ecuadorian coast sit an isolated group of actively volcanic islands. The Galapagos Islands were, literally, put on the map in 1835 with the visit of Charles Darwin aboard HMS Beagle. Now a National Park of Ecuador, and UNESCO World Heritage site, the distinctive flora and fauna includes species found nowhere else on earth.
On the equator some 950 Kilometres west of the Ecuadorian coast sit an isolated group of actively volcanic islands. The Galapagos Islands were, literally, put on the map in 1835 with the visit of Charles Darwin aboard HMS Beagle. Now a National Park of Ecuador, and UNESCO World Heritage site, the distinctive flora and fauna includes species found nowhere else on earth.
With 20 Galapagos Islands and many more islets, rocks and reefs, a dedicated Galapagos Islands liveaboard is essential to truly experience the best diving the Galapagos Islands have to offer. Despite its location on the equator a collision of oceanic currents produces a diverse mix of marine mammal & fish life and attracts large pelagic species, including a huge number of sharks and Rays.
Diving the Galapagos Islands may be enough of an experience in itself. However a holiday here offers an ideal opportunity to extend your stay to take in the sites and adventures available on the Ecuadorian mainland. Extend your stay to take in cultural Ecuador, the Amazon or get active with some White Water rafting or Sea Kayaking. Alternatively our Andes and Islands tour neatly provides the opportunity for a taste of the diversity this wonderful country has to offer.
The Diving In The Galapagos Islands
Cold & warm water species that normally might live in ocean sectors a thousand miles apart, thrive here side by side. The amazing diversity of species in the Galapagos Islands, both on land and water, will leave you breathless every day of your journey in this sacred island group. Of course, no hunting or fishing by tourists are allowed in these sacred islands. Galapagos diving is strictly a "look & don't touch" deal. In the water around the Galapagos islands, you'll be entertained by species such as schooling hammerheads, penguins, sea lions, sharks of several intriguing varieties, eagle rays & manta rays, great sea turtles & the occasional whale or whale shark.
The Galapagos Islands have become the cross roads for 7 major ocean currents, which often contribute to making this a challenging diving spot, nevertheless incredibly interesting. Especially with each island owning its own, unique mini eco system, there really is and endless amount of things to learn about these fascinating islands. All those years ago, the volcanic eruptions not only made a home for humans and wild life, but in replacement to coral, rocks are homes for many small colourful fish are found amongst the holes in the lava formations. Within the variety of large marine life are 12 species of shark and a whopping 16 species of whale! Including the Humpback Whales, and also the sperm and blue. All along with groups of dolphins which are also regularly seen in their vast numbers, sometimes reaching 100 dolphins in one sight, jumping around dive boats. The only species of penguin that lives in the northern hemisphere and breeds in the tropics can be found in the Galapagos Islands by following the cold Humboldt Current. With the highest number of penguins in one spot recorded on Isabela.
Diving Seasons In The Galapagos Islands
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Peru Discovered PLUS Galapagos
Discover the very best that Peru and the Galapagos has to offer before embarking on a liveaboard to discover the very best of this remote archipelago. Get up close and personal with the various species that make their home in the Galapagos, including sea lions, iguanas, penguins and turtles, accompanying this amazing exploration of the natural world with a discovery of the ancient sights of magnificent Peru and a relaxing stay on the beaches of Paracas.
Ecuador and Galapagos Highlights
Combine a wonderful trip exploring all that Ecuador has to offer with a trip discovering the wonder of the Galapagos Islands. Travel from Ecuador's bustling capital city, to a liveaboard through the Galapagos archipelago before returning once again to Ecuador to an authentic farm adventure in the Andes. The perfect holiday for adventure-seekers - explore this wonderful part of the close on horseback, by bike and boat as you revel in the trip of a lifetime.
Peru and Galapagos Liveaboard
Discover the very best that Peru and the Galapagos has to offer before embarking on a dive liveaboard to discover the very best of this remote archipelago. Get up close and personal with the various species that make their home in the Galapagos, including sea lions, iguanas, penguins and turtles, accompanying this amazing exploration of the natural world with a discovery of the ancient sights of magnificent Peru.
