Galápagos ...
The Trip of a Lifetime
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Frequently Asked Questions What's the best time of the year to visit the Galápagos? This is the question prospective passengers ask us the most. Our answer is, "It doesn't matter when you go; what matters is how long you go for!" There's not much rain, and there's never been a tropical storm of any type in the Galápagos. While there are a couple of official "seasons," the differences are slight. Actually, Darwin said it all:
There are some differences in what you will see in the islands from month to month, but again, the differences in the qualitative experience are small. If you can get away any time of the year, you might consider avoiding the busy seasons - January-March, June-August, and (most important) Christmas week.
Why do I need to spend 11 days in the Galápagos? Actually, a 2 week tour of the Galápagos Islands is recommended for maximum observation, photographic opportunities, and just plain enjoyment. But 11 days will work.
Basically, each island is different, with its own unique ecosystem and wildlife distribution. Not only are many species endemic to the Galápagos Islands, they are often endemic to a specific island. In other words, each island has plants and animals that you're not going to see on any other island. So, the more islands you visit, the more unique wildlife you're going to see. If you want to see the red-footed booby, you have to go to either Tower (Genovesa) Island or Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island. If you want to see the flightless cormorant, you have to go to Fernandina or Isabela Island. If you want to see the waved albatross, you have to go to Hood (Española) Island. And the list goes on.
What If I'm Traveling Alone? First, we do not have a Single Supplement Charge. For example, if you are a female and are willing to share a cabin with another female, you pay the standard Trip Cost. If it turns out that there isn't another single female on the trip, you get the cabin to yourself - again at the standard Trip Cost. Second, about half of our passengers are couples and half are singles. What is more important is that almost everyone has a common orientation - a serious interest in natural history. Singles should not be concerned about being "left out."
What if I'm not a photographer? No problem. Once again, our trips are totally oriented to providing a comprehensive, professionally-led, natural history tour of the Galápagos Islands. In addition, for the photographers in the group, we do a photo briefing - a summary of the best photographic opportunities to expect, which lenses to pack, etc. On the trail, while the Naturalist Guide is identifying and interpreting the flora and fauna, the Tour Leader will linger with photographers as possible so they might have time to capture the images they wish. Photographers and non-photographers alike will get their get full value and enjoyment from our programs.
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