Our cruise took us over to the western islands in the archipelago. These are the youngest islands – and although I hate to choose a favorite, I really think Fernandina was amazing! This island seemed so raw to me. The black lava flow with the sparse vegetation, and the literal piles of marine Iguanas made this a super special stop! People always talk about how the animals of the Galapagos have never learned to fear humans, and the iguanas brought this point home for me. As the group walked around Fernandina the iguanas wouldn’t move. I felt like they were looking at us wondering what we were doing there. This was a completely surreal experience! As we were examining the different iguanas Ryan spotted a rotund one and said ‘well, that guy is quite the fatso, isn’t he?” Our guide Ceci approached him and said – ‘I do not know this word – fatso- can you explain it to me?” Ryan laughed, but explained it just meant he was a very large iguana. Later in the day Ceci came over and pointed to a lizard asking Ryan, “He too is a fatso?” We laughed, but confirmed!
We were lucky enough to do another snorkel here and see the marine iguanas eat under water. It was like swimming with dinosaurs! Every once and a while I would look from the ocean floor to the water line and it would surprise me to see a lizard swimming along like it belonged there! We made it to an underwater wall covered in algae and the iguanas were munching away. Spectacular!
I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!
Sandi T
3 weeks ago
Erin was patient, thorough, responsive, knowledgeable.
Karen Bukolt
1 month ago
Erin was responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and ran through a few different choices with us. She got us a fabulous price on a trip, and made everything easy to do. And QUICK!!
Tina
1 month ago
From the initial meeting and planning process with our trip planner Jess, through to the finalizing of our itinerary, trip details and questions, I was very impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, organization and attention to details. I would highly recommend Adventure Life to anyone looking to plan a unique travelling experience, knowing that the expertise and experience provided will result in a seamless trip of a lifetime.
Lynn Farquharson
2 months ago
Excellent suggestions I line with my desires on a Galapagos very last minute cruise.
Swift and professional guidance and assistance in booking the trip. Helped me realising a substantial saving.