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Family Travel in Ecuador

Ecuador is an ideal destination for families interested in educational travel. With four distinct ecosystems in a relatively small area, families can experience natural diversity in a short period of time. There are also plenty of opportunities to have fun and make lasting memories together!
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Double the Adventure

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While taking the time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …
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Mindy and Ryan's Galapagos Trip

In April/May of 2014 Ryan and Mindy Teini took a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands... Here is their story.
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Galapagos & Ecuador

An amazing adventure in Ecuador! A whirlwind tour with my sister that included the Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Cotopaxi Volcano, Quito and Otavalo in just 13 days! We had too much fun in the sun hiking around the islands and seeing the blue footed boobies and tortoises that rule the land and snorkeled with the sea lions and fish that live below.
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The iconic feet of the Blue-Footed Booby

Protecting a Living Museum

A brief history of human impact on the Galapagos Islands The Galapagos first appeared on maps around 1570 with various explorers making stops but never settling on the islands. Whalers and maritime fur traders started moving in during the 18th century. At this time, tortoises were hunted as a source of meat since they could be kept alive …
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Me and one of my many friends

Experience the Galapagos, Your Way

In no other place on earth can travelers hike in search of ancient tortoises, kayak past hundreds of sunbathing iguanas, and swim among sea lions all in the same day! There are so many ways to see the Galapagos, so it can be difficult to choose. Our guide will help you decide the right style of travel for you.
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Sunset, San Cristobal

Only Solo for So Long...Galapagos Multisport

A solo adventurer to Quito & Galapagos finds a vibrant community of nature, wildlife & new friends
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Preparing for our trip!

Ecuador and Peru Family Trip

We had an amazing, eye-opening, thrilling 6 weeks of travel in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru. Our bond as a family has strengthened and although we were really excited to get home, we are already dreaming about our next travel experience together!
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silent scream

Viva Ecuador

Quito, Sacha Lodge and the Amazon rainforest; The Galapagos
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An Ecuadorean Adventure
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Celebrating our 29th anniversary with a tortoise

Jon and Joan's Excellent Adventure in Ecuador

Each day I found myself amazed, excited, inspired, humbled, filled with a sense of wonder, or all of these! A fantastic Ecuador vacation to Old City Quito, Sacha Lodge in the Amazon, Otovalo area, and the Galápagos onboard the Millenium.
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Galapagos, Sacha Lodge, and Bellavista

We were on Samba for the voyage of June 9th thru the 16th. We had a wonderful experience. The entire Samba crew was dedicated above all to our safety, enjoyment and comfort. Boy did they deliver! Great cruise!
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Amazon/ Galapagos Trip... Heck Yeah!

A mind blowing dive into the Ecuadorian Dream..... from trekking the lush paths and secluded waterways of the Amazon, to the awe-inspiring curiosity of the Galapagos Islands..... absolute heaven on Earth!
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Galapagos Islands: Watercolor by Kathleen Franklin

Reflections: An Ecuadorian Journal

Kathleen and Jacqueline’s Excellent Adventure...All Things Ecuador...El Medio del Mundo...How do I title a 3 in 1 trip that was so much more than either of us expected?
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Dayton at Adventura Lodge

Tortoises and Iguanas - Galapagos Island Trip

Documents our Darwin's Islands Trip to Galapagos through Adventure Life - full of exciting tortoises, iguanas and the natural beauty of the islands.
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Marine Iguana, Tintoreros Park, Isabella Island

Darwin's Islands and Quito Add On

A great trip with highlights being a morning scuba dive off Santa Cruz Island, an exhilarating hike up the Sierra Negra volcano, lots of curious and nonchalant animal/sealife, great company, accommodations and food, and knowledgable guides who accompanied us throughout our islands visit. Adventure Life arranged a last minute guided bus/walking …
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Queen of the Cloudforest

Epiphanies in Ecuador and the Galapagos

An account of the adventures and epiphanies of a diverse group of travelers in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
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(Quito) View from Cruz Loma, Pichincha Volcano

Galapagos Cruise - 11 islands in 8 days

Jaw dropping flora and fauna in the Galapagos Islands. Spectacular guides with a wealth of knowledge. Amazing photography opportunities. Quite possibly the best vacation I have taken thus far. I highly recommend extending your stay on the mainland of Ecuador to experience the culture too.
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Snorkeling with Eagle Rays in the Galapagos

Galapagos Guide, Fabricio Chavez, filmed over a dozen eagle rays while leading a snorkeling tour in the Galapagos. The spotted eagle ray is recognized by the white spots on its body. Including its long tail, this ray can reach up to 16 feet long. While snorkeling in the Galapagos, visitors can also find sting and manta rays and a whole host of …
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Hanging out in the sand with some wildlife

Mother-Daughter Trip to Galapagos Islands

Happy Mother's Day! In celebration of the day's holiday, I thought I'd share one of my favorite mother-daughter trip journals. Adventure Life staff member, Julia Kocubinski, and her mom, Sue, took a trip to Ecuador's cloudforest, Quito, Banos, and the wildlife rich Galapagos Islands last November. Here's a highlight: We snorkeled off the back of …
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Curious blue footed booby

Galapagos Tours in December

The Galapagos Islands are located at the Equator so there is not a lot of seasonal variation. Air temperatures tend to run in the 70s-80s year round, making the islands a great place to visit at any time. However, the month of December brings seasonal changes to the Galapagos. Here are a few highlights on what you can expect during a Galapagos …
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The Amazon

Ecuadorian Amazon & The Galapagos Islands

We headed back in time to the deceivingly desolate Galapagos Islands for a cruise through Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santiago, and Bartolome Islands. We then then continued to the lush Amazon Basin, where we enjoyed four days exploring the forest floor and canopy surrounding Sacha Lodge.
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Galapagos wildlife

Galapagos

When I got on the plane in New York City (Jan 26th) it was 11°F and when I got off the plane in Quito, Ecuador it was 80°F degrees.
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Me in my wetsuit

Hiking the Galapagos Trip!

In summary: best 6 days of my entire life was in the Galapagos.
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