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Galapagos Facts The Galapagos Islands are located 600 miles off the Pacific Coast of Ecuador and make up an Archipelago of 13 main islands, 17 islets and 47 reefs. These islands are the tips of huge submarine volcanoes that emerged off the ocean floor several million years ago and together comprise the underwater Galapagos platform. Over the years, the isolation of these remote islands fostered the evolution of many plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth - making it a unique wildlife sanctuary. Due to the fusion of at least seven currents including the cold Humboldt current from Antarctica and the warm EI Nino current from Panama, it is not unusual to see fur seals and penguins swimming alongside tropical reef fish - indeed a quarter of the marine life found here exists nowhere else in the world. The islands were firm brought to world attention when Charles Darwin visited them in 1835 during his world voyage in HMS Beagle. His subsequent publication “On the Origin of Species” in 1859 was based on his observations, which were to inspire scientists and naturalists for centuries to come. Today the islands remain a living laboratory where many rare species can be seen. In an effort to preserve and protect then the Galapagos were declared a National Park in 1959 and subsequently a Marine Reserve in 1985. There are daily flights to the Galapagos from mainland Ecuador and we offer a variety of boats to suit the needs of every traveller. With weather and temperatures being favourable all the year round, cruises run continually and most cabins are designed for two people sharing, usually with en-suite facilities. Cruises last from 8 to 14 days, although special itineraries and charters are available on request, and a bilingual naturalist guide, specially trained by the Darwin Research Centre to make your trip a memorable, unique experience, accompanies every cruise.
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