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Responsible tourism in Ecuador & galapagos
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Galapagos complaints go unheard PART 2
Follow up to a passenger complaint (see article: “Galapagos complaints go unheard” posted on October 30, 2009).
Stemming from frustration that 13 days had passed by and not one of the dozen or so higher ranking Galapagos National Park authorities had the decency to (1) at least acknowledge the email; and (2) respond in one way [...]
Galapagos complaints go unheard
On a follow-up to a recent comment regarding the flagrant disregard and unqualified characteristics of a supposed ‘Galapagos Naturalist Guide’ I took it upon myself to contact the entity in charge of training & licencing Galapagos Naturalist Guide, the Galapagos National Park (Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos).
As I have frequently observed throughout over 10 years [...]
Best of Galapagos rankings (part 2)
The word BEST can aptly be defined as:
adj. Superlative of good.
1. Surpassing all others in excellence or quality;
2. Most desirable;
3. Greatest;
THE ISLANDS ….
#2 GENOVESA
Why? It’s a long journey up to this northeastern island, but well worth the trip (the journey is done during the overnight hours). The English name ‘Tower’ refers to an [...]
Best of Galapagos rankings (part 1)
The word BEST can aptly be defined as:
adj. Superlative of good.
1. Surpassing all others in excellence or quality;
2. Most desirable;
3. Greatest;
THE ISLANDS ….
#1 ESPANOLA
Why? This southern island is home to the most diverse & unique array of wildlife found in a concentrated area, and one of the most scenic panoramas to compliment.
Heading up [...]
Galapagos National Park useful data
Important data, statistics, contacts for the Galapagos National Park can be found at the Parque Nacional de Galapagos web site [http://www.galapagospark.org]
NOTE: All information on this site is in Spanish [contact Robin Slater at robin@sangay.com if you require a portion translated for you]
INTERESTING SECTIONS RELATED TO TOURISM ….
1979 – 2008 TOURIST STATISTICS
ABOUT THE NATURALISTS GUIDE [...]
Galapagos guide report
THE IMPORTANCE OF A QUALIFIED NATURALIST GUIDE!!!
IMPORTANT … recent cruise comment from SULIDAE: October 10th to 14th, 2009:
Thank you for all of your help organizing some of my travels in Ecuador. It was great fun.
I wanted to make some comments about the guide that was assigned to the Sulidae for the Galapagos tour. [...]
Galapagos on a budget
I have seen and read many articles on ‘Galapagos on the cheap‘ or how to visit the islands on a tight budget.
Many of these articles and blogs have valuable tips and suggestions on how to save some dollars. However, most of them omit (accidentally or on purpose) some issues and factors involved.
Regardless of how you [...]
Galapagos cruise report – Angelique
BOAT: ANGELIQUE
CLASS: Tourist Superior
Details: https://www.sangay.com/galapagos_boat_ANGELIQUE.html
Last minute spaces: http://www.sangay.com/last_minute_offers/category/b-tourist-superior-boats/angelique/
CRUISE DATE: May 18th to 25th, 2009
PASSENGERS: Bram & Grabriela
We (young couple, aged 28-29) very much enjoyed our stay on the Angelique. It is a boat that offers basic comfort and cleanliness, and quite good meals. It is not luxurious but for us it was absolutely fine. The [...]
Suggested packing list for Galapagos
You have spent time researching, investigating and planning your Galapagos Islands cruise. Now that this step is taken care of, it is time to focus on the practical aspects …. and one of them being, “What do I need to pack for my time in Galapagos?”.
Documents
You need to ensure that you have all the [...]
Galapagos tourist boat sinks October 1, 2009 (official)
The tourist boat Cormorant II (aka Galapagos Journey II), with licence no.TN-01-00-226, suffered mechanical damages while navigating near Punta Flores, on the north coast of Isabela Island. Aboard were 14 passengers and 8 crew members.
The Galapagos National Park patrol boat, Guadalupe River, was realizing a relief of personnel at the Bolivar Canal base (Isabela [...]
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