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Galapagos Islands activities
 The Galapagos Islands are unique amongst other islands around
the world, wildlife and its behaviour make the Galapagos Islands an attraction
for scientists and nature lovers.
The organisms which survived evolved to constitute species
unique to the world. All of the Galapagos reptiles, half of the birds, 32% of
the plants and 25% of the fish, as well as many of the invertebrates, are found
only in the archipelago.
The terrestrial and marine environments in Galapagos create a
multiplicity of attractive and unique landscapes which have captivated
generation of tourists and scientists.
Giant
tortoise, marine and land iguanas and lava lizards constitute the most
spectacular reptile group found anywhere, birds are represented by more than 13
species of varying finches and also by flightless cormorants, small penguins,
sparrow hawks, flamingos, albatrosses and boobies, among others, Mammals found
there include beautiful and playful seals and dolphins.
The Galapagos islands are ideal for adventure activities,
whether your favourite adventure activities be snorkelling, kayaking, hiking or
other adventures the Galapagos has activities for everyone.
Galapagos scuba diving: Listed as one of the top
diving spots in the world, diving in The Galapagos is an adventure come true.
Whale Sharks, White Tips, Hammerheads, Garden Eels, Sea Lions, whales, schools
of colorful fish, corals, and crystal clear water characterize a typical
adventure day diving in the islands.
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Galapagos surfing: Surfing the Galapagos Islands is
something you will remember for the rest of your life. You regularly surf with
dolphins, sea lions, turtles and iguanas and it seems they love the surf in
Galapagos as much as we do because you see them surfing along side of you all
the time.
Galapagos trekking: Trekking in the Galapagos; a
unique experience, a journey into the unknown. Each step is one of exploration
that leaves behind the boundaries of your own world and leads you deeper into a
new world; one of beauty, adventure and personal discovery, a combination of the
wildlife, volcanoes and geology of the Enchanted Islands.
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Galapagos kayaking: One of the most intimate ways to
explore the Galapagos is by . Here you can sail past flocks of blue-footed
boobies, observe seal lions resting on rocky beaches, and glide around peaceful
inlets and mangroved bays.
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