A Day Under $100: Isla Santa Cruz – Version C

In this version of our "A Day Under..." series, your itinerary includes a visit into the underground Tuneles near Bellavista, a stop at a private farm in the highlands and a visit to the remote Playa de Garrapatero, only accessible by private taxi hire. Now that we have that out of the way, here's our … Continue reading A Day Under $100: Isla Santa Cruz – Version C

A Day Under $75: Isla Santa Cruz – Version B

In this version of our "A Day Under..." series, your itinerary includes a self-paced tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station, animal spotting from the shore and piers near Academy Bay, a snorkel and beach stop with marine iguanas at Playa de la Estacion and a visit with the local (animal) fish purveyors at the … Continue reading A Day Under $75: Isla Santa Cruz – Version B

Checking the Galápagos Off Your Bucket List

So, you want to go to the Galápagos Islands? This locale is on many bucket lists and for a good reason - the islands are a place of wonder even to the well-traveled...but it is notoriously expensive to visit. There are some important reasons that prices tend to be high, but here's the good news … Continue reading Checking the Galápagos Off Your Bucket List