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Red Mangrove Premium Land Based Galapagos Options
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5% DISCOUNT - Welcome to discover the Galapagos Islands, a world  of unforgettable experiences, through the best Land-Based Premium Options of Red Mangrove. And now, with Pioneer Journeys Ask for a 5% Discount.
GO 4 GALAPAGOS - 8 Days / 7 Nights
DARWIN'S TRIANGLE - 6 Days / 5 Nights
DARWIN'S TRIANGLE - 5 Days / 4 Nights
San Cristobal 2 Nights Extension Package
Red Mangrove Day Tours
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173 years ago, Charles Darwin had no choice but to tour the Galapagos by boat. Today you do! Before Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges, the only way to see multiple islands in the Galapagos without a cruise was approaching impossible to organize from afar and certainly questionable in terms of what to expect once you departed Santa Cruz, the main island in the Galapagos. That, too, has evolved in the Galapagos.
 Because Red Mangrove is the only brand in the Galapagos with multiple lodges on multiple islands, in association with Pioneer Journeys, we are able to offer you the epitome of land-based programs with more activities and more flexibility than cruises. When weighing all the factors, we think you'll agree that land-based is the preferable alternative to cruises.
It's not merely the abundance of Galapagos activities that merits saying our land-based programs should be considered an even better option than a cruise. At Red Mangrove, we are all too aware of how fragile the Galapagos environment is and how vital it is to be part of the solution, not the problem. And, YES, people live in the Galapagos. We hire locally, buy locally, educate locally, sponsor locally, etc. Plus, Red Mangrove is Ecuadorian owned.
 Pioneer Journeys offers you the best price for you to enjoy the different Red Mangrove tour alternatives. Please, ask us for Pioneer special Red Mangrove rates and details.
See all the details of Red Mangrove Premium Galapagos Options. Ask for a 5% Discount.
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 The Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, 972 km west of continental Ecuador. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site: wildlife is its most notable feature.
 The archipelago of Galapagos was declared Natural Patrimony of the Humanity in the year 1978 and it has unique flora and fauna. The Charles Darwin Station takes care of the name of the homonymous scientist, is sited on the island Santa Cruz. The Marine Reservation of Galapagos protects the marine species and environments around the islands.
The Galápagos islands and its surrounding waters are part of a province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of around 40,000, which is a 40-fold expansion in 50 years.
 The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
The first crude navigation chart of the islands was done by the buccaneer Ambrose Cowley in 1684. He named the individual islands after some of his fellow pirates or after the English noblemen who helped the privateer's cause. More recently, the Ecuadorian government gave most of the islands Spanish names. While the Spanish names are official, many users (especially ecological researchers) continue to use the older English names, particularly as those were the names used when Charles Darwin visited.
 There are 14 main islands and 20 smaller islands. The county Galapagos has 17.000 inhabitants. The total area of the islands is of a little more than 8.000 square kilometers, divided in 3 cantons. The residents of the islands, have also their own histories and charms, which deserve to be known, so you need to have a personal contact with the people.
 The archipelago of Galapagos was declared Natural Patrimony of the Humanity in the year 1978 and it has unique flora and fauna. The Charles Darwin Station takes care of the name of the homonymous scientist, is sited on the island Santa Cruz. The Marine Reservation of Galapagos protects the marine species and environments around the islands.
Please, check our Galapagos Islands Active Itineraries and Multisport Program and pick up those that suit your preferences the best. If you have some questions, ask one of our sale agents and we will be pleased to help you.
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Galapagos Islands Active Land-Based Trips
