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This full-color guide includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning.
Sea lions and iguanas sunbathe side by side, penguins and turtles swim together offshore, and giant tortoises wander freely. The Galand#225;pagos is both a glimpse of life before human civilization and a reminder of its fragile beauty.
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and#151; and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Lisa Cho tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in Moon Galand#225;pagos Islands:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way and#151; including information on Quito and Guayaquil
How to choose the best means of transportation, including cruises, diving tips, and land tours
Background on the diverse wildlife of the Galand#225;pagos and#151; including how and where to see each animal
Synopsis
Take the Trip of a Lifetime with Moon Travel Guides The Galapagos archipelago is one of the most beautiful, wild, and untouched places on earth. Travel back in time with Moon Galapagos Islands.
- Strategic tour information with advice on which boats to take, how long to stay, and where to stop along the way, including info on Quito and Guayaquil
- Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos
- Detailed maps and directions
- Activities and ideas for every traveler: Spot blue-footed boobies, frigates, albatross and pelicans just as Darwin did when formulating the Theory of Evolution. Snorkel past playful sea lions and gentle sea turtles, or dive with hammerheads and whale sharks. Hike along sandy beaches where marine iguanas sun themselves on the rocks, through forests of cacti, and along otherworldly blackened lava trails with breathtaking ocean views
- Curated advice from local expert and bioengineer Lisa Cho
- Background information on the history, landscape, and diverse wildlife of the archipelago, including how and where to see each animal
- Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book light enough to fit in your backpack
- In-depth coverage of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, Floreana, and the remote uninhabited islands of Santiago, Fernandina, Espanola, and Genovesa, as well as the gateway cities of Quito and Guayaquil
With Moon Galapagos Islands' practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands, or Moon Colombia.
Synopsis
The Gal pagos archipelago is one of the most beautiful, wild, and untouched places on earth. Travel back in time with Moon Gal pagos Islands. Inside you'll find: - Strategic tour information with advice on how to visit sustainably, which boats to take, how long to stay, and where to stop along the way
- Detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own
- The top activities and unique experiences: Snorkel past playful sea lions and gentle sea turtles, or dive with hammerheads and whale sharks. Spot blue-footed boobies, albatross, and pelicans just as Darwin did when formulating the Theory of Evolution. Walk along sandy beaches where marine iguanas sun themselves on the rocks, or hike through forests of cacti and along otherworldly lava trails with breathtaking ocean views
- Honest advice from local expert and bioengineer Lisa Cho
- In-depth coverage of Santa Cruz, San Crist bal, Isabela, Floreana, and the remote uninhabited islands of Santiago, Fernandina, Espa ola, and Genovesa, as well as the gateway cities of Quito and Guayaquil
- Background information on the history, landscape, and diverse wildlife of the archipelago, including how and where to see each animal while protecting their habitats
- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
- Essential insight for travelers on eco-tourism, health and safety, transportation, and accommodations
With Moon Gal pagos Islands' practical tips and an expert's view on the best things to do and see, you can have the trip of a lifetime.Expanding your trip? Check out
Moon Ecuador & the Gal pagos Islands or
Moon Colombia.
About the Author
Lisa Cho was born in Ojai, California to Chinese and Japanese parents, but often tells people that she is Ecuadorian-American.
She discovered her love for travel at an early age when she visited extended family in rural China. Later she worked as a product manager in the biotech industry, a job that frequently sent her on business trips that seemed much too short. So after a lot of dreaming and planning, she decided to take the longest trip of her life, leaving her career and buying a one-way flight to Cuenca, Ecuador.
In Ecuador the air was warmer, the mangos were cheaper, and the country was more beautiful than she had imagined. She started a blog about Ecuador and her travels around South America and later found work writing a blog about the Galapagos and#151; work that required regular trips to the islands. Her time in the Galapagos has been an interesting mix. She has stayed in backpacker hostels, upscale eco-lodges, and sailed on cruises. She has ventured off the beaten path and#151; taking Latin dance aerobics and trying the grilled intestines. Other times she has been quite content having a once-in-a-lifetime experience with all the other tourists, being surrounded by sharks, sea turtles, and sea lions.
Two years later she now feels equally at home in Ecuador and San Francisco, and splits her time between the two. She holds a masters in bioengineering from Stanford University. Her hobbies include Argentine tango, photography, and SCUBA diving.