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It is feared that tourism in the Galįpagos Islands is putting the wildlife in danger. Park authorities have introduced strict measures limiting the number of visitors and ships and it is important to work with responsible companies who adhere to such measures, and go even further to ensure operations do not endanger this unique environment where species are unafraid of man.
Our Galapagos operator is a leader in the field for responsible tourism, and has even been heralded with international awards for their work with local communities. It comes therefore as no surprise that this tour has a strong emphasis on sustainability and community tourism, and as such, the visit to the Galįpagos is not in the form of the usual cruise boat, but instead is a land based exploration.
By visiting 3 islands, staying on each, the islanders benefit from our visit through our paying for the accommodation, meals and even local guides. The local communities also learn how important tourism is to their islands, and as a result conservation efforts are on the rise..
We believe it is important to include the Ecuadorian mainland on this itinerary. Too often visitors to the Galįpagos bypass this beautiful country, thereby not bringing benefits of tourism to the mainland. On this tour our clients have plenty of opportunities to directly buy handicrafts from the producers and money spent filters down through the local economy through our choice of hotels and local restaurants.
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
