27: Galapagos Islands (One of Earth’s Most Unique Locations)

One of the most unique and untouched places on the planet, the
Galapagos Islands, was a bucket list location for us as we set
out on our journey. We loved taking in the gorgeous beaches,
hidden diving opportunities, and exotic animals. Swimming with
sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, and stingrays made the trip
unforgettable. We managed to make the trip on a budget and found
creative ways to save money and make the most of our time. In
this podcast episode, we share tips to help you have a fantastic
trip to the islands off the coast of Ecuador that will leave you
wishing for more chances to jump into the Pacific Ocean.


Main Topics Covered:


Galapagos Islands - Tips to Enjoy and Save Money



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The original post on traveling the Galapagos Islands on a
Budget breaks down a lot of the details of the
podcast. 
The Galápagos Islands is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for
wildlife-viewing.
A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast.
Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his
observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of
evolution. 
We flew in from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and stayed
on the islands for 9 days. 
Travel during “low season”- Many tour operators consider the
months of April and May and September and October to be their
“low season” or “slow season” months.
Land Based Approach vs. Cruise (we decided on the land-based day
trips).
Check out our two Youtube videos of our amazing trip to the
Galapagos Islands to see all of the beautiful animals and
gorgeous landscapes- here - and -
here.


Relax and feel the beauty of Tortuga Bay Beach
(on the best beaches in the world) from this video 
Be sure to bring water shoes for this
adventures. It will help you get in and out of the ocean with no
feet issues. 


Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great
post on everything we packed in a single
backpack. 


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