Galápagos Islands

maple Odysseys Traveler Posts: 3	Galápagos Islands Mar 11, 2019 12:17:21 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by maple on Mar 11, 2019 12:17:21 GMT -5 My husband and I are interested in the new Galápagos Island trip that Odessey Travel is offering - has anyone been on it yet, what was it like? Is there a certain time of year that is recommended for travel to the Galápagos Islands?

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Galápagos Islands Mar 17, 2019 16:16:37 GMT -5

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Post by davem on Mar 17, 2019 16:16:37 GMT -5

Mar 11, 2019 12:17:21 GMT -5 maple said:

My husband and I are interested in the new Galápagos Island trip that Odessey Travel is offering - has anyone been on it yet, what was it like? Is there a certain time of year that is recommended for travel to the Galápagos Islands?

There are two seasons in the Galapagos, the Wet Season (December - June) and the Dry Season (July - November) and each has advantages and disadvantages.
www.galapagosislands.com/blog/the-best-time-to-visit-the-galapagos/
travel.usnews.com/Galapagos_Islands_Ecuador/When_To_Visit/
www.responsiblevacation.com/vacations/galapagos-islands/travel-guide/best-time-to-visit-the-galapagos

Odysseys' has two Galapagos trips. "Galapagos Explorer" visits Quito and the Galapagos. You can often learn the "best time" by comparing costs for various dates. In this case there isn't much difference in cost and any of the dates (May - December) Odysseys offers would be great.
odysseys-unlimited.com/tours/central-south-america/galapagos-explorer/

"Machu Picchu to the Galapagos" spends time in Machu Picchu and the best dates for this trip are a combination of the best dates for Machu Picchu and the best dates for the Galapagos.
www.peru-explorer.com/best_time_to_visit_machu_picchu.htm
www.howtoperu.com/the-best-time-to-visit-machu-picchu/

We did an OAT trip to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos in late May and early June in 2008. We liked it very much but since then have travelled again and again with Odysseys because we like their tours even more.

Last Edit: Mar 17, 2019 16:29:53 GMT -5 by davem

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achoithani1 Odysseys Traveler Posts: 1	Galápagos Islands Apr 1, 2019 19:27:08 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by achoithani1 on Apr 1, 2019 19:27:08 GMT -5 We just completed the Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour. Best tour. Excellent tour directors. Did and saw everything. Nothing went wrong. They took care of us. Were ahead of everything.

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Galápagos Islands Apr 15, 2019 18:39:55 GMT -5

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Post by nan on Apr 15, 2019 18:39:55 GMT -5

I am interested in the Galapagos tour and am wondering how difficult the walking is. It says 2 miles which is not much so I would like to know from someone who has taken the trip if it was too taxing. I am a fit 75 year old and can easily walk 2 miles unless its all up hill ..lol

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Galápagos Islands Aug 1, 2019 14:35:20 GMT -5

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Post by betsy33hart on Aug 1, 2019 14:35:20 GMT -5

Can anyone who has taken the new this year Galapagos Explorer trip first scheduled in May chime in on the experience? We are scheduled on the Sept 14 departure, but if I'm correct the same trip is no longer in the catalogue for 2020 which is worrisome.

Post by maple on Mar 11, 2019 12:17:21 GMT -5

Post by davem on Mar 17, 2019 16:16:37 GMT -5

Post by achoithani1 on Apr 1, 2019 19:27:08 GMT -5

Post by nan on Apr 15, 2019 18:39:55 GMT -5

Post by betsy33hart on Aug 1, 2019 14:35:20 GMT -5