Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago of islands belonging to Ecuador in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite remote and isolated, lying some 1000 km (620 miles) west of the South American continent. The Galapagos archipelago consists of 13 main islands and 6 smaller isles, which together embrace some 50,000 sq km (19,500 sq miles) of ocean.

The Galápagos archipelago is world-renowned for its unique and fearless wildlife- much of which was the inspiration for Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection. The islands are therefore very popular amongst natural historians, both professional and amateur.

Giant tortoises, sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and different bird species can all be seen and approached. The landscape of the islands is relatively barren and volcanic, but beautiful nonetheless.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

Welcome To Galapagos Islands
Overview
Climate
The Islands
Towns
Arrivals
By plane
Step by step procedures at Quito airport
By boat
Local Transportation
By boat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Sightseeing Highlights
Fun Activities
Cruises
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Hiking
Biking
Surfing
Volunteering
Kayaking
Horseback Riding
Accommodation Guide
Safety & Security
Cultural Issues
Rules