Galapagos
Islands Hotels
Galapagos hotels offer an
alternative to cruises and there is a range of accommodation available
in the islands. You
might also enjoy a couple of nights in a hotel or hostel before or
after your
cruise to explore the social history of the islands or to spend more
time photographing the wildlife.
Tourists on a tight
budget may choose
to base themselves in a cheaper hotel on the islands and take a series
of walks
and day trips. Those who suffer from sea sickness but
don´t want to miss out on the Galapagos wildlife have a
choice of hotels from basic to luxury for a comfortable non-cruise
option.
Accommodation in the
Galapagos Islands ranges from backpacker hostels to luxury hotels,
though hotels here are more expensive that their equivalents on the
mainland. It is not a good idea to arrive in the islands
without having pre-booked accommodation, especially in high season such
as the Christmas holidays. You may be able to negotiate a
discount with some hotels in the off-season but not all will oblige.
Sustainable tourism in
the Galapagos is very important in terms of protecting these unique
ecosystems. The two hotels in the Galapagos with the
SmartVoyager sustainable tourism
certification are the luxury Finch Bay
Hotel and the
super luxury Royal Palm Hotel, both on Santa Cruz island.
Whether or not you decide
to take a Galapagos
cruise, the weather
in the islands will impact on your holiday and you might find
that the cooler second half of the year will be more comfortable if you
plan on doing much walking. The birds and animals you might
see vary throughout the year so the Galapagos
wildlife behaviour calendar may help you to decide when
is best to visit the islands.
Galapagos sea lions are common throughout the islands and you
will probably see them all year round, perhaps even just outside the
window of your hotel.
Useful
Spanish Vocabulary for a hotel-based tour of the Galapagos
Islands, Ecuador:
Las Islas Galápagos: The Galapagos Islands
descuento: discount
hotel de lujo: luxury hotel
Galapagos
Hotels
Galapagos Islands accommodation, hotels and hostels for land-based
Galapagos tours.
Website www.ecuadortravelsite.org, text and photos by Sarah Clifford.
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