 The Galapagos Islands are a very cool place for an environmentalist (or an environmentally-conscious individual) to go. EnviroCitizen.org has found that the islands have a rich environmental history worth discovering. The Archipielago de Colon is a set of volcanic islands that dot the equator in the Pacific Ocean near Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands are most famous for Charles Darwin's experiences there, where he created the theory of evolution by natural selection. For that aspect alone, traveling to the Galapagos Islands is worthy of any environmentally minded traveler. Aside from its historical, scientific, environmentally-important background, the Galapagos Islands offer quite a lot to any tourist. A cruise to the Galapagos Islands can be a fabulous vacation, especially if you travel through Ecoventura; a family-owned company that's been around since 1990.
Ecoventura is a leader in sustainable travel to the Galapagos Islands. In 2000, they received (and still maintain) the ecological certification SmartVoyager, a sort of green seal of approval from the Ecuadorian and United States governments. Ecoventura is the only cruise ship company that offsets their carbon emissions and implements the use of alternative energy sources. They offer four cruise ships (which are really more like giant yachts as they cater to twenty guests each) to explore the Galapagos Islands.
Ecoventura caters to a variety of travelers, ranging from families to scuba divers. They are one of the few cruise companies to offer a cruise specifically for women, regardless of their sexual orientation (about three times annually). They advertise the women-only cruise as a bonding, laughing occasion for any women, including mothers and daughters, sisters, friends, co-workers and old college roommates.
Ecoventura recognizes the importance of the Galapagos Islands as a precious, unique ecosystem. The islands are home to a wide variety of exotic, mostly endemic species of plants and animals. In order to protect the Islands, Ecoventura takes a proactive stance to help maintain the ecological integrity of the Galapagos Islands. They are also a completely carbon neutral company. Ecoventura works with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to create the Galapagos Marine Biodiversity Fundy (GMBF), which strengthens local communities to help conserve land, resources and wildlife.
Santiago Dunn, President of Ecoventura, sees himself as a leader in the responsible tourism industry. His company is thoroughly committed to sustaining the fragile, at-risk ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands. If you would like to experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, EnviroCitizen.org suggests scheduling your excursion with a wonderful company like Ecoventura!
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