Resources
Ship Classes Defined
How on earth are the Galapagos expedition ship classes determined? What’s the difference between them in terms of prices, comfort, amenities? All you ever wanted to know, and more.
Suggested Reading
We’ve complied a list of “must read” books and articles on the Galapagos Islands.
Photography Tips from the Experts
Galapagos is a photographer’s paradise. Amateur or professional, it’s worth learning a bit from those who’ve been there before you. CNH Tours has gathered their advice in a succinct “14-point” list of recommendations.
10 Things To Do in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Puerto Ayora was my hometown for 4 years. When you live in a small town, on a small island, you quickly get to know just about all the things to do on a weekend. In drawing up this list, frankly, I had to stretch to reach 10! Here is a list of what I consider are some of the most interesting, quirky, refreshing things you can do on a lazy day in Puerto Ayora.
Bringing Kids to Galapagos
Galapagos is a marvel-filled place for children. Imagine a place where the weather is nice, the sea is always at hand, people are “child friendly”, and animals have no fear!
Useful Links
Reading List
An exhaustive list of reading materials, covering a very wide range of subjects, well ordered for easy browsing. Headings include ecotourism, Darwin, natural history, birds, biogeography and more! Our all time favourite (offered to us as a wedding present just before we left for Galapagos) is: Song of the Dodo, by David Quammen. This is an excellent introduction to island biogeography – a very enjoyable read, written by a journalist, part travel log, part popular science. It helped us appreciate the process of speciation and extinction in Galapagos. My husband read it three times while there.
International Galapagos Tour Operators Association
A standards setting association providing general information on tourism in Galapagos. CNH Tours is a proud member of this organization. See its very valuable “GENERAL INFORMATION” section.
Charles Darwin Research Station
Click here for all you ever wanted to know about the natural history of Galapagos and the activities of the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. An excellent site.
Independent Reviews
A standards setting association providing general information on tourism in Galapagos. CNH Tours is a proud member of this organization. See its very valuable “GENERAL INFORMATION” section.
