A New Online Guide to the Galapagos

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 4, 2011 - There was once a time when a trip to the Galapagos entailed 8 days on a boat; or as Aqua-Firma defines it, a ‘Wildlife Yacht Safari’. Nowadays, you have far more choice than this. Whilst being on a Wildlife Yacht Safari is ideal for most people, Aqua-Firma also operates combined Yacht & Lodge Safaris (time on land and on water); combined trekking, sea kayaking and wildlife adventure journeys, whereby accommodation is entirely on land; and some exclusively dive focused liveaboard and land based diving trips. Aqua-Firma can operate an almost infinite number of tailored combinations enabling you to make the absolute most out of what will probably be a once in a lifetime visit.

A great starting point for deciding upon an itinerary is Aqua-Firma’s new online Galapagos Island Guide (visit www.aqua-firma.com/Galapagos/). This has been designed to help you understand each island's key features and discover the best ways in which to explore it. The Galapagos archipelago consists of 13 volcanic islands and further smaller islets besides. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, wilderness adventurer, bird watcher, a keen snorkeler, scuba diver, or someone with the Galapagos on their radar to visit one day; the Guide will help you to pinpoint the ideal locations to visit and what you can expect to find there. Each island guide includes an introduction and further links to explore in more detail its Wildlife, Marine Life, Conservation & Geology.

Whilst the island guide is a useful reference, you can jump a step by simply calling an Aqua-Firma Galapagos expert on 0844 412 0848 (local rates) or 01428 620012 to discuss your interests and let them come up with a proposed itinerary to suit you. They can also offer advice on how you can combine the Galapagos with a trip to the Amazon, Andes, Peru's Machu Picchu, Central America and even as far south as Antarctica!

Notes to Editors

1.   To access the Galapagos Island Guide and to explore what Galapagos trips Aqua-Firma offers, please visit:

   www.aqua-firma.co.uk/countries/Galapagos/

Click on the Galapagos Island Guide button on the right hand side of the screen.

2.   Aqua-Firma specialises in expert led tailor made and small group exploration of wilderness and wildlife where land meets water.  Their modes of exploration include inspiring combinations of:

a.   Wildlife & marine life safaris
b.   Snorkelling & scuba diving
c.   Polar sailing and small ship voyages
d.   Expert led photography holidays
e.   Canoe and lodge safaris
f.   Rafting expeditions
g.   Yacht charters
h.   Conservation in action experiences
i.   Family adventures

For further press information and photography please contact Ralph Pannell At Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd. on +44 1428 620012 /  0844 412 0848 (UK local rates) or email ralph@aqua-firma.co.uk

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Aqua-Firma is a travel company driven by a long developed passion for exploring and conserving the best of our planet's wilderness and wildlife - in particular where land and water meet. The areas surrounding the great oceans, rivers, lakes and icecaps can provide some of the most dramatic encounters with wildlife and the natural world.

Our experiences have been created with the input of marine and environmental scientists, professional sailors and divers, conservationists and leading naturalist guides; people who have a passion to communicate the environments they know best. The result is the opportunity to experience wilderness locations in ways which are invigorating, enlightening and responsible.