{"id":15878,"date":"2021-10-06T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/?p=15878"},"modified":"2021-11-15T21:53:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T21:53:20","slug":"galapagos-responsible-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/galapagos-responsible-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for a Galapagos Responsible Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to the remote and heavenly Galapagos archipelago is without a doubt one of those things that you must do at least once in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this wonderful place you can enjoy unforgettable landscapes of volcanic origin, white sand beaches bathed by turquoise waters and unique <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/galapagos-islands\/flora-and-fauna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">species of flora and fauna unique in the world.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling as a family, with friends or alone is a great opportunity to learn more about nature in this incredible \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/galapagos-islands-the-natural-laboratory-of-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">living laboratory<\/a><\/strong>\u201d, and as if that was not enough, you can also contribute to its conservation by traveling responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15895\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15895\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/galapagos-responsible-travel.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Senior travelers in the Galapagos Islands\" class=\"wp-image-15895 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/galapagos-responsible-travel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/galapagos-responsible-travel-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Senior travelers meet baby sea lions in the Galapagos Islands.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you have seen, Galapagos is a place that we must take care of, and that is why we want to share with you <strong>3 tips for you to make your Galapagos trip more responsible. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Plan your trip responsibly.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A trip to the Galapagos Islands will probably be different from any other trip you have taken before, as you will be about to visit a true wildlife sanctuary. This famous archipelago is considered one of the best-preserved ecosystems in the planet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some recommendations to help you plan your responsible trip to Galapagos.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a hotel or cruise ship that has an ecological certification. You can find several options available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to take a cruise, our ideal recommendation is a 16-passenger cruise. They are very comfortable, safe, and have efficient ecological processes to reduce CO2 emissions. Known more, clicking <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/galapagos-cruises\/ecogalaxy-catamaran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid packing single-use plastics, try to carry an aluminum bottle to fill water with you, to help reduce the pollution of the seas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>You might be interested:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/galapagos-air-connectivity-and-extra-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIR CONNECTIVITY &amp; EXTRA EXPENSES FOR A GALAPAGOS TRIP<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; min_height=&#8221;167px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. During your visit, contribute with the Galapagos conservation.<\/b><br \/><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Galapagos Islands have a fragile ecosystem, and it is, therefore, the responsibility of both locals and visitors to promote its conservation through simple actions. Learn about them below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 95% of the land area of the Galapagos archipelago is considered a protected area, and for this reason, there are several rules for its care that you must respect.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; min_height=&#8221;419px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<center><br \/>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcruisetogalapagos%2Fposts%2F3828027437301068&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"496\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: justify;\">Avoid generating waste, and if you have no other option, try to separate it very well between paper, plastic, glass, and organic waste. In this way, you will be supporting the permanent recycling campaign of the Galapagos Islands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the rule of keeping a distance of at least 2 meters from the animal species, since any involuntary action could generate an irreversible change in its behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember not to remove any element of the ecosystem, everything must remain as you found it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>You might be interested:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-galapagos-islands-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHAT TO PACK FOR A GALAPAGOS TRIP?<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.<\/b> <b>Support the Galapagos local economy.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your visit to the main inhabited islands, such as Santa Cruz, San Crist\u00f3bal, Floreana and Isabela, you will be able to support the local economy. From buying some souvenirs to taking a cruise to explore the most remote islands of the archipelago.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15898\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15898\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/galapagos-resposible-travel-local-support.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Galapagos handicrafts\" class=\"wp-image-15898 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/galapagos-resposible-travel-local-support.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/galapagos-resposible-travel-local-support-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The purchase of handicrafts supports the local economy of the Galapagos Islands.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are some ways to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can support small artisans by buying some handmade souvenirs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasting the local gastronomy during your visit is also a way to support the locals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a cruise, you can also contribute to the local economy since most of the crew members are locals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To conclude this short article, remember that it is possible to have an incredible trip in the Galapagos Islands while contributing to the care of its fragile ecosystem and at the same time supporting the locals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#e09900&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">LIVE THE EXPERIENCE!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccc Discover our <strong>best deals<\/strong>, to the <strong>Galapagos Islands<\/strong>! 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