{"id":891,"date":"2020-02-05T01:07:21","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T01:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/?p=891"},"modified":"2020-02-05T01:30:15","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T01:30:15","slug":"are-the-galapagos-a-love-filled-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/are-the-galapagos-a-love-filled-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Are the Galapagos a Love-Filled Destination?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Scattered across the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are renowned throughout the world for their incredible wildlife and as the setting that inspired Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution. But the archipelago is also a destination of breathtaking beauty that provides a stunning backdrop for people seeking a dose of romance or inspiration from love during their vacation.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/galapagos-yoga-801x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/galapagos-yoga-801x500.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/galapagos-yoga-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/galapagos-yoga-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/galapagos-yoga.jpg 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><figcaption>Sunrise and Meditation on a Galapagos Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall in Love with the\u00a0Natural\u00a0Wonder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At every turn are fascinating species looking to attract members of the opposite sex, whether it\u2019s waved albatross performing their entrancing dance or blue-footed boobies \u201cgoose-stepping\u201d to show off their vivid feet. You\u2019ll encounter blindingly white stretches of sand patrolled by proud bull sea lions (who\u2019ll challenge any male who tries to encroach on his harem of females) and charismatic penguins who are faithful to their partner for life.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/manta-ray-couple-822x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/manta-ray-couple-822x500.jpg 822w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/manta-ray-couple-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/manta-ray-couple-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/manta-ray-couple.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><figcaption>Manta Rays in Their Natural Environment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An\u00a0Island\u00a0for\u00a0Adventure\u00a0Lovers<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adventure-loving travelers will find no shortage of activities to keep them busy, whether it\u2019s hiking, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/our-tours\/galapagos-bike-tour-10-days\">biking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/our-tours\/galapagos-paddle-board-tour\">standup paddle boarding<\/a>, snorkeling or kayaking. It\u2019s an opportunity to escape the stresses of daily life and immerse yourself in a completely different world where Mother Nature is queen. You can wake at sunrise on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/our-tours\/galapagos-yoga-tour-10-days\">yoga inspired tour<\/a> to see the fins of whales breaking the glassy water\u2019s surface and end each day watching majestic sunsets with a cocktail in hand.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/our-tours\/galapagos\">many Galapagos tour options<\/a> to strengthen your love for adventure are endless.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sunset-sup-tour-galapagos-islands-1-747x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sunset-sup-tour-galapagos-islands-1-747x500.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sunset-sup-tour-galapagos-islands-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sunset-sup-tour-galapagos-islands-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sunset-sup-tour-galapagos-islands-1.jpg 1136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><figcaption>Sunset SUP Tour in the Galapagos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Love\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0Planet\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Galapagos\u00a0Islands\u00a0Leads\u00a0the\u00a0Way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Galapagos Islands are about more than just their incredible wildlife and have led a pioneering role in the development of sustainable travel. We have defined love for the planet here on the islands.  A naturalist guides also try to instill that love on each and every adventure to explain the intriguing behaviors of wildlife and ensure the environmental impact of tourism on the islands is kept to a minimum. You\u2019ll learn about the vital conservation projects being conducted in the Galapagos to ensure the natural ecosystem is protected and the wildlife thrives for future generations.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pics-of-marine-iguana-779x500.jpg\" alt=\"safe distance from marine iguana - sustainable travel\" class=\"wp-image-902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pics-of-marine-iguana-779x500.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pics-of-marine-iguana-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pics-of-marine-iguana-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pics-of-marine-iguana.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption>Taking Photos at a Sustainable Distance from a Marine Iguana<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treat\u00a0those\u00a0You\u00a0Love\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0Galapagos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galakiwi is committed to crafting memorable travel adventures in the Galapagos Islands that allow you to connect with your loved ones and the natural world. Whether you\u2019re settling into married life together or indulging in your shared love of adventure, there\u2019s no destination quite like the Galapagos Islands.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/our-tours\/galapagos\">Explore our adventure tour options <br>in the Galapagos Islands<\/a><\/h3><\/p><\/center>\n\n\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scattered across the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are renowned throughout the world for their incredible wildlife and as the setting that inspired Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution. 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