Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces September and October Tour Programs

02-10-2011

 Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces September and October Tour Programs Enhanced by Wildlife Activity and Noteworthy Climate

 

QUITO, ECUADOR, Feb. 9, 2011 ˆ Ecuador‚s leading sustainable hospitality company for active adventure announces three tour options ranging from five to 12 days that are particularly suited to September / October travel.

 

Why the focus on September and October?

 

Hernan Rodas, the visionary founder and owner of Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges (http://www.redmangrove.com/), explains that cooler, dryer air and lower water temperatures prevail in these months in the Galapagos and regions of mainland Ecuador. These conditions make for good sightings of sea lions with pups while snorkeling and diving. Manta ray congregate for plankton that arrives on colder currents. Giant tortoises are still nesting and laying eggs, Galapagos penguins are friskier than usual while hammerhead sharks school in greater numbers. Most species of sea birds are active at their nesting sites providing prime viewing. And off the mainland coast in a region called Ruta del Sol it‚s high season for both surfing and humpback whale encounters.

 

„All reasons enough to consider a Galapagos / Ecuador vacation in the fall which is generally a quieter time for us,‰ Rodas says.

 

Temperatures in the high 60s to mid-70‚s stimulate efforts to climb and trek, activities that might seem daunting when it‚s hot or wet, plus it‚s a great time to surf mainland beaches, he noted, adding that there‚s more lodging inventory, fewer people at popular sites and throughout the country and off-peak pricing in restaurants and shops.

 

Following are three suggested tour options from Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges that are particularly suited to September and October travel:

 

Galapagos: Land & Sea Dive Adventure

http://www.redmangrove.com/diving/land-and-sea-adventure.html

6 days/5 nights: This package is for the novice to intermediate diver who gets to experience up to eight two-tank dives along with interpretive nature hikes, snorkeling and off-time lounging on the beach or exploring the streets of Puerto Villamil. From $2,300 per person, double. Red Mangrove Dive Center provides all equipment except dive computers which can be rented.

 

Mainland Ecuador: Ruta del Sol Adventure

http://www.redmangrove.com/tours/a-magical-adventure.html

5 days/4 nights: Nature lovers can explore unique dry forests and cloud forests with rare fauna / flora, snorkel coral reefs surrounded by exotic sea life, observe numerous bird species and swim and surf in warm waters off isolated beaches. Guests stay at the 11 room Red Mangrove Samai Lodge, a relaxing jungle inn and wellness spa.  From $880 per person, double.

 

Galapagos/Mainland Combo: Extraordinary Ecuador

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