Travel guide The Galapagos Islands

* Includes information on the major islands and their visitor sites
* Practical travel tips covering everything you need to know to plan a visit
* Information includes the recent marine reserve and scuba-diving options

Passionflowers, daisy trees, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and much more. The Galapagos Islands' unique array of plant and animal life make it a one-of-a-kind natural treasure in a world of its own. Where else can you find cacti and penguins in the same place or ferns as tall as a human? In this thorough and engagingly written guide to the Galapagos, Marylee Stephenson shares her insights from her many visits to the Islands. She takes you to all the important sites, describing the wildlife to be seen and experiences to be had, in each area. From exploring lava tubes to swimming with sea lions, a visit to the Galapagos promises truly unforgettable moments.