New Galapagos Islands Land Vacations for the Time & Budget Conscious offered by ROW Adventures

April 8, 2010 - PRLog -- COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In 2006, ROW Adventures was featured in New York Times for a revolutionary land-based program in the Galapagos Islands called “Galapagos Unbound.” Later this tour would win “Tour of a Lifetime” from National Geographic Traveler and today is still a guest favorite. Now in 2010, ROW Adventures is announcing a new lodge-to-lodge adventure that is better suited for travelers with time restraints or on a budget. See the trip here: http://www.rowadventures.com/Galapagos-Islands-Vacation.html

“In an ever changing world, some things remain the same. Not every itinerary is perfect for every traveler.” Explains Founder Peter Grubb, “At ROW, we are constantly searching for ways to fulfill the needs of today’s adventure traveler. While our “Galapagos Unbound” tour is truly one-of-a-kind and a fantastic way to vacation on the islands, it doesn’t work for everyone because of the fixed departure dates, length of stay or price point.”

For that reason ROW Adventures has introduced new lodge-to-lodge tour with daily departures and options to visit the Galapagos on a trip lasting from five to eight days with pricing that begins at $1480 per person. “Many people don’t realize that there are four small towns on the Galapagos Islands,” explains Grubb, “and like our Galapagos Unbound tour, this land-based tour, which provides authentic interaction with the locals, gives visitors a more complete understanding of the ecosystem of the Galapagos.”  Depending on the length of trip chosen, visitors island hop between three or four islands including Santa Cruz, Isabella, San Cristobal and Floreana.

An iconic destination, travelers each year go to the Galapagos for unique wildlife viewing. Activities on the new tour include: snorkeling, swimming, wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking and a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Each trip booked with ROW Adventures to the Galapagos Islands benefits IGTOA. The International Galapagos Tour Operators Association is a nonprofit association of travel companies, conservation organizations, and other groups that are dedicated to the complete and lasting protection of the Galapagos. Over the past four years, ROW Adventures has raised over $30,000 to help protect the Galapagos Islands.

“A big part in creating this new lodge-to-lodge program in the Galapagos was to make sure it was ecologically and socially responsible,” says Grubb, “The tour not only abides by our eco-standards, but it employs locals and uses local products, thus benefiting the local economy.”

To learn more about ROW Adventures and the new Galapagos Islands program please visit: http://www.ROWadventures.com; call 800-451-6034; or e-mail info@rowadventures.com. For other media, press inquiries, or photos please contact Peter Grubb.

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Founder Peter Grubb, and partner Betsy Bowen have poured their heart and soul into creating travel experiences that enrich lives and exceed expectations. What began as a company with a focus on whitewater rafting, ROW Adventures has grown into an adventure travel company that offers an eclectic collection of trips to top destinations around the world. The uniting thread is an intimate connection and passion for each destination. Every trip is personally researched and developed with an eye on connecting guests in a relevant and meaningful way with the local culture, people and places they visit. Woven into this purposeful tapestry is an inherent commitment to honor, respect and preserve the character of the cultures, lands and waters they visit, traveling responsibly and sensitively. A sample of international destinations include: Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Jamaica, Turkey, Greece, Croatia, France, Algeria, and Egypt.