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For almost 25 years, Aracari has coordinated tailormade itineraries to the Galapagos Islands. This quarter century worth of experience makes Marisol and her team some of the leading experts when it comes to traveling the world-famous archipelago.  Trips built from experience  Situated 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador, these far-flung Islands are a travel destination that requires careful planning. Thankfully, our founder Marisol Mosquera is no stranger to her own adventures in the Galapagos. Having first visited the Islands around the same time she founded Aracari in 1996, Marisol has since gone on to have two subsequent ventures to the Galapagos, both of these times with her son – when he was aged six and 10 years later, aged sixteen.  Marisol is well versed on the different decisions needed to make the Galapagos Islands an age-appropriate vacation destination, and it’s this knowledge she has imparted with her team. Aracari is now one of the most trusted luxury travel operators to the Galapagos.  Planning post-pandemic adventures  As the world re-emerges from COVID-19 travel restrictions, we believe the remote location and unrivalled wildlife of the archipelago will put the Galapagos firmly at the top of bucket list adventures.  So that you can begin planning for your tailormade journey with us ahead of then, we are sharing some of Marisol’s insider knowledge, knowledge very few people know about.  Choosing to cruise the Galapagos Islands  Each of Marisol’s three visits to the Galapagos Islands has been via cruise, and thus this is her most recommended option for Aracari travelers. By opting to travel by cruise, guests are able to visit more of the archipelago since the boats travel through the night to the next secluded cove or lesser-frequented shoreline.   In Marisol’s experience – a cruise that lasts at least six to eight days is