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In the Galapagos Islands, tourism is the first source of income, derived from the 140,000 tourists per year that visit the islands. This provides a unique challenge for cruise tour operators in Ecuador.

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Blending a thrilling ecotourism cruise with the peace of mind that the environment is less impacted by your actions is now a possibility.  Ecotourism is one of the most popular types of tourism that travelers across the globe are taking part in. Have you ever wondered who is ensuring the future pristine state of these travel hot spots?

In the Galapagos Islands, tourism is the first source of income, derived from the 140,000 tourists per year that visit the islands.  This provides a unique challenge for cruise tour operators in Ecuador.

Adventure Associates, a custom luxury Galapagos cruise provider, has created The Galapagos Foundation.  This Ecuador based non-profit organization’s mission is to provide funding for conservation projects committed to sustainable development of the Galapagos Islands.

The current issues being faced in the Galapagos Islands stem from the explosive population growth and disregard for the pristine environment by many tourists.  The simple, yet complex problem of garbage threatens the local diverse animal and marine population and is being directly dealt with by The Galapagos Foundation.

Awareness is also being achieved through educational cruises provided by Metropolitan Touring, whom is associated with Adventure Associates.

The unique opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy a beautiful cruise in the Galapagos Islands doesn’t come along very often.

Learn more about the Galapagos Tour opportunities from Adventure Associates.

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Emme West is a traveler and freelance journalist - covering topics of eco-tourism, environment concerns, and public policy.

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