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Overnight in The Red Mangrove Highlands Campground

This is not camping as you've ever known it. This is culinary camping in the majestic green highlands perched above the blue sea. The iconic giant Galapagos tortoises graze alongside horses here much of the year and leave a wide trail in the high grass for relatively easy sightings and leisurely observation.
Have a glass of wine in a whimsical cave, once part of a lava tube. Your own personal chef will prepare a delectable four-course meal from the freshest ingredients available while you are served drinks and appetizers as you relax in a comfy chair or swinging hammock in front of a roaring fire. If you are here during the garua season, the mist begins rolling in as the sun sets and the low lights come on to mark the path between your tree house and the open dining hall…a scene so enchanting, the Islands' moniker springs to mind.

Since there is no light pollution whatsoever, apart from the garua season, the heavens will be a starlit ceiling above and the lovely low path lights on the ground will seem like an earthbound constellation below as you climb up into your scrumptious tree house and under snow white sheets and warm covers for the night. Wake up in the morning mist where the vanilla sky outside seems a framed box through your billowing white curtains inside as you look out any of the many windows of your tree house. Head down to the dining hall for a delicious breakfast of fresh juices, fruits, breads, and eggs. Unique Galapagos nature, scenery and dining worthy of the setting that even the most discriminating traveler is likely to rave about will leave you with a camping experience you are not likely to forget anytime soon, if ever!

Given the proximity, this tour is perfect in combination with our "Tortoise Quest" tour. Arrive at our Camping Lodge around 15:00 (3:00 PM). Observe and photograph the tortoises, visit the caves, soak in the stunning scenery, relax in your tree house or one of the hammocks, then take a hot shower after a full day and before your gourmet dinner. Our camping lodge offers 4 tree houses and 4 platformed tents, each accommodating 2 people. Each tree house or tent is stocked with fresh cotton towels and pure drinking water. There are immaculate shared men's and women's washrooms with hot showers, soap, shampoo and conditioner.

You will need:

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Sneakers are best here

Camera

Shorts or light, long trousers

Sweater, Fleece or Sweatshirt

Windbreaker or light rain jacket may come in handy

Includes:

Transportation to and from the Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge in Puerto Ayora

Dinner and breakfast. If you have special dietary needs, please notify Reception at least 24 hours in advance.

Notes:

Camping Lodge provides umbrellas if needed

Cocktails and wine on location are extra. Wine selection is limited, so you may wish to bring your own bottle for this type of meal from Duty Free in Guayaquil or Quito. Main entrees are usually fresh fish.

If more comfortable with insect repellent, please use unscented.

Recommended gratuities: For groups of 4 or less, $20. For larger groups, $5 per person. When you tip the Chef, he shares with the assistant Chef and the attendant who takes care of everything else.

If time and itinerary permit, this tour is excellent in combination with our Tortoise Quest / Mountain Tour. Because the location is between the airport and Puerto Ayora, it is also perfect for your first or last night in the Galapagos. If you do opt for this on the way in, please make sure you have appropriate clothing and shoes since. For example, heels or nice shoes, dresses, etc that may be appropriate for a plane would not be appropriate for camping.

Please do not feed or disturb the wildlife nor remove at all anything from the setting. If you are traveling with children, please monitor their behavior so we may preserve the natural beauty of the Galapagos for generations to come.