Explore three of the world's most ecologically rich islands -- home to giant tortoises, iguanas and blue-footed boobies -- with a Galapagos Islands package for $1459 per person.

The land-only escorted package costs at least $975 per person more through other packagers.

Snorkel with sea lions and tour the Charles Darwin Research Center with this seven-night offer, which includes:

• One night in Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador (before the Galapagos trip)
• Six nights at well-reviewed Galapagos lodges in Santa Cruz, Isabela & Floreana islands (Note: Airfare to the Baltra airport is not included, but Baltra airport transfers are included)
• Island tours in a group of 16 or fewer people
• Boat rides and island-to-island transfers
• 17 meals: breakfast daily, six lunches and six dinners
• Services of a naturalist and a local guide

This package does not include airfare from the U.S. to Quito or Guayaquil and then from Ecuador to Galapagos-Baltra. However, you can add on airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (at an additional cost) when booking through Red Mangrove.

Additional fees (the Galapagos park entrance fee of $100 per person, the Ecuador entry tax of $10 per person and gratuities) also are not included and must be paid while on the trip.

The deal is for select arrival dates through March 29; see the link for specifics.