Be enchanted by one of the world's most ecologically rich spots -- home to giant tortoises, iguanas and blue-footed boobies -- with a Galapagos Islands package for $1459 per person.

Similar Galapagos packages with the same lodges cost at least $690 per person more.

Snorkel with sea lions, stroll through a nature preserve where giant tortoises roam, and tour the Charles Darwin Research Center with this seven-night land package. The deal includes:

• One night in Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador (choice of staying before or after the Galapagos trip)
• Six nights at well-reviewed Galapagos lodges in Santa Cruz, Isabela & Floreana islands (Note: Airfare from Quito/Guayaquil to the Baltra airport on the islands 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
• 20 meals: breakfast daily, six lunches and seven dinners
• Bus tour of Quito or Guayaquil
• Services of a veteran naturalist and a local guide

This package does not include roundtrip airfare from the U.S. to Quito or Guayaquil or 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) are not included and must be paid while on the trip.

The deal is available for more than 50 arrival dates through Dec. 13. See the link for specifics.