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.

Similar Galapagos packages (with the same lodges) cost at least $975 per person more.

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 (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 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 (one dinner in Quito or Guayaquil)
• Bus tour of Quito or Guayaquil
• Services of a 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 for select arrival dates through May 4; other dates through December 2013 are available upon request. See the link for specifics.