"k" wrote in message
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> You could visit the Galapagos and not walk at all, but it would be pretty
> bleak. The islands are rock-strewn and probably not friendly to bad legs.
> The trips I know of are by boat, too, and getting on land isn't always
> easy. I hate to discourage you, but my knees are no longer good, and I
> don't think I'd go back.
>
> Still, it's probably possible to stay on the zodiak and do your
> sightseeing from the water. That's where the critters hang out anyhow, so
> it would be your tolerance for not going ashore that would make or break a
> trip. I'm sure you can find the various cruise operators online, and one
> of them must surely offer an alternative for people with mobility
> problems.
>
> Good luck! The Galapagos Islands are certainly one of the world's most
> unusual destinations, but not that friendly to bad legs.
>
> Keith
>
>
>
> "Charles Lewis" wrote in message
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>> My wife and I have been discussing the possibility of making a trip
>> there, but we are not sure how easy the walking would be. She has bad
>> knees which make uneven terrain a bit of a challenge, especially if we
>> were trying to keep up with a group.
>>
>> Anyone have suggestions? It's a trip we would love to make!
>>
>>
>> Charles
>>
>>
>
>
I contradict the previous poster. A few of the landings are harder to do.
Climb up a natural rock stairway, etc. On land, most of the paths are
fairly flat. A couple of places they advised to not take the tour or take
an alternate route if had problem with rough ground. Lots of the landings
are a sandy beach. We had an 80 year old, the did not have as much problem
as a couple of overweight 65'ers. Depending on what you like, the 4 day
tour is good if you are not in to snorkeling a lot. If you are into water
time, go for the 7 day. Other than 1 or two stops, the hiking is near the
shoreline. Only real long hike and that was uphill a lot was to the top of
a major hill. Lots of the hike was on a boardwalk. The place you get to is
the view point where they see the French ship in Master and Commander.
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