I wonder if the different viewpoints might be due to the tour operator.
Would some offer a smoother walk than others? I wonder if "k" and "Calif
Bill" would let me know which tour company they used?
Charles
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> "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
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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> 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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