Galápagos Unbound (NY Times - registration required) features a trip report of "a small group of guides, naturalists and reporters on a weeklong "exploratory" sea kayaking trip - a test run that commercial outfitters often organize to fine-tune a new itinerary. It's a new adventure for all," and a preview of the trips offered by Rivers Odysseys West to the public beginning in February, 2006, when a "dozen adventurous clients at a time will experience these islands and wildlife in an enticing new way: by paddling to deserted beaches and camping overnight in sand that bears few five-toe footprints. "
Rivers Odysseys West offers traditional cruises and a trekking program in the Galápagos, and seven kayaking and camping trips scheduled for 2006, with departure dates on Feb. 17, March 17 and 24, April 7, Nov. 17 and Dec. 22 and 29. Each trip is 11 days, with eight of them in the Galápagos.

Read about the Galápagos Archipelago and enjoy more images in the Galápagos Photo Gallery.
Photo of Sullivan's Bay thanks to ArtToday.com.