People are sometimes surprised to find luxury Galapagos cruises. For many this discovery will open up new vistas in travel experiences unlike anything they have experienced before. These tours use boats of varying sizes to provide visitors options in styles and prices. It is possible to find a variety of different tour packages that use cruise ships of several sizes. Many are fairly large with amenities such as a pool, spa, bar, passenger lounge, boutique and library. These types can serve 100 passengers and will have full sized staterooms complete with private baths. At least one has a glass bottom portion so that guests can observe sea life as it really appears. Other options include smaller boats. At least one tour company has a schooner with sails that people enjoy using for the various tours. Some of these tours focus solely on the islands and the wildlife here. They allow visitors to see the unique animal species that are found here. These can range from giant tortoises to iguanas to brightly colored tropical birds like parrots. Most of the islands have been declared a national park by Peru, which helps keep the native plants and animals from being destroyed. Once the hideout of pirates, there are some hotels here that focus on the ecological preservation of the area. People like these as they have all the modern amenities and allow people to relax in a natural setting. Some travelers will incorporate these tours with ones that have several destinations nearby. At least one tour combines these islands with a tour of Easter Island. Many people are intrigued by the 800 Moai statues here. These giant images gaze out in rows, side by side. It is unknown who built them or why. Other types of tours may include a visit to Cusco, one of the oldest cities in Peru and the capitol city of the Incas. Some of the tours also include the mysterious city of Machu Picchu. Build by the Incas in about 1400, this city largely escaped the discovery by the Spanish thus leaving it mostly intact. It is also possible to find tours that combine a visit to the famous Nazca lines to view all the animal intaglios on the grounds there. This area of the world has many things to offer visitors that are not found anywhere else in the world. Those who have an interest in unique cultures and history will find many interesting sites here some that are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old. The area is rich with indigenous cultures, each with its own unique style. People will like the fact that the luxury Galapagos cruises have so many options to choose from.