5 Stars (485 reviews)
First class in every way! Our guides were absolutely amazing !
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, March 2023
Joanne
5 Stars (485 reviews)
The activities were great fun and challenging. There was never a dull moment and in fact not much time to slow down. There was so much to see, learn, and do on this trip. Learning history biology geography oceanography and much more, all were part of the day to day experience and activities. I loved that. I also learned to snorkel and loved it, thanks to our delightful guide, Pepo.
Our Galapagos guide was exceptional. He was fun, smart, humorous, creative and super nice. He made the trip a huge success.
(Our Quito guide was good too.)
We were delighted to be on a land trip- stay in little hotels, eat in local restaurants, enjoy the people and ambience of the local community, and explore the area, walk around in the morning and evenings, rather than be on a separate ship. I also liked being able to practice speaking Spanish.
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, March 2023
Virginia
5 Stars (485 reviews)
Our trip to the Galapagos was incredible! Our guide was extremely informative, personable, funny, and just an all around fabulous person! We learned so much, explored so many places on land and in the ocean, saw amazing wildlife and ate very well!
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, March 2023
Abby
5 Stars (485 reviews)
I was very impressed with the quality of the food, accommodations and tour leaders. Pepo was an amazing tour lead for this trip. His lectures were easy to understand and I learned a lot about the underwater and above ground wildlife. He did a wonderful job pointing out sharks, sting rays, turtles and other sea life while on our numerous snorkels. It was awesome spending the entire week stepping around sea lions and iguanas. The tortoise breeding preserves were impressive to see. The entire group found the food on this trip to be outstanding. The food was healthy and the bowl of very fresh fruit that was served with most breakfasts was delicious. The oceanfront hotels were very good. This trip went very smooth with the amazing help from Puedo (Paulo?) who coordinated all the background details of moving our luggage and coordinating all the transportation. Everything seemed to flow seamlessly due to his effort, the drivers and other help. I would easily recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience the Galapagos Islands.
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, February 2023
Don, United States
5 Stars (485 reviews)
Visiting the Galapagos Islands is truly extrordinary. So much to see and learn.
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, February 2023
KD, United States
5 Stars (485 reviews)
Well I can tell you I really had no idea that I'd be waking up to the barking of sea lions, dropped into an "aquarium" to snorkel, walk up a volcano, see a Sea Turtle eye to eye or truly say I've been swimming with sharks but this trip delivered that and more. From the choices of the restaurants to eat in to the quality of the equipment at our disposal this trip, this group and especially Pablo with his incredible knowledge I cannot say enough. When I really did run out of gas walking up Sierra Negre there was an option to just sit, enjoy the incredible beauty around me and relish in the fact that I did actually walk up a volcano. The thrill of swimming at Kicker Rock and seeing not a few but dozens of hammer head and black tip sharks was something I'll never forget. Everywhere, and I mean everywhere we turned there was another moment to capture! Though travelling in the "rainy" season we never saw any and that made the trip even more spectacular. Sunsets on Isabela and Floreana were unbelievable and to know we were there, really there on the Galapagos Islands seeing, sensing and being one with all we saw and did. I can't say enough about Pablo, Paulo and all the team who looked out for us and made the trip such an experience. Thank you!
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, February 2023
Ann, Canada
5 Stars (485 reviews)
We recently arrived home from our Jan 2023 Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure with Pablo (and Paulo). It was a trip of a lifetime that we had been excited to go on for some time. The trip was so well executed in every aspect from trip leadership, support and logistics to the tempo of the activities. Every day was well organized and we were always kept busy but not rushed. Accomodations were very good - in particular the hotel on Isabella was fantastic. Hotel Wittmer was better than i expected and the beachfront views were amazing. The food was on point, healthy and plentious. We especially appreciated the snacks provided post snorkelling on the boats, and during the Sierra Negra hike that always appeared when we needed them most. Our trip leader Pablo was fantastic and shared his deep knowledge and passion for the Galapagos islands. He was very supportive and especially made me feel encouraged when doing activites that were more challenging for me (hiking in the heat for example). The trip logistics were fantastic and Paulo serves recognition for all the behind the scenes work getting gear organized and ready, cleaning snorkelling gear and wetsuits and getting luggage to and from rooms and boats. The snorkeling was a highlight of the trip for me and the best I have ever experienced. My skills and condfidence grew with the many oportunities we had to snorkle. Swimming with so many hammerhead sharks at Kicker rock will be a trip highlight for me. The diversity and beauty of these special islands will be with me forever. Pablo's passion for these islands and his sharing of knowledge allowed me to learn so much.
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, February 2023
Sandra, Canada
5 Stars (485 reviews)
Pepo made the experience a pleasure and he shared his islands with us in an unforgettable place.
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, January 2023
Manuel, United States