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'Last minute' solo trip of high expectations to GALÁPAGOS 🇸🇱 · Galapagos Islands - Feb 21 - Mar 2, 2022
* It was a 'last minute' solo trip of high expectations - they have been meet in 99% .
1% missing for skipping few breakfasts ahead of several-hours long activities - overlooking timings of my breakfast VS my departure - accommodation places could have prepared take away breakfast.
* Quality level of the activities will depend on a random assignment of the available guide. I have had a luck to meet wonderful knowledgable Señor Wilson Rojas at San Cristóbal Island, who provided me with... read more

Hola Katarzyna
Thank you so much for your kind words, Katarzyna. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us, I am glad you enjoyed The Galapagos Islands. We count ourselves lucky for travelers like you. Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful pictures with us! Also thank you for the feedback we will be working to improve those details! We look forward to welcoming you to Ecuador again!
Kind regards,
Lucía.
Linda, Sebastian, and Alejandro were all fant... · Galapagos Islands - Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2022
Linda, Sebastian, and Alejandro were all fantastic! Linda planned the perfect week for our family to enjoy activities and take in the beautiful country. We had so much fun and loved our accommodations and tours. Would absolutely recommend! read more

Alexandra, I am more than happy to hear that you, Eric, and the boys have enjoyed your week here in Ecuador, with all your accommodations and activities (from cooking class to ziplining)!
It would be a pleasure to welcome you again in Ecuador one day, so that you and your family can explore other parts of the country that you haven't seen yet.
Take care & safe travels for the future!

Really amazing experience, thanks to Daniel and Alvaro · Galapagos Islands - Mar 15 - Mar 22, 2022
I had an INCREDIBLE trip to the Galapagos, with major MAJOR thanks to Daniel (and his colleague Alvaro). They took the time to understand me and what I wanted to do (they knew I liked to swim, wanted to see animals, and would be a solo traveler so would need support with logistics, etc) - and then organized an itinerary that solved for all of this. Daniel was always available to help me answer questions and ensure I was set for the next day, and really made me feel welcome. He even left a... read more

Hola Ravi!
Planning an amazing trip with you was really fun, we are really happy that you could experience the Galapagos Islands and all of its natural wonders. I truly hope that you can come back, we will welcome you with open arms for a new and exciting adventure next time, remember we still have a lot of places to take you!
Even though it was last-minute I am glad you had an amazing time! Alvaro and I say that it was awesome to meet you on the final night and show you a little bit of the... read more
Honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador · Galapagos Islands - Feb 17 - Feb 25, 2022
We had the best trip to the Galapagos Islands with Jackeline's help! She helped us decide between a few types of trips and was always available to answer questions. We picked an 8-day cruise through the Galapagos and it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Jackeline called ahead to let the crew know it was a special trip for us. Our cabin on the boat was upgraded and the chef baked us a surprise cake (no easy task on a small yacht!). We realized we needed a covid test to re-enter... read more

Dear Kara and Harold,
Thank you for such sweet comments.
I am so happy that I could be part of the organization of your honeymoon. For me, it was nice to talk with you during those months, and preparing this experience for you was a pleasure. I truly hope I managed to forge unforgettable memories and hope to see you again in Ecuador.
I will let the cruise know that you are happy with the services, and the detail they could arrange for you.
I wish you future great tours together.
Jacky!

Great customized itinerary with frequent communication · Galapagos Islands - Dec 26 - Jan 9, 2022
Planning my trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands was a daunting task. Luckily I found kimkim and especially Mathias to guide me on a fantastic journey. Mathias worked closely with me to customize the perfect itinerary for all the things I wanted to do and see. Not only this, but Mathias gave me great advice ranging from packing lists to to restaurants to how to split up my time across locations. He also scheduled things like airport/hotel pickups, taxi boat fees and Covid testing which... read more

Alex, thank you so much for this flattering review! I'm glad that despite the seasoned and independent traveler you are, I could simplify the entire process for you and take some of that burden off your shoulders that always comes with going on a trip to an unknown country, both before and during the trip.
I think we enjoyed having you as our guest as much as you enjoyed Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and needless to say that we are looking forward to welcome you again to explore all the other beautiful locations on your next trip to Ecuador!
Beyond Amazing - Galapagos (and Daniel!) · Galapagos Islands - Dec 23 - Jan 1, 2022
Planning a visit to a “bucket list” location like the Galapagos can be daunting…especially if you are a working parent on a budget. Whereas many people will tell you that you need to go via a “got you covered, take you everywhere and serve your every need” cruise, that just wasn’t in our budget…and quite frankly, isn’t our style either. We’ve traveled to 5 continents and doing it on our own – getting local flavor – that’s the way we’ve planned all of our trips…But to do the Galapagos right,... read more

Hola Susan!!
Thank you so much for these amazing comments! The team and I had a great time working with you for these months and I especially loved talking with you all during your trip via WhatsApp, from reading your excitement about your days in the islands, sending tiny tips about what to do or to keep your eyes peeled for a huge iguana at the airport which you even got to see!
Time passed so fast, working for many months to come up with the perfect trip, the gathering of information and... read more
This was Eileen’s dream trip. · Galapagos Islands - Oct 21 - Nov 4, 2021
This was Eileen’s dream trip. In March of 2020 we came one question away from booking our trip with another company when COVID-19 stopped the world.
At the beginning of June 2021 we started talking to KimKim and they connected us with Daniel Larrea, their Ecuadoran expert. They could not have found anyone better. Three different itineraries came to us in a couple of days. They were all good, but one was really on target for us. We asked, and Daniel answered a lot of questions over the... read more

Hola Tom and Eileen!
I cannot thank you two enough for such fantastic comments. It was fantastic to have you here at the middle of the world!!
I am insanely happy to read that the results for this trip ended up as we planned and probably even better!
It was great to plan this trip for you two and improvising while you were already here made things even more fun like the biking tour of Quito haha!
We had some great times, even realizing how huge yet small the world can be, expecting Mike's... read more
Breathtaking and Amazing! · Galapagos Islands - Jun 17 - Jun 29, 2021
Peruvian Soul is amazing!! They crafted a truly unique dream vacation to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. Nicholas and the entire team navigated the challenges of Covid in the most exceptional ways and took all the stress away to experience a dream vacation of a lifetime. Julio is a world class guide who lead our trip through Peru. We got to see the sunrise over the Temple of Sun near the solstice and we got to see the full effect and connect with the ancient Incas through this shared... read more

Thanks, Sean! Despite de long wait due to Covid, it has been so much fun planning this with you, and it makes us so happy that you enjoyed your time with us! I hope to see you guys again sometime.
All the best,
Nicholas

great trip tp the galapagos · Galapagos Islands - Mar 10 - Mar 16, 2020
We had a wonderful trip to the Galapagos! the trip went smooth and we always had a guide to meet us at different islands upon arrival. Our guides were helpful and great at rectifying situations. For instance, my boyfriend and I were going to go on a snorkel/dive session. He was going to dive while I snorkeled, but we were going to be on the same boat. For some reason, I was instructed by one of the boat companies to go on a different boat. I assumed we were meeting together but thought it was... read more
Outstanding trip to the Galapagos · Galapagos Islands - Mar 1 - Mar 6, 2020
Thank you Edwin for organizing the perfect experience in the Galapagos for us. Our guide Karla was the best! She was knowledgeable about all aspects of the island and very sensitive to our needs. We had a great time and would highly recommend Karla as a guide!

Dear Victoria!
I am so glad to read your review and am truly happy for your great trip!
I will definitely hand over your kind words and greetings to everyone who contributed to this tour :), I will also hand over your kind words to Karla.
Of 'course, if you need any assistance in the future, feel free to contact us, we will be happy to provide you with assistance!
Take care and all the best,
Edwin
The Galapagos and Beyond · Galapagos Islands - Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2020
Hi Linda was the most wonderful source and seemed to tune in to our
particular needs.
The guides were wonderful. Christian did a great job in Quito with our
two excursions..even took Bob to a shop for him to buy a coat. Impressed with
his knowledge and driving in difficult conditions...rainstorms.
Carlos in Santa Cruz took us to a great beach where we were the only people for an hour or so and we loved that...great swimming.
The ships crews were just amazing...great food and terrific... read more

Dear Pat and Bob,
thank you so much for your kind words, I'm very happy to hear that you had a wonderful holiday here with us in Ecuador! Thanks as well for your feedback regarding the hotel in Quito, I'll take that into account for future reservations.
I hope that you'll take many beautiful and long-lasting memories of Galapagos, the cruise ship and the Andes back home with you!
All the best for the two of you,
Linda
He Great Galápagos Experience · Galapagos Islands - Jan 27 - Jan 31, 2020
I can’t remember all of the guides names but they were all very good. The entire trip was incredible.

Hi Linda! Thank you so much for your feedback. I'm extremely happy to hear you and Allen have enjoyed every minute of your trip. David and our guides in Galapagos send their regards, they couldn't but mention how an amazingly cooperative couple you are, and we thank you again for that.
My best wishes to both of you and I hope to hear from you again in the future, maybe to plan you another adventure in this wonderful country, Ecuador :)
Greetings from Quito!
Isabel
Memorable Family Christmas Trip in Galapagos · Galapagos Islands - Dec 21 - Dec 28, 2019
My family just came back from our Christmas trip to Galapagos and it was wonderful. Since I booked the trip too late (even it was 6 months ahead), I couldn't find a cruise that would fit our schedules. So I turned to my old friend Kimkim. They once again did a good job arranging our 8 day trip among the three islands. The whole trip went smoothly and we were in good hands at each step, all the tours and guides we had were very good as well. We will never forget the experience of swimming... read more

Dear Jean!
I am so glad to read your review and am truly happy for your great trip!
It´s nice to hear that your vacations went well and that you are returning home with great memories and experiences. Additional, thanks for your suggestions.
Warmest regards,
Edwin

Couldn't Have Been Better! · Galapagos Islands - Oct 10 - Oct 19, 2019
I cannot say enough about Iveth and her team. They were absolutely phenomenal. Our trip to the Galapagos went off without a hitch. And given the fact that there was a countrywide shutdown of transportation and its providers, it was a miracle that none of our plans were changed. They were quick on their feet, responsive and- most of all- protective of us and of our experience. The tours that Iveth arranged in the islands were informative, fun and adventurous. A few times we had personal guides... read more

Dear, Carolyn, and Jonathon!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review!
As I told you, your happiness is mine, I am really thrilled you had a wonderful in my beloved Ecuador!
For all my team is a commitment to make of your trip an amazing experience, I will pass on your kind words to all the Responsible Travel Team, they will be happy and grateful too for coming to our country and keep enjoying since the beginning to the end!
And, remember you promised to come back... read more
Wonderful vacation · Galapagos Islands - Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2019
Trip was wonderful overall, and Parque Hotel was exceptional. Receipt of itinerary details could have come earlier. Also, itinerary should include address and phone number of Hotel (some confusion since several hotels have similar names in Guayaquil). Katie was very pleasant and responsive .
Land based adventure · Galapagos Islands - Jul 20 - Jul 27, 2019
We had a most memorable trip. From our conversations via message with Edwin, who answered all my queries, to Karla who met us at the airport and then guided us through her Galapagos. Her passion and knowledge for the Islands was evident and she was patient in explaining all the different flora and fauna. She was so accommodating with me when we had to do the 3x 3 hour boat trips as I can get sea sick and also helped out a complete stranger who was really sick on one of the trips. We enjoyed... read more

Hi Raeanne!
Thank you for the feedback and the photos, they look amazing! :)
I´m so glad to hear your comments :) It´s nice to hear that your vacations went well and that you are returning home with great memories and experiences. Additional, thanks for your suggestions.
With respect to your necklace, we have found it and we will send it to your home :).
Warmest regards,
Edwin

Trip to Galapagos Islands with Amy & Jeanne · Galapagos Islands - Jun 28 - Jul 2, 2019
Bob and I truly enjoyed our time on the Yacht Anahi. The staff was warm and very helpful. Any request was immediately attended.
Our cabin was spacious and comfortable. We were surprised to find that it was bigger than the hotel room we had in Quito! We had all of the amenities and then some! Couldn’t have been happier.
Our guide, Gallo, was extremely knowledgeable, organized, efficient and funny 😄. He was informative on all aspects of the Galapagos - flora, fauna, birds, reptiles,... read more

Hi Lynette!
Thank you for the feedback and the photos, they look amazing! :)
I´m happy that your overall feedback is positive, and please accept my apologies for the issue with the jacuzzi, I will contact the crew directly and talk to them about this, as well as suggest having snacks available throughout the whole cruise.
If you plan on returning to Ecuador or maybe travelling to Peru or Bolivia, please count with my help!
Take care,
Gabor
Trip to Galapagos Islands · Galapagos Islands - May 27 - May 31, 2019
We enjoyed our 5 days of sailing in the Galapagos aboard the Fragata. Our guide, Roberto, was entertaining and knowledgeable about the islands. We especially enjoyed our interactions with the crew, namely Ramon and Jordan. They made our time aboard the boat fun by joining us for games. It was great to get to know them.
Overall, we had a great experience.
One suggestion is about snorkel gear rental. The Fragata website is not clear about cost of rentals. It lists a price for snorkel... read more

Hi Keri! I'm happy you all had a great experience, especially with the crew!
I'm really sorry about the confusion with the prices for the snorkel equipment but thank you for letting me know! I will get in touch with the company so the website is reviewed and it clarifies the exact price of the full package.
Kind regards,
Isabel
Galapagos Islands Land-Based Adventure Tour: 6 Days · Galapagos Islands - Jun 18 - Jun 22, 2019
I am so glad I found this site. I was able to describe our interests, and Isabel put together a very nice itinerary that hit all our interests and maximized the use of our limited time, but still had some down time built in. Having a local "shepherd" us, first from the airport onto the bus/hotel, and then each morning to the group activity, took so much stress off of us (standing in line, buying tickets, wondering where the meet point was, etc.). We have traveled in many countries, but this... read more

Hi Gretchen! I'm honestly really happy that although your days were limited, you were able to enjoy the diversity the Galapagos islands have to offer, even got to snorkel and hike the Sierra Negra volcano, which I believe is quite breathtaking. I'm glad the service was smooth and everything was clear for you as to what to do next, I will let Karina and Fausto know your thoughts!
Ultimate Guide to Diving in the Galapagos · Galapagos Islands - Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2019
Linda was absolutely amazing and put together the ideal itinerary for us which turned out to be the trip of a lifetime! Not only was she there for all the preparation and planning but when we arrived she was a total star in sorting out lost luggage, making sure we were ok, and even tracking down a lost pair of glasses that caught up with us by high speed boat just before we were about to leave. 5 stars is just not enough, Linda really was a life saver! I highly recommend Linda and Kim Kim, absolutely brilliant!

Hi Heather, I am more than happy to hear that you had unforgettable holidays (despite delayed luggage and forgotten glasses) - it was a pleasure to help you organize everything! Please don't hesitate to contact me in the future if you come to Ecuador again.
All the best for the three of you,
Linda
Trip to Galapagos Islands · Galapagos Islands - Feb 16 - Feb 23, 2019
There were some slight variances from the descriptions but some were lacking while others were above and beyond expectations! Fernando was so great we felt as though we were leaving a friend after out short stay in Quito. Richard in Galápagos was very knowledgeable and clearly proud of all that he has learned. The day tours in Galápagos are not really as described although we enjoyed them thoroughly. I suggest contacting the excursion companies and request updated information.
When I look... read more

Hi Lacey!
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback, I will definitely look into the trip description issue. I´m glad to hear that all in all you had a nice time on the enchanted islands :)
I wish you all the best and hope to hear from you soon!
Gabor
Trip to Galapagos Islands · Galapagos Islands - Feb 4 - Feb 8, 2019
Overall the trip was absolutely amazing. It was also very easy to organise the trip through Kim Kim.
Two things to note were that on one day we sat on the boat stationary for 6 hours without a guide and weren't able to do anything as we waited for others to arrive.
Secondly, on our itinerary it was different to the itinerary the boat had for us on the last day. We had to go off by ourselves to see the tortoises and meant we were additionally out of pocket to go see this site as another... read more

Hi Ben,
first of all, I thank you for travelling with us, I'm happy that you enjoyed the trip. Regarding the two points you mentioned:
1. On the first day, passengers tend to arrive at different times and activities begin when everyone is on board the ship (except for extreme delays). This way, nobody misses out any activity, for the first day there is only 1 activity scheduled in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the National Park is very restrictive regarding additional activities, only those... read more
Trip to Galapagos Islands · Galapagos Islands - Dec 15 - Dec 27, 2018
Overall I can sum up our experience as Excellent!! Thanks to Linda who did a wonderful job of getting the tour planning and arrangements taken care of. Our entire trip was very well organized and worked like a clock right from the day we landed in Quito. Linda worked methodically answering every question that we had during the planning process, customizing the minute details, dietary requirements, transportation, guide information etc. I liked the personalization of the whole package. I would... read more

Hi Venkat, great to hear that you have enjoyed your trip to Ecuador and Galapagos - I was more than happy to help you organize your vacation, and I hope to welcome you again one day in Ecuador to explore the rest of the country!
All the best for you and your family,
Linda
Trip to Galapagos Islands · Galapagos Islands - Dec 24 - Dec 27, 2018
Linda was absolutely wonderful. She booked my last minute Galapagos trip . She was eager to help very responsive and knew the area really well. I am grateful for her help and I strongly recommend her to other travelers. Thank you Linda

I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed your time on Galapagos, Effrosyni! Thanks a lot for sharing your fotos with us - it looks like you have been able to see a lot of wildlife and beautiful landscapes in just a short time. Take care & safe travels!
Best of The Galapagos Islands: Top Places To Visit · Galapagos Islands - Nov 13 - Nov 18, 2018
Our 4 day custom tour was nearly perfect. The only glitch was an early morning pick-up that didn't happen. I reached our contact person and we were instructed to hire a cab to deliver us to the pier (a 30 minute drive). I paid the driver $25.00 for which I was reimbursed 2 days later. All of our guides were professional, pleasant and very accommodating. Marielisa was our knowledgeable travel specialist and arranged quality tours, boats and helped with planning the itinerary. Thank you. KimKim helped to make our Galapagos Islands vacation the trip of a lifetime!
Best of The Galapagos Islands: Top Places To Visit · Galapagos Islands - Nov 13 - Nov 18, 2018
All went as planned... except I got sick, had to see a doctor a day before one of the trips to an island. I was told even though I called in advance, they would not refund my money for that day. She said the company who they contracted with said no, they would not refund it. I asked for the info of this company, supervisor, contact info, etc but I never received it. Very disappointing.

Galapagos · Galapagos Islands - Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2018
We really enjoyed the whole trip. We found it was well planned. It ran very smoothly in terms of logistics. We particularly liked the itinerary and the scope of activities were simply great. All three islands are a delight. The food provided was, overall, extremely good. Zambo was very attentive and responsive.
The only recommendation we can give from our experience is related to the opportunity to have a dive. Unfortunately, the dive operation was not able to provide daily insurance cover,... read more

Hi Patricia & Martin,
We are glad that you enjoyed the Trip to the Galapagos Islands with us and thank you very much for your feedback.
Sina & the entire Galakiwi Team

Best of The Galapagos Islands: Top Places To Visit · Galapagos Islands - Jun 4 - Jun 7, 2018
We had a great time on each of the tours you organized. Thank you!!

Hi Meggan - so nice to hear, thanks very much for the feedback!
Galapagos-cuenca · Galapagos Islands - Sep 14 - Sep 19, 2017
I wish we had known the physical level required for the trip. I found it to be more physical than expected - - not undo-able, but would have appreciated knowing that walking sticks over the lava beds are suggested and vaulting from the panga to the yacht is a 2-3 times a day requirement.
Tariq was responsive and had an answer for our questions within a few hours every time.