This was an amazing trip. Everything was so organized and Isabel, the travel specialist we worked with, was so helpful in promptly answering all questions. Once we got to the Galapagos everything went so smoothly. The hotels and tours were great. Overall, I cannot recommend this trip, and using kimkim and Isabel to arrange/organize everything enough. read more
This was an amazing trip. Everything was so organized and Isabel, the travel specialist we worked with, was so helpful in promptly answering all questions. Once we got to the Galapagos everything went so smoothly. The hotels and tours were great. Overall, I cannot recommend this trip, and using kimkim and Isabel to arrange/organize everything enough.
Hotel Reviews
Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Puerto Ayora
The hotel is in a great location. The rooms and grounds are great.
Location
We were just a couple blocks from the water, and within walking distance of everything you would want in Puerto Ayora.
Staff
So helpful and kind
Albemarle
Puerto Villamil
Very quaint hotel right on the water. Our room had a balcony overlooking the beach.
Authenticity & Character
The balcony overlooking the ocean was so nice and the sun deck on the roof was great for an evening glass of wine!
Staff
They were so helpful and nice!
Activity Reviews
Transfer Baltra Airport - Puerto Ayora with visit to the highlands of Santa Cruz
Galapagos Islands
Our guide was great! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Galapagos.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora
Seeing the conservation efforts up close and the tortoise breeding center was great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Galapagos Islands
The guide was so knowledgeable and this is such a cool excursion!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Galapagos Islands
There was no option to kayak, but the snorkeling was cool with a focus on white tipped reef sharks. The guide seemed a little less into the trip than other guides, but still had a ton of information to give.
Quality of Experience
Snorkeling over the reef sharks was so cool.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Snorkel at Los Túneles
Galapagos Islands
This was amazing! Such a beautiful and unique area. There was amazing diversity while snorkeling and we saw so many sea turtles. Bonus we also saw penguins, orcas and albatross! This is a must-do experience if you are on Isabela.
Quality of Experience
Overall just a great day and we saw so much!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so nice and the guide was so knowledgeable.
Transport
Fun and fast boat ride!
Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Galapagos Islands
Our guide Nadia was clearly passionate about the area and the ecology. She was so knowledgeable. The hike is beautiful.
Food
Sandwiches which were filling, but basic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nadia was amazing.
Local specialist: Isabel Pérez
