Ecuador has so much more to show than just the Galapagos...
Ecuador
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Jan 23 - Feb 6, 2026
Craig A.
Brookhaven, GA
| Reviewed on Feb 09, 2026
The trip was planned with every detail covered. Anthony did a great job of planning and checking in along the way. Galapagos was best seen by boat, and I am happy with the selection of a 4-day cruise. The 8-day mainland tour of Ecuador was amazing with Stalin as our guide and driver. Talk about personal experience. All the volcanoes were amazing and some areas like Banos and Cloud Forrest I didnt know I needed to see.
I highly recommend.
Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Tababela
Authenticity & Character
Location
Its right at the airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
M/Y Bonita
Quito
Boat and nature guide was amazing. Honestly, the food was really not that spectacular, ok but not amazing.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chilcabamba Lodge
Machachi
An amazing place to stay.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
AM: Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center & Kicker Rock (San Cristóbal Island)
Cruise Ship
Quality of Experience
Transport
Lodging at Chimborazo Lodge
Chimborazo
Just wow. Would go back
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Anthony Zambrano
Local specialist in Ecuador Quito
| Replied on Feb 09, 2026
Hi Craig
Thank you so much for your words and for trusting me with your adventure.
I’m really happy to hear how much you enjoyed both sides of Ecuador. Experiencing the Galapagos by cruise and then exploring the mainland volcanoes, Baños, and the cloud forest gives such a complete picture of the country, and I’m glad it all came together the way it should. Those are exactly the kinds of places people don’t always expect, and then they end up being highlights.
Stalin will be so happy and proud... Read more
Thank you so much for your words and for trusting me with your adventure.
I’m really happy to hear how much you enjoyed both sides of Ecuador. Experiencing the Galapagos by cruise and then exploring the mainland volcanoes, Baños, and the cloud forest gives such a complete picture of the country, and I’m glad it all came together the way it should. Those are exactly the kinds of places people don’t always expect, and then they end up being highlights.
Stalin will be so happy and proud... Read more