Trip of a Lifetime
Galapagos Islands | May 10 - May 19, 2025

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Karen L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Alvaro & Jose planned & executed an extraordinary trip. All the plane and boat transportation, 5 hotels! and the incredible adventures. Our restrictions, no problem, our last minute changes, no problem. Responsive from first contact, to every little nitpicking question we came up with.
Guide Romero, amazing, great information & so considerate - Highlands giant tortoises, Charles Darwin Research & bonus Lava Tunnel! Guide Bebe, wonderful and trip to Lava Java fascinating and fun. Uninhabited Island, perfect boat ride and guide to the top of island, again so much fascinating information and the view, unbelievable. Isabel Island, coordinatot Julio, could spend a day with him, he really took care of us. Tinoreras Islet, what a hike near lava formations to a lagoon, sharks, sea turtles, magical. Volcano hike, worth every mile to see the lava cone, Guide Julio, so patient, so fascinating in his own right. Back in town saw flamingos! Lobos Island, hike over lava rocks to see incredible wildlife, blue-footed boobie with her egg! Back to Quito, a city worth exploring.

Seriously, the trip of a lifetime, made possible by Alvaro, Jose and the wonderful people of Equador ♥️

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Tintorera
Puerto Villamil

Very pleasant room, excellent breakfast, great staff.

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Ilatoa Lodge
Quito

Didn't get to spend enough time there, but great venue, wonderful owner.

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Lava House Galapagos
Puerto Ayora

Nice comfortable room, good breakfast, great staff.

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Casa de Nelly
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Lovely room, good breakfast, great staff.

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Swissotel Quito
Quito

Top-notch hotel, comfortable room, great food, really wonderful and helpful staff.

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Activity Review
Welcome to Ecuador: Let Your Adventure Begin!
Welcome to Ecuador: Let Your Adventure Begin!
Galapagos Islands
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Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
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Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Jun 02, 2025
Hello Karen, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review! It means the world to us to hear that your journey through Ecuador and the Galápagos was everything you hoped for—and more. We loved crafting this experience for you, and we’re thrilled that each moment, from the Highlands tortoises to the volcano hike, brought joy and wonder. We’re especially happy to know that our local guides—Romero, Bebe, and Julio—left such a strong impression with their care and knowledge,... Read more

Hello Karen,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review! It means the world to us to hear that your journey through Ecuador and the Galápagos was everything you hoped for—and more.

We loved crafting this experience for you, and we’re thrilled that each moment, from the Highlands tortoises to the volcano hike, brought joy and wonder. We’re especially happy to know that our local guides—Romero, Bebe, and Julio—left such a strong impression with their care and knowledge, we will convey this to them as well.

Thank you for trusting us with your adventure, your flexibility, and your spirit of exploration. You’ll always have a home here in Ecuador. ♥️

Best regards,
Alvaro and Team