This trip was a dream come true.
Galapagos Islands | Feb 16 - Feb 22, 2026

Vinay
Vinay K.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Tamer and Ariel helped plan what we wanted to do on this trip. We were able to specify what kind of activities we were interested in, what animals we wanted to see etc. The recommended itinerary met our requirements very well. It was easy to communicate with them. They responded promptly to our queries.
Liz Arboleda was in charge of the logistics locally. She met us and gave us her number and responded promptly to our queries. When we were going to Isabela, she personally got our boarding passes for the boat trip and held our spot in the queue. We requested a change in the itinerary (we wanted to return from Isabela in the afternoon rather than morning) and she accommodated our request.
Astrid Friere was our guide to see the tortoises and the Darwin Center as well as kayaking another day. She was a pleasure to be around and was extremely well informed about what we were seeing.
Marcelo Friere was our driver for the transfers. Always on time, courteous and efficient.
Rodolfo was our guide on the highlight of the trip, the visit to Los Tuneles in Isabela. We were extremely inexpert snorkelers and he ended up having to tow us around in order not to delay the other snorkelers. He showed us Blue Footed Boobies, including their courtship dances, sea turtles, sting and eagle rays, sea horses. Just an awesome experience.

Hotel Reviews
La Casita de la Playa
Puerto Villamil

The location is excellent. Right on the beach. The staff were friendly and efficient. The room was comfortable. Plenty of restaurants nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the beach. You fall asleep to the sound of the ocean.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable rooms. Wi-Fi was better than in Puerto Ayora.
Hotel Cucuve
Puerto Ayora

Friendly staff. Perfect location. Lots of restaurants nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Sea Lions and Marine Iguanas on the streets.
Location
Plenty of restaurants nearby. Pier nearby.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable. The Wi-Fi was not great but that may be a systemic problem. Maybe they should invest in a Starlink connection.
Local specialist: Ariel Chasi
Ariel
Ariel Chasi
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Feb 26, 2026
Dear Vinay, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your trip! It was truly a pleasure working with you to tailor an itinerary that matched your interests and wildlife goals. I am especially glad to hear that the local team made such a positive impact on your experience. Liz is indeed a star when it comes to the logistics, and I’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to her, as well as to Astrid and Marcelo. It’s wonderful to know you felt... Read more

Dear Vinay,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your trip! It was truly a pleasure working with you to tailor an itinerary that matched your interests and wildlife goals.

I am especially glad to hear that the local team made such a positive impact on your experience. Liz is indeed a star when it comes to the logistics, and I’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to her, as well as to Astrid and Marcelo. It’s wonderful to know you felt well-supported every step of the way, even when making last-minute adjustments to your schedule.

Wishing you all the best,
Ariel