Great Ecuador experience!
Galapagos Islands | Feb 16 - Feb 26, 2024

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Elizabeth S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

We had a wonderful trip to Quito and the Galapagos. Planning and communication from Tamer and Alejandra was exceptional — both were extremely responsive and Alejandra checked in with me throughout my trip to ensure things went smoothly. The itinerary planned was amazing, action packed, and full of great scenery.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fiesta
Puerto Ayora

Great location on Santa Cruz Island Gorgeous pool area Rooms themselves are not the greatest quality. Very small rooms, uncomfortable beds, and poorly appointed (no shampoo or bath products other than hand soap, no room amenities beyond drinking water which was well supplied). It was difficult to find coffee outside of breakfast, little things like this. But honestly the pool area was gorgeous and it was a fine place to call home base.

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SeaSide Hotel
Galapagos

Wonderful and hospitable small hotel in San Cristobal. The service was outstanding, huge rooms with views, clean and comfortable. We felt completely at home.

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Location
Staff
Lucia was incredible throughout our stay. She did laundry for us,
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ikala Quito Hotel
Quito
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest
Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest
Quito

The cloud forest was amazing. And our guide Sebastian was extremely fun to hang out with, knowledgeable, and overall made the trip a joy. The forest was beautiful, we took a great hike, and also got to see the town of Mindo, including a tour of a chocolate producer. A wonderful day!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sebastian is amazing! He’s a great conversationalist, which serves you well in a day that involves long car rides! But he’s so knowledgeable about lots of things, curious, and fun. He set expectations really well about how things would go. I’d send anyone to Sebastian for a tour!
Transport
Welcome to San Cristóbal Island! Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería (Speedboat from Santa Cruz)
Welcome to San Cristóbal Island! Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería (Speedboat from Santa Cruz)
Galapagos Islands

Tijeretas = great, beautiful. Lovely hike and scenery Interpretation center = super informative Speedboat = not great!

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Local specialist: Tamer Obeid
Tamer
Tamer Obeid
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Feb 28, 2024

Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your kind words and valuable feedback. I am so happy to hear that you and Anne have enjoyed your trip with us. It was always our pleasure to help and ensure every part of your trip was pleasant for you!
We took note of your experience at Hotel Fiesta and we will make sure to convey your comments to the management of the hotel ;)
I thank you again for choosing us, and for giving us this opportunity to help you and Anne!
I hope you have taken unforgettable memories with you from Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands!
Best regards,
Alejandra