Galapagos Trip provided by Paola was excellent
Galapagos Islands | Apr 2 - Apr 11, 2026

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Gary M.
Jacksonville, FL | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

The planning and service provided by Paola was excellent. She got us a fantastic trip and assisted during the trip with additional information and suggestions. She did a great job with the tours, pick ups, transportation, etc.
All of our guides on the trip were very good but Milton in Quito was excellent; he provided history , stories and insights to our tour.

Hotel Reviews
Go Quito Hotel
Quito

Very nice. Could have been a little closer to old town area.

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Plaza Luna Suites
Puerto Ayora
Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the heart of things
Staff
Wonderful staff, very accomadating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acacia Galápagos Boutique Hotel
Puerto Ayora

Very nice little hotel with a pool just off of the main road. Room was large. Staff was very nice. There is construction going on all around this hotel.

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Hotel Volcano
Puerto Villamil

Of all the hotels on our trip this was the least favorite. It was clean and had a good breakfast. The windows in the room would rattle or open when the door to the room was opened or closed. We had to be careful to keep the wasps out of the room when we entered and existed the room. Compared to the other hotels on the trip we did not have a balcony but we did have a view of the beach and ocean.

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Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Tababela

Nice rooms, pool, ping pong, fitness center, restaurant and bar.

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near the airport and has a shuttle to the airport.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Quito City Tour - Middle of the World
Quito City Tour - Middle of the World
Quito
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Paola Vera Feijoo
Paola
Paola Vera Feijoo
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Apr 22, 2026

Hi Gary, thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words. I’m so pleased to hear that you had such a great trip and that everything came together smoothly. It was truly a pleasure helping you create this experience. I also really appreciate your comments about Milton. I’ll make sure he receives your feedback. Wishing you many wonderful memories from your travels, and hopefully another adventure together someday :) Paola & the Authentic Ecuador Team