Quito and Galapagos
Ecuador
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May 1 - May 10, 2024
![Mary Kay](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/7add0a31f48c607b91085e48e6bd54eb1e78beb5/original-c8155c0e06d1d6daa4cd70873baf85bc.jpg)
The local guides were incredible, especially Christian in Quito and Edwin in Galapagos. All the guides were knowledgeable and personable. Marina was also great on our hike to Cotopaxi base camp. That and Galapagos were the highlights for us. One disappointment was that I was told the hotels had fitness centers, but they did not. Very interesting and fun trip - I got to see and experience everything that I wanted to at a reasonable price.
Hotel Reviews
Great breakfast buffet, perfect location, nice gym
Great location, could walk everywhere
Very nice hotel. 50 min walk to old town. 5 min walk to restaurants but did not feel safe so took a cab. Good breakfast. Nice location on the water. No gym.
Activity Reviews
![Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/573e319e523b06db573db7f1ab0cd5b3d35aa78b/original-0a79d37b0f875107468b465b39f7483f.jpg)
Loved the equator museum, the cooking class and the beautiful churches.
![Discover Otavalo and Cuicocha Lake: A Day Trip from Quito](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/61b00781b3ba29cb78ce38aced6f5c2301688a64/medium-59ef5564ca854b0451d949cec57a1820.jpg)
Loved the market, which had very interesting things at good prices. The lake was gorgeous.
![Quito - Cotopaxi National Park -Quito (Private)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/51f70df3e512702cb2102bd2f7b1d143bf33c71a/medium-28e7e3f08235407a6c1e87bba70bc439.jpg)
Highlight of the trip - really fun. Loved signing the flag. The bad weather - cold and snowy- added to the adventure. Fantastic hot chocolate at base camp.
![Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands (Plant a Tree) & Charles Darwin Research Station](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/d9c15739f4c747283fb460536fc439f0d7bd893a/medium-8763ca3191a5772b89495062ebde0b75.jpg)
Stephan was knowledgeable and thorough- learned a lot and the turtles were interesting to see.
![Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/a96abc43e8536d376dbbf7ba8d190f2df8ef93db/original-f5a26cb76c70d7b18cd87e776271cee8.jpg)
We absolutely loved this day. We saw the frigates , blue-footed boobies, and the sea lions. We also snorkeled and had a great lunch on the boat. We saw so much and had plenty of time in each place without ever feeling rushed. Edwin was fantastic- he is knowledgeable and personable, fun to be around and took great care of us.
![Puerto Ayora Departure Transfer: Farewell to the Galapagos](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/abb3aa346d2558ca706bc798d35806f4bc4da67a/medium-8b6cdd718cc1c8528567fbc19102afe2.jpg)
Lots of moving parts but all handled very efficiently.
![Tamer](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/2200f564283e2f9cb4b34e09758416cec9b8d992/original-c74105d87cd4123ef1c4eabe7990c17b.jpg)
Hi Mary Kay,
We pretty much appreciate your valuable feedback. I will make sure to convey your positive comments to our guides. Glad you enjoyed your trip and we hope to plan more adventures for you soon.
Best regards from Quito,
Tamer