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Amazing Galapagos adventure trip

This trip surpassed expectations, travelled early May . Covers 4 islands ( with stays ) plus another as a day visit . Lots of snorkeling and one long hike ( volcano Sierra Negra ) , others are short duration of couple hours . Lots of marine wildlife and land wildlife. Sea lions in abundance , very playful and curious. Swam with penguins, sea lions , hammerhead sharks, turtles, copious amounts of fish , many types of birds seen ( obviously including blue footed boobies) , lots of marine iguanas .

Most Inspirational Moment

Pure fluke that our group were in water ( Kicker Rock ) when a whale shark came through. Fantastic moment , extremely rare for that area .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Isabela Buchelli was outstanding . Highly organised, diplomatic, humorous and sociable , full of information she willingly shared and keen eyes to spot wildlife, very safety conscious .

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sun very fierce so make sure you apply lotion especially when snorkeling ( or cover up with rash/sun wear ) . Try to have small dollar bill notes to hand as tipping is "expected" by everyone ( boat crews especially ). Some restaurants and bigger shops take cards but generally cash is king in Galapagos, especially smaller souvenir shops ( for t-shirts, caps etc )

Active Galapagos: Trails & Marine Life

I have thoroughly enjoyed the trip to the Galápagos Islands and would recommend it to anyone who is considering going there

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip on a yacht on the last day was a real highlight.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Katty was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, able to answer all of our many questions. She was also personable and helpful. Our leader in Quito, Marcello, was also very good.

Active Galapagos: Trails & Marine Life

An excellent knowledgeable and personable guide, and a wide range of island experiences and opportunities to see all the different animals and birds. The hotels could go up a notch.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the animals and birds at close quarters, climbing the volcano and snorkelling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was incredibly knowledgeable about nature, wildlife and the geography of the Islands. Personable and helpful, carrying bags etc.

Active Galapagos: Trails & Marine Life

Gd communication. Clear and interesting itinerary. Guides were all excellent ensuring the group gelled and had needs met

Most Inspirational Moment

Swimming with sea turtles

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wilson was exceptional. His knowledge and humour were first class. He very rarely didn't know an answer but if that was the case he would find out. He was sociable and met the needs of a small but diverse group. He worked hard to ensure we were all safe and happy. He filmed so much of the wildlife we saw underwater and shared it with us. He pointed out things that we wouldn't have noticed or seen without his very keen eye.

Galapagos was Amazing! Wildlife Heaven!

Where do I start! What a trip 2 weeks of seeing incredible wildlife, amazing scenery and eating lots of great food! This trip is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and if you are thinking about it. Just do it! You will not regret it. The Galapagos has so much to offer with different types of scenery (beaches, rocky coves, green hills and volcanos. You will understand why Darwin was so fascinated by these islands!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Snorkeling with sealions, they are just so playful and get up so close! Snorkeling in general is amazing, some of the waters are so clear, have abundance of different fish, and so many turtles I lost count!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Amazing! Wilson was our tour guide and he has lived on Galapagos all his life and is so knowledgeable about everything! You can also see that he really cares to protect the islands and keep them from human pollution! Also I think he is famous everyone knew him, no matter what island you went to!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If a novice swimmer, get some practice in for snorkeling Prepare for more basic hotels – Electricity/wifi and water can be temperamental Bring suitable footwear, rocky in places no good for flip flops, need proper shoes!!

A superb trip - an Exodus classic

A very comprehensive tour of the Galapagos, staying on all four of the populated islands. We saw a great deal of wildlife both in and out of the water. The snorkelling was superb – a vast number of fish, turtles and sharks. The land based activities were also fascinating, whether exploring volcanic landscapes or conservation centres. The pace was perfect, with a little time to explore the generally superb local restaurants. As you might expect, seafood is excellent, plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Surprisingly the islands have a few microbreweries producing exceptional ales!! The hotels were all comfortable and very friendly – we had one night in an exceptionally noisy room but our guide arranged to move us the following day, so not a big issue. The boat transfers and trips were exclusive to our group and of a very high standard – particularly on the last full day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably swimming with playful sea lions, but the entire trip was energising and memorable. Not to be ignored, the tour of Quito was also interesting, and our group were able to extend our local tour by paying the bus driver a few dollars to drive us to local points of interest.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Iva was calm, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. The logistics of the trip worked flawlessly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You will snorkel most days, so consider taking your own mask if, like me, you need corrective optical glass (it makes a huge difference if you normally wear glasses). An underwater camera would also be useful. The hire of good quality snorkel gear is included, and it is possible to pay a modest charge for a wetsuit - I didn’t, and I wasn’t cold, but you are in the water for up to an hour at a time. We broke our outward journey with a stopover in Madrid, which is something we’d thoroughly recommend as it is a very long journey. Tight flight connections increases the risk of baggage being mislaid - luckily ours went missing on the way home but were delivered home within 3 days. We got a very good deal on business class flights which are worth considering as each main leg is 11 hours overnight.

Amazing adventure

What an amazing experience. We swam with sea lions, penguins, sharks and turtles. We even saw seahorses. The fish were also spectacular, so don’t take those for granted. The hiking was good although some bad weather for us but the views were sensational. If you were thinking of booking this trip, just do it, you won’t be disappointed.

Most Inspirational Moment

The wildlife and the natural world were amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Cheche. He was passionate about his island and the wildlife in it. His enthusiasm was infectious. A fantastic leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would buy a wetsuit before travel as they are relatively cheap and light enough to carry. I paid £30.00 for mine whereas to hire would have cost $90. Be prepared for early mornings. There is so much to see, so it is not necessarily a relaxing holiday. Park restrictions also mean that plans can change quickly, so be prepared to adapt.

Turtles, sea lions, iguanas, sharks and more!

Overall a fantastic trip incorporating great wildlife and scenery. A trip packed with wonderful experiences and a great variety of wildlife and scenery. If you have been thinking about doing this trip it won’t disappoint

Most Inspirational Moment

Snorkelling with turtles and sharks

Thoughts on Group Leader

Katty is a great leader, she is very passionate and knowledgeable about Galapagos and is fantastic at spotting and identifying all the flora and fauna. She made some excellent changes to the itinerary which meant we could see the sulphur mines and also have time to visit a tortoise breeding centre and a local brewery without compromising the visit to the mines as the walk would have been similar to the previous day and a lot of it would be Misty. We still walked back from the tortoise breeding centre so still got lots of exercise.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Taking a wetsuit is a good option as the water is cold and it helps with floating . You can buy for under £30 and if you hire them it is approx £10 a day. Take lots of sun lotion as sun is very intense. No need to apply for the Galapagos tourist card as the local operator will have sorted it for you. A waterproof camera or go pro camera for underwater as lots to photograph. If you have time go to the Napo wildlife centre, totally different but equally enthralling Insect repellent is recommended for Isabela.

Really amazing

Great trip, well worth the money. A good mix of walking, snorkeling and animal watching.

Most Inspirational Moment

Really enjoyed snorkeling Kicker rock and the volcano days.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was very informative, very knowledgeable and made sure we were ready for the day ahead. Always took into account the mix of personalities within the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Best to take a long wet suit if you are planning to take your own.

Galapagos

The most fabulous trip, worth every penny, saw so much , great accommodation, well organised trips ! Two weeks spent with a lovely bunch of people seeing

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the wildlife up so close and personal

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo was an amazing group leader in every sense of the word. Everything well organised, always on hand to help . Very good communicator, with a fabulous sense of humour...

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although the trip says leisurely/ moderate due to the humidity when we travelled some may find the walking harder than they expected.. never underestimate the strength of the sun ( as Pablo would say)