They have everything arranged for you so you do not have to think at all! We were met by the first guide on Santa Cruz at the shop and he walked us to the pier and even made sure we made it from the water taxi to the proper boat. If we tried to do it on our own it looked very confusing which boat you are suppose to take for which island and not that many people speak English to help. Once we arrived on the island we were met with our tour guide who explained the whole day and stayed with us from each activity to the next. Overall the way the tour was set up was perfect. It is a great way to see Isabela island when you don’t have enough time to move from island to island like us. Would 10/10 recommend the day trip!

I was thoroughly impressed with the exceptional service provided from the outset. The tour was a truly unforgettable experience, comprising swimming with sharks, turtles, fish, and sea lions, as well as encountering Galapagos penguins. The lunch was exquisite, and the expertise of Jonathan and guide Jimmy made my visit to Isabela truly memorable. I extend my gratitude to Omar for his invaluable recommendations, which greatly enhanced my tour experience. I would highly recommend this tour operator and would certainly choose them again.

Guiding Galapagos organised for our group - two families - entire private program during our short 4 nights island-based trip to Galapagos. They were very flexible as we preferred to book hotels on our own. GG organised all Excursions, local transportation, inter island ferry, Guides, boat Expeditions and snorkeling equipment. All our guides were just great and everything was perfelctly organised. GG picked us up at Baltra airport at arrival to Galapagos and took care of us until departure from San Cristobal airport. We had a coordinator at each island making sure that the progran goes smoothly. We took various activities, including highland tour, Santa Fe Island and Hidden Beach and Tortuga Beach at Santa Cruz Island, as well as Kicker Rock tour at San Cristobal. We also had a great walk along San Cristobal cliffs with blue footed boobies spotting and visit to the interpretation centre. All our tours were great and each different. I think that you need to take several tours on each island to understand a bit how special Galapagos Islands are. This was probably the best adventure that I ever had! Animals were increadibly close to us, interacting with us without any fear. I think that I was in paradise for a few days... You will not believe this if you dont go to Galapagos, and if you decide to go, I strongly recommend doing this with Guiding Galapagos. Great tours, knowable guides, good communication before, during and after the stay. We even received video clips from our underwater expeditions.

I wish I could give this tour 100 stars! Seriously just the best. We had limited time in the Galapagos and wanted to make the most of seeing another island and this was PERFECT. They made sure we got on the ferry on time. They met us at the port when we arrived. Took us directly to our tour. Had a GREAT time snorkeling: saw galapagos penguins, swam with a seal, saw sharks, saw a sea turtle it was AMAZING! They took us to the most beautiful beach front restaurant and served us a full plate of chicken, rice, salad, beans, and plantains. They took us to where the flamingos hang out and to the turtle nursery. They made sure we got back on the ferry on time and someone met us at the dock to collect our gear once we arrive back in Santa Cruz. Seriously BOOK THIS!!!! Such a great time, and we are so grateful!!

If I could give this 10 stars, I would! Omar, Daniel, Jonathan and Jimmy did an outstanding job setting this tour up and were very helpful throughout the tour. When I first started planning a trip to the Galapagos, I had a mission to see Galapagos Turtles, sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, blue foot boobies, marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, rays. You name it, I wanted to see it. During this tour, I was able to see every animal I came for. The snorkeling was the highlight of the tour and my trip to the Galapagos. We swam with white tipped sharks, sea turtles, rays, a curious Galapagos penguin and an incredibly playful sea lion. The sea lion in the water was exactly like playing with a puppy dog on land. It was incredible and unforgettable! The tour also consisted of a Galapagos Turtle nursery where you can see the turtles in various stages of their life before being released. We saw flamingos as well. This tour alone makes me want to go back to the Galapagos and I imagine I will sometime soon. Great job to the tour group and thank you again for an unforgettable experience!

We had a great experience and were able to snorkel above the reef sharks. The owner and staff made sure that everything went smoothly. We enjoyed a great lunch at The Beach restaurant. We would recommend this adventure!

Daniel was so helpful in helping my husband and I book our tours last minute! He really went above and beyond to make sure that we were able to visit all of the places we wanted to and he was so helpful with any questions we had. Our guide David for the San Cristobal tour helped my husband and I with our first snorkel experience on our trip. He helped make sure we were comfortable and able to see some sea turtles, fish and sea lions during our time in the water. We really enjoyed La Loberia beach! So beautiful!! We also did the day tour to Espanola where we had the most amazing day seeing blue footed boobies, albatrosses, and iguanas. After this exploration, we even enjoyed some snorkeling. The guide and crew were so great! Daniel was also super helpful in booking our ferry tickets to Santa Cruz where he gave us advice on independent activities we could do. Lastly, Daniel helped us book a kayaking tour on Isabella Island at Los Tintoreras where we kayaked with penguins, sting rays, sea lions, and turtles. We had the best trip thanks to Daniel and Guiding Galapagos!! We will definitely be back and will plan with them again!

We had the most amazing trip to the Galapagos Islands with this group!!! The guides made sure we saw everything we came to see and more! No where else in the world will you be able to see giant tortoises, penguins, blue footed boobies, red footed boobies, thousands of species of birds, flamingos, iguanas that can swim, massive land iguanas, orca whales, humongous manta rays, the ocean so thick with beautiful fish and sea turtles you can barely swim through them, and every beach littered with baby sea lions…ALL IN THE SAME WEEK!!! And to be able to see how natural selection and evolution are playing out right in front of your eyes… It’s a truly life changing experience that should not be missed. Yazmani and his fantastic crew are amazing educators and will also make sure your days are filled with adventure and excitement. PLEASE do not let the news scare you away from visiting Ecuador and their amazing Galápagos Islands! This islands are just about the safest place I have EVER traveled. The airports were clean and ran better than many I’ve been to in more sophisticated areas of the world. And the people could not be more friendly and kind. Everyone we met tried so hard to speak English and were so patient with my Spanglish. The guides of course, speak fluent English and we’re always helpful with acting as translators when needed. We had the most amazing trip to the Galapagos Islands with this group!!! The guides made sure we saw everything we came to see and more! No where else in the world will you be able to see giant tortoises, penguins, blue footed boobies, red footed boobies, thousands of species of birds, flamingos, iguanas that can swim, massive land iguanas, orca whales, humongous manta rays, the ocean so thick with beautiful fish and sea turtles you can barely swim through them, and every beach littered with baby sea lions…ALL IN THE SAME WEEK!!! And to be able to see how natural selection and evolution are playing out right in front of your eyes… It’s a truly life changing experience that should not be missed. Yazmani and his fantastic crew are amazing educators and will also make sure your days are filled with adventure and excitement. PLEASE do not let the news scare you away from visiting Ecuador and their amazing Galápagos Islands! This islands are just about the safest place I have EVER traveled. The airports were clean and ran better than many I’ve been to in more sophisticated areas of the world. And the people could not be more friendly and kind. Everyone we met tried so hard to speak English and were so patient with my Spanglish. The guides of course, speak fluent English and we’re always helpful with acting as translators when needed. So yes, I highly recommend Guiding Galapagos Expeditions! You will have THE BEST TRIP EVER!!!

We had a great time on this tour, snorkelling was incredible. Do be prepared for a nausea-inducing 2h boat ride there and back though!

An absolute dream come true. Great agency, boat crew friendly, food wonderful and authentic, guide very knowledgeable. Saw flamingos, turtle, sea lions, a whale, and so much more. An adventure that will never be forgotten.

We have just returned from a 6 day package put together by Stephanie and her team at Guiding Galapagos Adventures. I can't say enough wonderful things about the organization and care they put into making our once in a lifetime trip really special. They were patient and helpful every step of the way while we made and even changed our plans mid-trip. This is a great company to work with.

Review This tour was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Yasmany, was passionate, accommodating, and brilliantly knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Before the tour we met with Yasmany who asked us a few questions to help ensure the tour was perfectly adapted to our needs. Daniel, who managed this and our subsequent bookings, prepared a bag for my partner and me with top quality gear. In the morning, Yasmany led us on a walk to the beach where he chatted to us and gave us great information about the history of the islands whilst pointing out some local wildlife. We took a stroll round the beach and took some great photos with a sea lion, iguanas, and a heron. We then went snorkelling in an area of the beach away from the tourists. My partner was very anxious about snorkelling as she is not a strong swimmer, but Yasmany supported her the whole way and led us to see the stunning marine life which there is no way we would have seen without him. We saw a range of tropical fish, white tip reef sharks, turtles, and a stingray. Afterwards, we took a quick boat ride back to Puerto Ayora and had a delicious lunch. I really recommend this tour to anyone. It’s great for strong and weak swimmers alike. Unlike the other tours (from all providers) you don’t need to take a long speedboat ride. I also highly recommend Guiding Galapagos. They are so professional and helpful. After this tour we booked two more tours with them, and they helped us organise some other local activities. The equipment is excellent and everyone we interacted with from the company was brilliant. I would like to say a personal thank you to Yasmany, Daniel and the other members of Guiding Galapagos. My partner and I were quite anxious about our visit as the Galapagos is expensive and there’s a lot of choices to make. However, Guiding Galapagos exceeded all expectations and made our trip the experience of a lifetime. This tour in particular was undoubtedly the best day of the whole trip. Thank you Yasmany!

Guiding Galapagos arranged an outstanding tour for us to Seymour Norte Island! This agency helped us plan our itinerary while in the Galapagos and handled all logistics for a worry-free experience each day. From the tour briefings provided in their Puerto Ayora office and outfitting us with high quality snorkeling gear, Stephanie, Daniel and Omar are all top-notch! This agency seems to work with the best tour providers on Santa Cruz as every tour we went on used quality boats, and especially crews and guides. Our day trip to Seymour Island involved a fascinating nature walk on the island where we were able to get up close to view birds and iguanas endemic to the Galapagos. Most amazing was viewing frigate birds and blue-footed boobie mating rituals, nesting birds and even a few recently born. The snorkeling activity was also wonderful led by a super guide. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our tours in the Galapagos, arranged by Guiding Galapagos and highly recommend this agency! Kudos to Stephanie and staff, especially Omar and Daniel!

Guiding Galapagos is an exceptional tour agency to work with in Puerto Ayora. All of the staff we dealt with were wonderful! Stephanie was instrumental in helping to establish an itinerary that we would enjoy during our six days on Santa Cruz. All day trips were seamlessly arranged by Omar and Daniel who provided us with exceptional service and information each day. We throughly enjoyed our day trip to Isabella Island! Wonderful snorkeling and very tasty lunch provided at a beautiful restaurant on the beach. I highly recommend Guiding Galapagos for tour arrangements!

Guiding Galapagos arranged an exceptional tour experience to Sante Fe Island. The agency staff, boat crew and guide were all super! A wonderful day snorkeling with a colony of sea lions and schools of colorful fish. Plus a beach walk and a super lunch provided on board. Guiding Galapagos staff provided us a worry-free day so that we could enjoy ourselves. I highly recommend Guiding Galapagos and the Sante Fe tour.