Galapagos Unbound
Galapagos Unbound
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The only tour in the world that allows you to camp on the beaches inside of the Galapagos National Park! You'll swim with sea lions, hike up volcanoes, explore the local culture, kayak around the islands, watch Blue Footed Boobies, Galapagos Tortoises, iguanas and more in their natural habitat. A truly unforgettable adventure perfect for all ages!
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
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MarcStl
Saint Louis, MO48 contributions
Dec 2019
This trip is an amazing way to see the Galapagos. We considered other options including a cruise boat and other land based tours. Ultimately, we picked this tour based on the amount of active days. We ended up with three families of 4 with children ages 17-27. I think this type of trip has a natural selection process attracting families with travel experience and willingness to try new things. Because of this, the four families, while all very different, bonded well. The first two days of kayaking were a bit strenuous for those not as experienced at kayaking. But, definitely don't be scared away by this. The camping was rustic but everybody appreciated the ability to see the islands differently and the staff did an excellent job of setting up, food preparation, etc. Our day snorkeling at Kicker Rock was not good but based on conversations w/ others it sounds as if we just had a bad weather related day. The other snorkeling days were outstanding. The hotels on Isabel and Santa Cruz were both nice but not extravagant. Meals during the entire trip were surprisingly good. While on Santa Cruz, make sure to have dinner at the food stalls on Charles Binford Street.The best day of the trip was the Tuneles w/ a fascinating boat tour and then snorkeling w/ great variety of wildlife. Our guide, Nacho, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, patient and had the right mix of telling us what we needed to know without overwhelming us with information. The naturalist guides that accompanied us on each of the islands were also excellent. As I mentioned in the title, this trip is great but you need to know what you're getting. It's camping and waking up early multiple days and not luxury.
Written January 1, 2020
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AmherstBird
Washington DC, DC108 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
To begin with, this was a SERIOUS adventure. You snorkel two to four times a day, sea kayak six miles, hike twelve miles, and otherwise need to be relatively fit. If you want a relaxing, sit-on-the-beach-with-an-umbrella-drink vacation, this is NOT the vacation for you.
As an initial matter, Henry was our guide, and he was AMAZING. I'm telling you--incredibly knowledgeable, uber-patient, and always friendly, he MADE the trip. I'm sure the other guides are great, too, but I can't imagine having a good a time without Henry.
The wildlife was incredible. My wife and I swam with sea lions, sea turtles, and sharks. Real sharks. There were roughly fifty sharks under us when we snorkeled over them. You see them, they see you, you look at the reef, and you are overwhelmed by the wildlife. I have to confess that while you do get to see cooler and more unique animals in the Galapagos, the snorkeling that my wife did on Pemba Island off the coast of Zanzibar had much clearer waters, making the colors more vibrant.
Also, the camping is great. I had the best juice of my life--Clever, the farmer who provides the produce for the meals at camp, makes the most incredible juice. I don't even like juice--I don't believe in drinking calories. But this juice was like mana from heaven--it was some kind of orange-lemon-passion fruit combination that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I may be in the minority, but I think the best food came from camp; they did wonders with a camp stove, from coconut braised shrimp to light, fluffy pancakes.
If I were to have any criticism, it would be that the value is average to above-average. This is an expensive trip, and if you're going to throw down this much cash, then there are lots of other places to go. My wife and I went on a super-fun, private safari, and it was only 3k more expensive than this trip. This being said, the Galapagos is a unique experience with a unique culture, and that has its own cache.
Another criticism is that I felt relatively unprepared. The packing list was not up-to-date, and I was really frustrated with what I brought; I had all the stuff I needed at home, but I was told that I wouldn't need it. Instead, we brought things that tended to be superflous, but what I really needed were some good hiking boots.
Finally, while I am an outdoorsy person, I was sometimes overwhelmed by the pace. We went to the most beautiful, amazing, soft sandy beaches, and we never got to spend any time at them. I think the most we spent was 1.5 hours on this perfect beach, and I was sad I couldn't lay there longer.
I'd highly recommend this trip to anyone. It was very memorable, and if you get a chance, you should ask for Henry. It's the kind of vacation that requires a vacation, but I don't think there's any place where you can see sea lions relaxing on park benches and swim with sea lions on a daily basis.
As an initial matter, Henry was our guide, and he was AMAZING. I'm telling you--incredibly knowledgeable, uber-patient, and always friendly, he MADE the trip. I'm sure the other guides are great, too, but I can't imagine having a good a time without Henry.
The wildlife was incredible. My wife and I swam with sea lions, sea turtles, and sharks. Real sharks. There were roughly fifty sharks under us when we snorkeled over them. You see them, they see you, you look at the reef, and you are overwhelmed by the wildlife. I have to confess that while you do get to see cooler and more unique animals in the Galapagos, the snorkeling that my wife did on Pemba Island off the coast of Zanzibar had much clearer waters, making the colors more vibrant.
Also, the camping is great. I had the best juice of my life--Clever, the farmer who provides the produce for the meals at camp, makes the most incredible juice. I don't even like juice--I don't believe in drinking calories. But this juice was like mana from heaven--it was some kind of orange-lemon-passion fruit combination that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I may be in the minority, but I think the best food came from camp; they did wonders with a camp stove, from coconut braised shrimp to light, fluffy pancakes.
If I were to have any criticism, it would be that the value is average to above-average. This is an expensive trip, and if you're going to throw down this much cash, then there are lots of other places to go. My wife and I went on a super-fun, private safari, and it was only 3k more expensive than this trip. This being said, the Galapagos is a unique experience with a unique culture, and that has its own cache.
Another criticism is that I felt relatively unprepared. The packing list was not up-to-date, and I was really frustrated with what I brought; I had all the stuff I needed at home, but I was told that I wouldn't need it. Instead, we brought things that tended to be superflous, but what I really needed were some good hiking boots.
Finally, while I am an outdoorsy person, I was sometimes overwhelmed by the pace. We went to the most beautiful, amazing, soft sandy beaches, and we never got to spend any time at them. I think the most we spent was 1.5 hours on this perfect beach, and I was sad I couldn't lay there longer.
I'd highly recommend this trip to anyone. It was very memorable, and if you get a chance, you should ask for Henry. It's the kind of vacation that requires a vacation, but I don't think there's any place where you can see sea lions relaxing on park benches and swim with sea lions on a daily basis.
Written August 29, 2012
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dpmwriter
california25 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
My family and I went on this 8-day tour to see wildlife and experience how people live in this equatorial locale. I told my 12 yr old and my 15-yr-old kids it was going to be an adventure-- and it was. We were definitely rewarded with seeing a variety of marine and avian life. ROW has contracted with reliable, trustworthy people in Ecuador who did their best to provide a memorable, safe, educational trip.
We chose the land-based tour to avoid sea sickness, but there were many hours spent on the ocean, whether travelling between islands or just getting to our snorkel sites (the boats were very safe and we always had lifevests, but I do recommend taking Dramamine ahead of time). Our excellent naturalist/guide was conscientious about the delicate environment of the islands and made sure we always followed the park rules for visitation/snorkeling/etc. And he was able to educate us extensively about the sights/animals. It was even possible to arrange our own short kayaking trip with another local guide.
We visited Santa Cruz, Floreana and Isabela islands. By far, the accomodations on Santa Cruz at the REd Mangrove Aventura were best: the food was excellent, the views magnificent and the rooms very spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. Plus, the wildlife was easily accessible here: you just had to step out on the patio. Also, Darwin Station was within walking distance. The more distant attractions such as the Tortoise Quest tour and the scalesia forests and lava tubes were very interesting/peaceful.
On Floreana (the most rustic of the islands) , our cabins had gigantic spiders in them and even though they were not poisonous, it was quite unnerving sharing our living space with them (and the large flying cockroaches)! The bathrooms were cramped and needed some repair. Outside though, we especially enjoyed a beach within walking distance where sea lions frolicked. And the stars at night were magical since there was so little light here.
We were housed in the Diver's Lodge at the Red Mangrove on Isabela and this property did not feel clean; the view from our front door was a messy construction site. The beach, though long, had a peculiar green algae in the tide line.
On this island, the hike to the volcano, Sierra Negra, passed through beautiful foliage and reached fantastic views of the cauldera and fumeroles, but it was hard to ignore the awful mix of mud and horse manure we had to navigate on our way up. I really wish horses were banned from using this trail. They have ruined it. The bright spot on this excursion was lunch at a gorgeous, relaxing camp ground called Campo Duro.
All of our snorkeling adventures were amazing, especially on Floreana and Isabela. We swam with white-tipped reef sharks, all kinds of fish, octopi, rays, turtles and even an occasional penguin, while blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and black marine iguanas sunned on the lava rocks. We used the snorkel equipment provided by Red Mangrove without any problems.
Some words of advice: 1. Take non-stop flights to Ecuador. We wanted to save money, so we had about 4 stops on our way to Guayaquil and were inconvenienced by the delay of one of our bags for 6 days. 2. Pack as much as you can in carry-on backpacks to avoid having to check bags. 3. Take DEET and sunscreen, no matter what time of year you go. 4. Take benadryl and ibuprofen or acetaminaphen to treat a variety of maladies, whether your own, or those of your tour-mates. 5. Take LOTS of pictures on a camera you're good at using, otherwise you'll miss some terrific shots while you're fiddling with settings.
6. Use ROW to book your tour--you won't be disappointed with the service, from beginning to end-- they take care of you. I read about them for the first time on Trip Advisor myself!
We chose the land-based tour to avoid sea sickness, but there were many hours spent on the ocean, whether travelling between islands or just getting to our snorkel sites (the boats were very safe and we always had lifevests, but I do recommend taking Dramamine ahead of time). Our excellent naturalist/guide was conscientious about the delicate environment of the islands and made sure we always followed the park rules for visitation/snorkeling/etc. And he was able to educate us extensively about the sights/animals. It was even possible to arrange our own short kayaking trip with another local guide.
We visited Santa Cruz, Floreana and Isabela islands. By far, the accomodations on Santa Cruz at the REd Mangrove Aventura were best: the food was excellent, the views magnificent and the rooms very spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. Plus, the wildlife was easily accessible here: you just had to step out on the patio. Also, Darwin Station was within walking distance. The more distant attractions such as the Tortoise Quest tour and the scalesia forests and lava tubes were very interesting/peaceful.
On Floreana (the most rustic of the islands) , our cabins had gigantic spiders in them and even though they were not poisonous, it was quite unnerving sharing our living space with them (and the large flying cockroaches)! The bathrooms were cramped and needed some repair. Outside though, we especially enjoyed a beach within walking distance where sea lions frolicked. And the stars at night were magical since there was so little light here.
We were housed in the Diver's Lodge at the Red Mangrove on Isabela and this property did not feel clean; the view from our front door was a messy construction site. The beach, though long, had a peculiar green algae in the tide line.
On this island, the hike to the volcano, Sierra Negra, passed through beautiful foliage and reached fantastic views of the cauldera and fumeroles, but it was hard to ignore the awful mix of mud and horse manure we had to navigate on our way up. I really wish horses were banned from using this trail. They have ruined it. The bright spot on this excursion was lunch at a gorgeous, relaxing camp ground called Campo Duro.
All of our snorkeling adventures were amazing, especially on Floreana and Isabela. We swam with white-tipped reef sharks, all kinds of fish, octopi, rays, turtles and even an occasional penguin, while blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and black marine iguanas sunned on the lava rocks. We used the snorkel equipment provided by Red Mangrove without any problems.
Some words of advice: 1. Take non-stop flights to Ecuador. We wanted to save money, so we had about 4 stops on our way to Guayaquil and were inconvenienced by the delay of one of our bags for 6 days. 2. Pack as much as you can in carry-on backpacks to avoid having to check bags. 3. Take DEET and sunscreen, no matter what time of year you go. 4. Take benadryl and ibuprofen or acetaminaphen to treat a variety of maladies, whether your own, or those of your tour-mates. 5. Take LOTS of pictures on a camera you're good at using, otherwise you'll miss some terrific shots while you're fiddling with settings.
6. Use ROW to book your tour--you won't be disappointed with the service, from beginning to end-- they take care of you. I read about them for the first time on Trip Advisor myself!
Written June 23, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RJ S
Boston, MA312 contributions
Jun 2011 • Couples
It's difficult to know what to write about this experience, because it would be impossible for me to laud every deserving aspect of the experience. It will have to suffice to say: I have traveled the world, more than 70 countries, and I have traveled mostly independently, but also by every organized means of tour. I reluctantly chose the tour option, because unless you have oodles of time, there's no efficient way to take in a good segment of the Galapagos. ROW was absolutely brilliant. Our hiking-snorkeling-kayaking experience gave me the feel of independent adventure tourism, while also affording my wife and I the luxuries of grime-free independent travel. The Galapagos was the star of the show, and it is admittedly, I think difficult to go there at all and not have a life-altering, forever memorable experience. But in ROW's hands that experience was solidified in my memories as the single most fantastic thing I have ever done. I realize I am short on specifics here, but again, what can I single out for praise? To laud the guides, the accommodations, the adventures, and the food would leave out the green consciousness, the new friends, the creativity and flexibility in itinerary design, and the attention to every last detail. Perhaps mention is merited though of our guides, who were incomparable in their expertise in all things tourism, from hospitality to natural history.
Written July 11, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Anon721
London, UK52 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
I have no idea how ROW gets the review they do.
IT is embarrassing what a mug they take you for.
We used them for the Galapagos because of the reviews they get. Travelling so far we wanted the best tour there is in the Galapagos without staying on a boat.
We paid the top and we received at best average, but this is very generous. They are experts in saving money not in providing an experience. The bottom line is, if they paid normal prices (i.e. without taking into account group bookings, repeated booking etc) this trip can be replicated privately with less than 40% of the money!!!. My point is that if you want a great experience you can spend it on the experience and not on ROW. e.g less than 10% of the price we paid was spent on accommodations, so of course these were quite a compromise. But, why should it be? Here in details because I am expecting a general rebuttal from ROW, I ll try to be specific and hope for a specific response.
First night we camped, which was an experience, uncomfortable but tolerable, yet I assumed for a reason, experiencing more of nature (in their words Camp on white sand beaches surrounded by quirky wildlife with our exclusive license to camp within the Galápagos National Park. ) . The idea was to immerse ourselves in nature camping on a white sandy beach with no barrier between us and nature. I dreamed of waking up to the sounds of waves and watching other wild life waking up with me . Well, the stony beach also consisted of some white sand between the rocks and stones, but not the way one would imagine it, and the wildlife was not there. Definitely not as abundant as around the harbour where one can also have a proper accommodation, so for what reason was this compromise in comfort? or ($$$?). Here is what was there. We saw in the evening few sea lions (3) somewhere in the sea, there was a blue heron in the kitchen tent area (apparently he is always there) and loads of hermit crabs at night. We were advised not to walk around because of some poisonous apple tree so that was about it. But, I really didn’t mind, one night camping can change the atmosphere get one into the mood of an adventure and can contribute to the overall experience, at least thats what i though on the first day.
The worse was yet to come though. The second night camping was completely unnecessary and definitely not enhancing anything but rather the opposite. It was a second night without showers after kayaking and snorkelling, and after one uncomfortable sleep (The mattress provided in the tent is minimal in dimensions and the blow up pillow at least for me was not useful). Had it been for better experience, who cares? But, it was not. In fact we had to wake up at 3:30am!!!! (who planned that on a holiday???) so that we can get to the harbour area by 5:30am to catch a flight. Well, 8 of us did, another 4 (who were drawn using cards, yes you pay more than $1k and you draw for sleepless night for nothing) had to do the same to catch a later flight at 8:30am. So fellow travellers on vacation had to wake up at 3:30am to catch a flight at 8:30, cause the plane you take from there can only take 9 so we had to draw straws/cards. The beach we slept on was 5 miles from the harbour but ROW wouldn’t pay for another boat for a family to have a proper sleep (this is not big money by the way). This is madness. You would think where we were was in the middle of a jungle with bad access. We were 5 miles down the coast!!! 20 min boat ride. If it not to save money, why on earth would you do that? After 3 days without a shower, and 1.5 nights sleeping rough and very little, I was looking forward to our stay in Isabela Island. We hopefully finished with the rough part and now we were about to resume in style. NOT SO FAST!! In Isabela Island we were put in La case De Marita Boutique Hotel, which is nice enough if you have the ‘proper rooms’ and also if you are on budget I would still recommend it. We were booked into the cheaper rooms. The nice rooms those with sea view, balcony and a proper showers, they cost $175 if we booked them there and then and there was availability. The one we were booked in to were of the $100 variety. The view I had was of a workshop yard and so was the noise. The shower was very poor and each arm had to be washed separately. It took more than 10 min for the hot water to arrive, cause the pressure was really poor. In the brochure ROW say we will be staying in Hotel Albemarle or equivalent, what they didnt mention is that we will stay in the lesser rooms. So for each pair that paid around $1200 a night, ROW saved $75 (if they pay normal last minute rates). So ROW experts for enhancing the experience thought one must be overwhelmed by nature by now, one must prefer some old fashion workshop sites and sounds. So they saved money by camping us at least one night too many and now saving what would be around $50 per pair i.e. $25 person (if you consider how many group bookings they make they wont pay what I had to). Such a small price and such a big difference to my experience. I can give many examples, e.g. when we arrived to the last hotel breakfast was very nice, but we just arrived, so not included. Therefore we were taken to a very basic breakfast place in which we had 2 choices of breakfast, both at a cost of $7.50. They were not bad, but you are paying for much better. The audacity to save so little and affect the trip so much is criminal considering each pair paid around $1200 per day. But you are not going on an adventure and care too much about hotels. But our experience wasn’t helped by the guide they provided, either. He was a freelancer, not from ROW and it showed, he simply didn’t care, at times to a level I found on the verge and maybe passed negligence. Be that, that he let my son go snorkelling without flippers they forgot while himself having flippers, or not carrying water when we went on a hike of 6 hrs (he left the water on the bus). Every problem or complaint (even before one was made, he often anticipated them in advance) was met with don’t blame me, this is what ROW booked/organised… etc.
The truth is, that the price you pay is more than adequate for a great trip and a healthy profit for ROW. I am sure that if they used 50% or top 60% of it on the trip, it would have been, and my review would be great and I wouldn’t have cared about overpaying. BUT IT IS NOT!!! e.g. Feast like a king.” It is so misleading!!! yet very achievable on budget. 4 of us shared a massive lobster and grilled fresh fish for $100, so on $50 per person per day you can eat really well. But they don’t. The level they go to to save and pocket the $$$ is ludicrous.
Bottom line, if you copy their tour you will pay a third of what they charge you and you will have more flexibility. They charge well but are very economical about spending (I still cannot believe they saved max of $37 a night and put me is a basic room, cannot get over this). Or better, spend as much and have the holiday you meant to have.
Here is all i can think of as their expenditure and I do inflate everything to the level I would have paid booking privately and rounding it up (8 days unbound trip in the Galapagos) for 2 people sharing accommodation.
Accommodation: max $800 - 2x 50 for a tent (this I had to estimate) 3x100 in Isabella and 2x 200 in santa cruz So let's be generous and round it to $1000.
Activities: 2x snorkelling days, lets say they paid as much as scuba diving cost me that's $600. kayaking 2 days and and hour let's go mad and put $ 200. 2 more bus trips crazy $300 (a taxi to the airport, a drive of 40 min, costs $25, so this is generous) add the guide and be very generous though I doubt they pay a lot for him, say $300. Total $1400
Food: They never spent more than $30 a day let's put $40 that $500 (we did have some days we were free to spend on our own)
After being really generous and inflating every single part, I can only get to $2900 for 2 people who paid $9000. And it is to be expected when less than 10% of the price went for accomodation.
So, if you want to spend your money on a holiday rather than ROW pocket, do yourself a favour and don’t use them. Again, I simply cannot understand the reviews they have. For me this is ridiculous to the point that I think they should be reported. They charge a lot, and they don’t deliver in a place that quite frankly it would be very easy to do so. As I said. if they didnt go crazy on profiting they could have easily deliver and have a very handsome profit.
I hope I can stop people from making the mistake I made and not ruin what should be and can be a trip of a lifetime. The Galapagos is an amazing place. It is a great shame ROW managed to ruin it for me. I may have to do this trip again.
IT is embarrassing what a mug they take you for.
We used them for the Galapagos because of the reviews they get. Travelling so far we wanted the best tour there is in the Galapagos without staying on a boat.
We paid the top and we received at best average, but this is very generous. They are experts in saving money not in providing an experience. The bottom line is, if they paid normal prices (i.e. without taking into account group bookings, repeated booking etc) this trip can be replicated privately with less than 40% of the money!!!. My point is that if you want a great experience you can spend it on the experience and not on ROW. e.g less than 10% of the price we paid was spent on accommodations, so of course these were quite a compromise. But, why should it be? Here in details because I am expecting a general rebuttal from ROW, I ll try to be specific and hope for a specific response.
First night we camped, which was an experience, uncomfortable but tolerable, yet I assumed for a reason, experiencing more of nature (in their words Camp on white sand beaches surrounded by quirky wildlife with our exclusive license to camp within the Galápagos National Park. ) . The idea was to immerse ourselves in nature camping on a white sandy beach with no barrier between us and nature. I dreamed of waking up to the sounds of waves and watching other wild life waking up with me . Well, the stony beach also consisted of some white sand between the rocks and stones, but not the way one would imagine it, and the wildlife was not there. Definitely not as abundant as around the harbour where one can also have a proper accommodation, so for what reason was this compromise in comfort? or ($$$?). Here is what was there. We saw in the evening few sea lions (3) somewhere in the sea, there was a blue heron in the kitchen tent area (apparently he is always there) and loads of hermit crabs at night. We were advised not to walk around because of some poisonous apple tree so that was about it. But, I really didn’t mind, one night camping can change the atmosphere get one into the mood of an adventure and can contribute to the overall experience, at least thats what i though on the first day.
The worse was yet to come though. The second night camping was completely unnecessary and definitely not enhancing anything but rather the opposite. It was a second night without showers after kayaking and snorkelling, and after one uncomfortable sleep (The mattress provided in the tent is minimal in dimensions and the blow up pillow at least for me was not useful). Had it been for better experience, who cares? But, it was not. In fact we had to wake up at 3:30am!!!! (who planned that on a holiday???) so that we can get to the harbour area by 5:30am to catch a flight. Well, 8 of us did, another 4 (who were drawn using cards, yes you pay more than $1k and you draw for sleepless night for nothing) had to do the same to catch a later flight at 8:30am. So fellow travellers on vacation had to wake up at 3:30am to catch a flight at 8:30, cause the plane you take from there can only take 9 so we had to draw straws/cards. The beach we slept on was 5 miles from the harbour but ROW wouldn’t pay for another boat for a family to have a proper sleep (this is not big money by the way). This is madness. You would think where we were was in the middle of a jungle with bad access. We were 5 miles down the coast!!! 20 min boat ride. If it not to save money, why on earth would you do that? After 3 days without a shower, and 1.5 nights sleeping rough and very little, I was looking forward to our stay in Isabela Island. We hopefully finished with the rough part and now we were about to resume in style. NOT SO FAST!! In Isabela Island we were put in La case De Marita Boutique Hotel, which is nice enough if you have the ‘proper rooms’ and also if you are on budget I would still recommend it. We were booked into the cheaper rooms. The nice rooms those with sea view, balcony and a proper showers, they cost $175 if we booked them there and then and there was availability. The one we were booked in to were of the $100 variety. The view I had was of a workshop yard and so was the noise. The shower was very poor and each arm had to be washed separately. It took more than 10 min for the hot water to arrive, cause the pressure was really poor. In the brochure ROW say we will be staying in Hotel Albemarle or equivalent, what they didnt mention is that we will stay in the lesser rooms. So for each pair that paid around $1200 a night, ROW saved $75 (if they pay normal last minute rates). So ROW experts for enhancing the experience thought one must be overwhelmed by nature by now, one must prefer some old fashion workshop sites and sounds. So they saved money by camping us at least one night too many and now saving what would be around $50 per pair i.e. $25 person (if you consider how many group bookings they make they wont pay what I had to). Such a small price and such a big difference to my experience. I can give many examples, e.g. when we arrived to the last hotel breakfast was very nice, but we just arrived, so not included. Therefore we were taken to a very basic breakfast place in which we had 2 choices of breakfast, both at a cost of $7.50. They were not bad, but you are paying for much better. The audacity to save so little and affect the trip so much is criminal considering each pair paid around $1200 per day. But you are not going on an adventure and care too much about hotels. But our experience wasn’t helped by the guide they provided, either. He was a freelancer, not from ROW and it showed, he simply didn’t care, at times to a level I found on the verge and maybe passed negligence. Be that, that he let my son go snorkelling without flippers they forgot while himself having flippers, or not carrying water when we went on a hike of 6 hrs (he left the water on the bus). Every problem or complaint (even before one was made, he often anticipated them in advance) was met with don’t blame me, this is what ROW booked/organised… etc.
The truth is, that the price you pay is more than adequate for a great trip and a healthy profit for ROW. I am sure that if they used 50% or top 60% of it on the trip, it would have been, and my review would be great and I wouldn’t have cared about overpaying. BUT IT IS NOT!!! e.g. Feast like a king.” It is so misleading!!! yet very achievable on budget. 4 of us shared a massive lobster and grilled fresh fish for $100, so on $50 per person per day you can eat really well. But they don’t. The level they go to to save and pocket the $$$ is ludicrous.
Bottom line, if you copy their tour you will pay a third of what they charge you and you will have more flexibility. They charge well but are very economical about spending (I still cannot believe they saved max of $37 a night and put me is a basic room, cannot get over this). Or better, spend as much and have the holiday you meant to have.
Here is all i can think of as their expenditure and I do inflate everything to the level I would have paid booking privately and rounding it up (8 days unbound trip in the Galapagos) for 2 people sharing accommodation.
Accommodation: max $800 - 2x 50 for a tent (this I had to estimate) 3x100 in Isabella and 2x 200 in santa cruz So let's be generous and round it to $1000.
Activities: 2x snorkelling days, lets say they paid as much as scuba diving cost me that's $600. kayaking 2 days and and hour let's go mad and put $ 200. 2 more bus trips crazy $300 (a taxi to the airport, a drive of 40 min, costs $25, so this is generous) add the guide and be very generous though I doubt they pay a lot for him, say $300. Total $1400
Food: They never spent more than $30 a day let's put $40 that $500 (we did have some days we were free to spend on our own)
After being really generous and inflating every single part, I can only get to $2900 for 2 people who paid $9000. And it is to be expected when less than 10% of the price went for accomodation.
So, if you want to spend your money on a holiday rather than ROW pocket, do yourself a favour and don’t use them. Again, I simply cannot understand the reviews they have. For me this is ridiculous to the point that I think they should be reported. They charge a lot, and they don’t deliver in a place that quite frankly it would be very easy to do so. As I said. if they didnt go crazy on profiting they could have easily deliver and have a very handsome profit.
I hope I can stop people from making the mistake I made and not ruin what should be and can be a trip of a lifetime. The Galapagos is an amazing place. It is a great shame ROW managed to ruin it for me. I may have to do this trip again.
Written August 27, 2017
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Anon -- again, we apologize for your experience. Judging by our 13 year history in the Galapagos and all of our 5 star reviews, I sure hope the readers of your review realize that this was either a bad apple trip or a case of expectations and realities simply being too far away from each other to ever come close to connecting. Again, like our staff has explained to your and your travel agent, we apologize for this experience and wish you the best.
Written January 4, 2018
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cloudea
Los Osos, CA2 contributions
Jul 2011 • Solo
it was our first night out camping on San Cristobal when the night sky revealed the Southern Cross and the Big Dipper illuminated by the waxing gibbousof the almost full moon...it was at that point i knew we were in the middle of the convergence of a universal energy....
in utter awe of the beauty, intensity of nature, kindness of all inhabitants, we were offered the opportunity to adapt to the unpredictable rhythms of the islands with the guidance of the fantastic crew of ROW Adventures....there was not one nanosecond in which i was not totally enraptured with the expedition....our group quickly became a family as we camped, kayaked, snorkled, swam, hiked, surfed, ate, and were totally spoiled by our guide and crew....as i sat on the beach at puerto villamil watching the zodiacs returning passengers back to their boat tours after some time on the Isabela, my thought was "it's all about the land...why would one choose to be boat-locked".....if you relish freedom to move about and want to delve into the life of the Galapagos, i strongly recommend you choose ROW....
ciao, cloudea
in utter awe of the beauty, intensity of nature, kindness of all inhabitants, we were offered the opportunity to adapt to the unpredictable rhythms of the islands with the guidance of the fantastic crew of ROW Adventures....there was not one nanosecond in which i was not totally enraptured with the expedition....our group quickly became a family as we camped, kayaked, snorkled, swam, hiked, surfed, ate, and were totally spoiled by our guide and crew....as i sat on the beach at puerto villamil watching the zodiacs returning passengers back to their boat tours after some time on the Isabela, my thought was "it's all about the land...why would one choose to be boat-locked".....if you relish freedom to move about and want to delve into the life of the Galapagos, i strongly recommend you choose ROW....
ciao, cloudea
Written July 27, 2011
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Bill F
United States183 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
A trip to the Galapagos Islands is on many folks bucket list and if you want a truly unique experience go with ROW Adventures on Galapagos Unbound. This land based tour requires no sleeping in cramped quarters on rough waters and allows you to actually spend two nights camping on the islands plus 5 nights lodging at the nicest hotels on the islands. The groups are limited to only 12 and because ROW has been doing this for so long they always seemed to get the best guides who have access to the least crowded spots on the islands. For example, one day ROW hired two local fishing guides to take us to one of the most pristine spots on Santa Cruz that only local fisherman are allowed to land. We were within 3 feet of hundreds of marine iguanas and 10 feet of Blue Footed Boobies and Sea Lions with no other tour groups within miles..truly a unique experience...here's my advice...be careful what time of year you go...they have a rainy season and a dry season which can make a big difference in your enjoyment of the trip..I vote for dry which is typically our summer months of May through September...however, the dry season brings a little bit rougher waters and the water temperature is colder so you will need a 3 mil wetsuit if you decide to snorkel which we diid on several days. Snorkeling with the sea lions, turtles & sharks was certainly one of the highlights of our trip with ROW...we had chances to snorkel almost every day which was wonderful. Pack light...there is nothing formal about a Galapagos trip and you won't need any fancy clothes...leave them home and only bring the quick drying stuff...bring an underwater camera...they are necessary to get the best shots of many of the animals. Another important item is mosquito repellant...although they were not bad when we went, they can be at times so it does not hurt to be prepared. A good pair of hiking & water shoes are a must...and flip flops when you are relaxing at the end of the day...the Galapagos Islands are truly an amazing place...enjoy
Written July 27, 2013
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Thanks so much for your review, and thanks for traveling with ROW!
Written August 1, 2013
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Doug A
Coeur d'Alene, ID2 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
I and my wife plus three other couples (friends) visited the Galapagos and the Amazon (Napo wildlife center).
Everyone values the visual experience of new lands in these reviews, but it's the behind-the-scenes efforts that make a tour memorable. The logistics of getting 8 older tourists who speak minimal Spanish through airports, on plains, buses, boats, canoes, and kayaks is daunting for a guide. ROW has found guides who are unflappable, well educated, bi or tri lingual, and truly engaged in showcasing the qualities of their country. Having traveled on business in many foreign countries I worry about connecting flights and transportation in general. Starting this trip I looked at the number of flights within the US (six) and Ecuadorian flights (8) and wondered how I and the group would manage to get to the right spot the catch the right plane. I am happy to report that our guides communicated with us in English and calmly moved us through customs and ticket counters, generally as a group, obtained our boarding passes for us, handled our luggage, etc., to make the transportation issues a non-event. Prior to every day's events the guide met with us and described the itinerary, including the time we would meet for breakfast and the projected plan for the day. We were freed from the struggle of planning and allowed to enjoy the experience knowing that even if island flights were not exactly on time our guide had contingencies and we could trust him/her to come up with something unique and interesting. Whereas flights in small planes between islands in the Galapagos are subject to the usual delays beyond the guide's control they were generally on time enough not to be a problem. We were on vacation and there wasn't a critical meeting to attend. I did find it remarkable that any ground, or boat transportation organized by the guide was on-time to collect us without fail. The boats had safety gear, and were in excellent repair. Kayaking around islands included supporting motor boats to pick up anyone who had problems or simply didn't feel up to the challenge of paddling. Safety was understood to be of primary importance and the guide went through a check list describing the methods we would employ to remain safe while paddling plus the additional backup safety plan in the form of the support boat. At no time did I feel like we were uncared for and after a rogue wave from nowhere made me swim I am happy to report the backup plan worked quickly and well.
Tipping is generally the greatest unknown in a foreign country. ROW made tipping easy for the Galapagos part of the trip. Our guide handled all the costs including tips. While it wasn't necessary we felt a small tip to the local guides was a nice way to express personal appreciation for the effort they gave us. We chose about $5/day per person. At hotels we kept dollar bills in our pockets to tip bellmen and drivers that handled our luggage. At the end of the Galapagos tour we tipped our guide about $10/day. It was a nine day experience and we felt $100 per person was reasonable. ROW's guidelines are somewhere around $7-8/ day per person, but I can't stress the quality of our guide enough. He wasn't just good at organization, he was extremely knowledgeable of the animal and plant life plus the geology and history of Ecuador. One of our group had food allergies so our guide simply canvassed local stores buying snack food on his off time specifically for the needs of one of our members. We felt that kind of kindness went beyond his duty.
At Napo tipping isn't covered by ROW. This isn't really a problem as public transportation on this leg of the trip doesn't require it. Our Galapagos guide traveled back to Quito with us and handled transportation to the hotel. A ROW driver met us in the morning and took us to the airport where a guide from Napo again obtained our boarding passes and got us on the plane to Coca with our luggage. No tipping is required going to or coming back from Napo. While at Napo tipping the bartender may be done on a nightly basis if desired, however everyone else should be tipped at the end of the stay. We were on a 4 day/5 night tour and we tipped our main English speaking guide $50/person. The local guide in the front of the canoe with the English speaking guide pointing out animals and plants who was also on all the walks received $40/person. The paddler in the back of the canoe received $20/person and the Staff received $20/person placed in a "staff" box at the bar. The bartender received $25/person as he not only was a bartender but coordinated food requirements with the cooks for the guests needing special meals and handled any other guest needs.
Everyone values the visual experience of new lands in these reviews, but it's the behind-the-scenes efforts that make a tour memorable. The logistics of getting 8 older tourists who speak minimal Spanish through airports, on plains, buses, boats, canoes, and kayaks is daunting for a guide. ROW has found guides who are unflappable, well educated, bi or tri lingual, and truly engaged in showcasing the qualities of their country. Having traveled on business in many foreign countries I worry about connecting flights and transportation in general. Starting this trip I looked at the number of flights within the US (six) and Ecuadorian flights (8) and wondered how I and the group would manage to get to the right spot the catch the right plane. I am happy to report that our guides communicated with us in English and calmly moved us through customs and ticket counters, generally as a group, obtained our boarding passes for us, handled our luggage, etc., to make the transportation issues a non-event. Prior to every day's events the guide met with us and described the itinerary, including the time we would meet for breakfast and the projected plan for the day. We were freed from the struggle of planning and allowed to enjoy the experience knowing that even if island flights were not exactly on time our guide had contingencies and we could trust him/her to come up with something unique and interesting. Whereas flights in small planes between islands in the Galapagos are subject to the usual delays beyond the guide's control they were generally on time enough not to be a problem. We were on vacation and there wasn't a critical meeting to attend. I did find it remarkable that any ground, or boat transportation organized by the guide was on-time to collect us without fail. The boats had safety gear, and were in excellent repair. Kayaking around islands included supporting motor boats to pick up anyone who had problems or simply didn't feel up to the challenge of paddling. Safety was understood to be of primary importance and the guide went through a check list describing the methods we would employ to remain safe while paddling plus the additional backup safety plan in the form of the support boat. At no time did I feel like we were uncared for and after a rogue wave from nowhere made me swim I am happy to report the backup plan worked quickly and well.
Tipping is generally the greatest unknown in a foreign country. ROW made tipping easy for the Galapagos part of the trip. Our guide handled all the costs including tips. While it wasn't necessary we felt a small tip to the local guides was a nice way to express personal appreciation for the effort they gave us. We chose about $5/day per person. At hotels we kept dollar bills in our pockets to tip bellmen and drivers that handled our luggage. At the end of the Galapagos tour we tipped our guide about $10/day. It was a nine day experience and we felt $100 per person was reasonable. ROW's guidelines are somewhere around $7-8/ day per person, but I can't stress the quality of our guide enough. He wasn't just good at organization, he was extremely knowledgeable of the animal and plant life plus the geology and history of Ecuador. One of our group had food allergies so our guide simply canvassed local stores buying snack food on his off time specifically for the needs of one of our members. We felt that kind of kindness went beyond his duty.
At Napo tipping isn't covered by ROW. This isn't really a problem as public transportation on this leg of the trip doesn't require it. Our Galapagos guide traveled back to Quito with us and handled transportation to the hotel. A ROW driver met us in the morning and took us to the airport where a guide from Napo again obtained our boarding passes and got us on the plane to Coca with our luggage. No tipping is required going to or coming back from Napo. While at Napo tipping the bartender may be done on a nightly basis if desired, however everyone else should be tipped at the end of the stay. We were on a 4 day/5 night tour and we tipped our main English speaking guide $50/person. The local guide in the front of the canoe with the English speaking guide pointing out animals and plants who was also on all the walks received $40/person. The paddler in the back of the canoe received $20/person and the Staff received $20/person placed in a "staff" box at the bar. The bartender received $25/person as he not only was a bartender but coordinated food requirements with the cooks for the guests needing special meals and handled any other guest needs.
Written March 15, 2012
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gazbox
5 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
The first thing to say is that the Galapagos Islands themselves are simply amazing and therefore it would be difficult to have a truly bad experience here. The people are very warm, and the wildlife is simply outstanding. It is definitely a bucket list item, and something that I would encourage anybody to do.
I will start with the positives regarding the tour. Firstly our guide (Che Che) was excellent. He was a born in the Galapagos and there wasn't a question we asked that he could not answer in great detail. He was also helped out on most excursions by another guide (Richard) who was also really knowledgable and helpful in getting us transferred efficiently from one location to another. Secondly the food was always plentiful, and the guides did everything to make sure you were well fed and watered at all times. Thirdly, the sea can get quite rough around the Galapagos at certain times of year, so if you are prone to seasickness then the land based tour offered by ROW is a definitely good option. You still need to take boats between islands, but being on a boat for 2 to 3 hours in rough seas is better than being on one for the whole trip. Finally, the variety of activities (boat rides, kayaks, snorkeling, hikes, etc) was also very good and each day was different and interesting.
Now onto the not such positive aspects. I wasn't expecting the Galapagos to represent great value for money, but I did think the tour was somewhat overpriced. We were paying over $350 per person per day, and the quality of the tour didn't justify the cost (except for the excellent guides). The accomodation was comfortable and clean, but average at best for this price. The food was plentiful, but reasonably average considering the cost. Our first transfer via boat from Santa Cruz to Isabela was simply unacceptable. Red Mangrove do seem to have their own boat as we seemed to take that on the way back from Isabela to Santa Cruz (as the live vests had 'Red Mangrove' written on them), but on the way over we were squeezed into a speed boat with 30+ other people. At best I would describe it as uncomfortable and at worst I might even go so far to say it was unsafe. We were travelling on the speed boat ferry with many other groups (locals & tourists), and I got the feeling that we were only taking that (cramped) boat due to lack of planning/availability of boats. On the way back there were only about 15 of us on the boat which was far more comfortable. The trip itself is pretty rough, and for the money spent on the trip, I would have expected better than being shoved onto an overcrowded boat. When on the islands (especially Isabela), some of the vans used to transport us were very dated. Finally, we were sold our tour as being a five day tour, but on that final day, there were no actual activities and our flight didn't leave until around 4pm. To be fair, this was clear in the tour description that they sent but I think activities should & could have been planned for the morning of that last day.
So overall it was a wonderful trip, and I would love to go back, but for me this particular tour didn't represent great value for money but perhaps this is just the cost of visiting the Galapagos.
I will start with the positives regarding the tour. Firstly our guide (Che Che) was excellent. He was a born in the Galapagos and there wasn't a question we asked that he could not answer in great detail. He was also helped out on most excursions by another guide (Richard) who was also really knowledgable and helpful in getting us transferred efficiently from one location to another. Secondly the food was always plentiful, and the guides did everything to make sure you were well fed and watered at all times. Thirdly, the sea can get quite rough around the Galapagos at certain times of year, so if you are prone to seasickness then the land based tour offered by ROW is a definitely good option. You still need to take boats between islands, but being on a boat for 2 to 3 hours in rough seas is better than being on one for the whole trip. Finally, the variety of activities (boat rides, kayaks, snorkeling, hikes, etc) was also very good and each day was different and interesting.
Now onto the not such positive aspects. I wasn't expecting the Galapagos to represent great value for money, but I did think the tour was somewhat overpriced. We were paying over $350 per person per day, and the quality of the tour didn't justify the cost (except for the excellent guides). The accomodation was comfortable and clean, but average at best for this price. The food was plentiful, but reasonably average considering the cost. Our first transfer via boat from Santa Cruz to Isabela was simply unacceptable. Red Mangrove do seem to have their own boat as we seemed to take that on the way back from Isabela to Santa Cruz (as the live vests had 'Red Mangrove' written on them), but on the way over we were squeezed into a speed boat with 30+ other people. At best I would describe it as uncomfortable and at worst I might even go so far to say it was unsafe. We were travelling on the speed boat ferry with many other groups (locals & tourists), and I got the feeling that we were only taking that (cramped) boat due to lack of planning/availability of boats. On the way back there were only about 15 of us on the boat which was far more comfortable. The trip itself is pretty rough, and for the money spent on the trip, I would have expected better than being shoved onto an overcrowded boat. When on the islands (especially Isabela), some of the vans used to transport us were very dated. Finally, we were sold our tour as being a five day tour, but on that final day, there were no actual activities and our flight didn't leave until around 4pm. To be fair, this was clear in the tour description that they sent but I think activities should & could have been planned for the morning of that last day.
So overall it was a wonderful trip, and I would love to go back, but for me this particular tour didn't represent great value for money but perhaps this is just the cost of visiting the Galapagos.
Written October 20, 2014
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I'd just like to thank you for your thoughtful response. I really appreciated your feedback and am happy that your overall experience in the Galapagos was great.
Written December 18, 2014
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nextadventure66
Oklahoma City, OK5 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Our guide Tomas made this trip! He was amazing and so positive and took care of everyone's needs. I am still amazed at his attention to detail and took care of everything even down to remembering 10 different diet requirements. His English was perfect. He made all of us laugh and was the best at "bla bla" time.
Sea Kayaking was the high light of this trip or maybe it was twirling with an Alpha male sea lion. It was one adventure after another.
Josline share her knowledge, love and passion for San Cristabal and her family history in the Galapagos - we will miss her! Edwin's cooking was so good on the camp out.
The hiking to the volcano is long and hot but doable and well worth it.
Snorkeling with sea turtles, sharks, and sea lions - words can't describe.
Yes, this was an expensive trip, but worth every penny! It will change you emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
The only suggestion is that the packing list needs to be revised. I suggest 6 nylon shorts, 2 long sleeve shirts, 2 swim suits, 6 t-shirts, water shoes, hiking shoes, hat, and lots of sun screen. Things get wet alot and stink. Remember to rinse everything with fresh water to prevent stinky clothes - learned the hard way. I wore a full wet suit in January (summer) and it was perfect.
Sea Kayaking was the high light of this trip or maybe it was twirling with an Alpha male sea lion. It was one adventure after another.
Josline share her knowledge, love and passion for San Cristabal and her family history in the Galapagos - we will miss her! Edwin's cooking was so good on the camp out.
The hiking to the volcano is long and hot but doable and well worth it.
Snorkeling with sea turtles, sharks, and sea lions - words can't describe.
Yes, this was an expensive trip, but worth every penny! It will change you emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
The only suggestion is that the packing list needs to be revised. I suggest 6 nylon shorts, 2 long sleeve shirts, 2 swim suits, 6 t-shirts, water shoes, hiking shoes, hat, and lots of sun screen. Things get wet alot and stink. Remember to rinse everything with fresh water to prevent stinky clothes - learned the hard way. I wore a full wet suit in January (summer) and it was perfect.
Written February 4, 2013
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Thanks so much for your review! We've taken note of your advice, and appreciate you sharing your experience with us!
Written August 2, 2013
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
I have been reading all the reviews and am considering the 6 day trip but am wondering if it will feel too crammed in. We are flying from Seattle. Is there another day or two activity we could do on either side of the tour that would be a great add on?
I'd welcome any insights. We will be traveling with our 20 something kids.
Thanks
Sharon
Written November 15, 2018
Hi, Sharon!
The 6 day Galapagos Islands Vacation is a great trip to pair with extra time spent either in the islands, or on the mainland.
You can certainly give Emily a call at 1-800-451-6034, ext 821. She will be happy to walk you through the many options for extending your time and getting the most out of your trip!
Written November 30, 2018
hola, planeo ir a galapagos a fines de diciembre, y tu post me parece excelente, indica mucho sobre precios que es lo mas importante, al respecto y para corroborar un poco te pregunto lo siguiente:
- hay un impuesto de ingreso (100 dolares para extranjeros ) y uno de salida de 17 dolares?
- el pasaje entre las islas (Sta. Cruz-San Cristóbal-Floreana-Isabela) vale lo mismo independiente del tramo que viajes? porque quiero recorrer las 4 islas aunque sea por 1 dia.
- el tour a el leon dormido sale 50 dolares app?
- fuiste a seymour norte?
- cuales son los lugares que puedes ir por tu cuenta en santa cruz?
- en isabela se puede ir a los volcanes por cuenta propia?
desde ya muchas gracias
Written September 6, 2018
Hello, I can't find any contact details or prices. I will visit Galapagos Islands on June 23rd noon time -29th noon time and I'm interested in your multiday tours, potentially with camping, snorkeling at Kicker Rock etc. Can you give me the details for all my options including daytrips during my timeframe?
Thanks
Written June 14, 2018
Hi Niklas,
I'd love to see what we can arrange. Would you mind sending an email to emily@unbound.travel?
Written June 15, 2018
Hi I am struggling to find your contact information, could you please give me an email I can use i would like to plan a possible trip.
Written April 13, 2018
Just email me here. What do you need to know? I'm sorry that it's taken a while to get this.
Written April 28, 2018
Hice la reserva hoy y no me han confirmado. me llamo maria augusta galarza.ayudeme
Written November 27, 2017
Hi Joan. I am somewhat concerned about the level of activity. Did you have the experience where you just couldn't hike or kayak any more? If yes, how was that handled? Did it affect the rest of the group?
Written July 15, 2016
They are v accommodating. For example did not want a 5 hour hike only a 2 hour so they took us back early. As far as kayak you can stop anytime and ride in power boat. The heat can be unbearable. Choose cooler months if you can
Written August 31, 2016
Hi, I would like to arrive to Quito on the night of Monday September 14th . What would be the best day tour for a maximum stay of 2days, cost and an itinerary?
Please respond as soon as possible due to limited time frame.
Thank you.
Written September 12, 2015
Hello, thanks for reaching out! The best way to learn more about our tours is to contact one of our adventure consultants. You can find our contact information in our bio or on our website. Cheers!
Written September 14, 2015
I would like to ask you to send me a suggested tour itinerary of you company
Written June 6, 2015
Hello! I am so sorry for the delay. We are just learning about TripAdvisor's questions section. Are you still interested in learning about our Galapagos trip itineraries? If so, please send us an email directly and we can send you more complete information about our various Galapagos tours. Thanks! - Peter G
Written August 14, 2015
asemanko
Mount Vernon, Washington
I would like to know the itinerary for your tour and also how to book and costs. We are considering a trip in February 2016 and this sounds like a wonderful experience and group.
Written April 3, 2015
Hello! I am so sorry for the delay. We are just learning about TripAdvisor's questions section. Are you still interested in learning about our Galapagos trip itineraries? If so, please send us an email or call us directly and we can send you more complete information about our various Galapagos tours. We also have all of our trip itineraries on our website. We would love to have you join us for your February 2016 trip! Thanks! - Peter G
Written August 14, 2015
asemanko
Mount Vernon, Washington
I'd like to know more about the experience in the Galapagos with this group and company.
Written April 3, 2015
Sorry this is coming late but we just received it from TA. We'd love to give you more information and help you in anyway. We have a lot of options that include all budgets, time constraints, etc... Please contact us and we'll help you immediately. Again, sorry for the late reply.
Written January 4, 2018
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