Galapagos Islands Travel Agents

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Travel ialist Mathias Onisseit

Mathias Onisseit

(25 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Mathias specializes in: Hiking, off the beaten track, cloud forest, rain forest
Recent traveler reviews for Mathias:
"Mathias helped us plan the agenda to suit our needs and was very responsive to all of our questions." - by Rebecca, Dec 13, 2022 · see review
"we'd like to say thank you to Mathias, he's so helpful, and help us made this trip unforgettable." - by Vivian, Nov 29, 2022 · see review
"Also our expert trip planner, Mathias, was very helpful during the planning phase but also was diligent on checking up on us during the trip." - by Leona, Sep 13, 2022 · see review
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Travel ialist Linda Schulz

Linda Schulz

(17 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Quito
Linda specializes in: Off-the-beaten-track; rainforest; Galápagos; active tours
Recent traveler reviews for Linda:
"First and foremost a big thank you to our travel agent Linda." - by Parveen, Jan 3, 2023 · see review
"Where to start and what to say is not easy because words can’t necessarily do justice to how amazing of a trip was planned for us and the excellent treatment we received from both our trip planner Linda and our stellar tour guide Milton!" - by Jamie, Dec 29, 2022 · see review
"Linda did an amazing job of planning our trip to Ecuador and the Galapagus Islands." - by Debby, Dec 11, 2022 · see review
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Travel ialist Alvaro Pereira

Alvaro Pereira

(16 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Alvaro specializes in: Highlands, Coast, Cloud Forest, & Amazon of Ecuador, Colombia and Peru - Galapagos: Island Hopping and Cruises - Self Driving Trips - Inclusive Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Alvaro:
"), Hike at Sierra Negra Volcano in Isabela Island, Snorkeling in Isabela Island, Kayaking in Tortuga Bay with Turtles and Sharks Tour guides that were awesome and I would recommend for future trips: Daniel, Wilson, Enrique Thank you to Alvaro and Daniela for all of your help during the trip and being quick and responsive to our inquiries." - by Jessica, Dec 14, 2022 · see review
"I first had multiple conversations with Daniel, and then Alvaro and Daniela came on board to help me!" - by Joey, Dec 13, 2022 · see review
"When my friend had to delay her arrival by a day last minute, Alvaro and Daniela helped us change our itinerary the day before we were scheduled to arrive in country after presenting multiple options for us to chose from." - by Shelby, Dec 11, 2022 · see review
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Travel ialist Jackeline Valarezo

Jackeline Valarezo

(8 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Ecuador
Jackeline specializes in: Ecuador
I've always been in love with my country, and when I got the chance to work in this wonderful industry, I knew I belonged here. One of my favorite aspects of my job is interacting with people and providing my passengers with an unforgettable tour. My profession is that of a travel advisor. I am... read more
Travel ialist Lucia Cazar

Lucia Cazar

(6 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Ecuador
Lucia specializes in: Ecuador, Galapagos, Quito, Honeymoon, Family Trips, LGBTIQ+, Perú, Chile, Colombia, Group Tours, Children Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Lucia:
"Lucia put together a trip that hit all the things we wanted to experience." - by Minda, Nov 23, 2022 · see review
"Lucia did a great job of meticulous planning and it was a great trip though for senior citizens like us it was tiring Lucia was very patient and kind and despite our cranky requests she went out of the way to help Suggestions for Indian tourists Ecuador Visa is not easy to get for Indians Process is long with police clearance and personal interview in Delhi Vegetarian food most places are ok but in one Hotel Deja Vu they gave ham sandwich as vegetarian to us in the Box breakfast and it will not be acceptable by many Indians Indians need English guides and mixing with Spanish group despite so called dual language guide not very encouraging Indians need to go with English group predominantly as guides are more comfortable in Spanish and talk more in Spanish Senior citizens should get a more relaxed tour especially if they ask for it These are only suggestions to help not complaints Outstanding tours Machu Pichu Guide Javier excellent Very sad We couldn't do rainbow mountain and lost the money Napo Cultural centre awesome Chef Eric excellent for vegetarian food Guide Valencia very good In Quito Alejandro and his son Sebastian were outstanding and good and kind Galapagos Volcano Hotel Paola is a sweetheart and very very nice she even gifted us few souvenirs from her own money Volcano tour by walking was very very exhausting so this needs to be highlighted for senior citizens The north Seymour tour Last day was climax of good ending Thanks Lucia and Kim Kim travels for making us fulfill our bucket list 🙏🙏" - by Sundar, Sep 25, 2022 · see review
"Lucia did an amazing job customizing our travel itinerary to include all of the things we wanted to do, like a food tour to experience the most typical and traditional dishes in Ecuador." - by Karla, Sep 6, 2022 · see review
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Travel ialist Tamer Obeid

Tamer Obeid

(6 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Tamer specializes in: The Galapagos Islands, The Andean Highlands, The Amazon, Cruises, Pacific Coast, Arab Travelers to Latin America, University & School Groups
Recent traveler reviews for Tamer:
"The Galapagos islands were my number one travel destination, but the idea of planning and organizing a trip was a bit complicated so I reached out to KimKim and got paired with Tamer." - by stephanie, Dec 4, 2022 · see review
"From the first interaction with Tamer through KimKim, we were blown away by his excellent customer service, kindness, and professionalism." - by Dan, Nov 8, 2022 · see review
"We were so very lucky to meet Tamer , and have him help us plan our trip to Ecuador ." - by Jill, Aug 3, 2022 · see review
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Travel ialist Isabel Pérez

Isabel Pérez

(5 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Quito
Recent traveler reviews for Isabel:
"Everything was so organized and Isabel, the travel specialist we worked with, was so helpful in promptly answering all questions." - by Dyllon, Oct 19, 2022 · see review
"Our driver Christobal was great and Isabel with Kim Kim did a great job at making all of the arrangements at the hotels and coordinating all of the activities." - by Kevin, Aug 25, 2022 · see review
"I can't thank Isabel enough for our wonderful itinerary ." - by Lance, Aug 21, 2022 · see review
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Travel ialist ERIKA BERMEO

ERIKA BERMEO

(4 reviews)
Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in ECUADOR
ERIKA specializes in: Ecuador , Galapagos, Highlands, Amazon, Single Tours, Groups, Romantic Tours, Honey Moon, LGBTIQ+
From a very young age I traveled and after knowing many places I decided to specialize in Tourism to be able to show my country to more people, throughout my studies I understood the great treasure is our land of the four worlds and I feel very happy to share it to the world, besides that you can... read more
Travel ialist Cristina Caisapanta

Cristina Caisapanta

Galapagos Islands Travel Agent based in Quito - Ecuador
Cristina specializes in: Cultural, Adventure, Biking, Diving, community tourism
My name is Cristina, I'm proudly ecuadorian and love every single place in my country; from the Coast of the Pacific Ocean, the Andes to the Amazon Jungle and the wonderful Galapagos Islands. I studied Ecotourism during my bachelor studies. I think that social - ecological and economic... read more
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Trip Reviews for Galapagos Islands

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.9
Based on 58 ratings

Amazing Galapagos vacation
Galapagos Islands | Dec 21 - Dec 26, 2022

Rahul
Rahul N.
Johns Creek, GA | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023

Alavaro did a great job with organizing our much awaited trip to the Galapagos. He took the time to understand our wish list before recommending options and patiently worked through multiple iterations that better fit our family’s interests.
We stayed on Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal and visited Espanola; we were amazed by the biodiversity on all these islands and the difference between each of them.

Viviana on Santa Cruz Island was very knowledgeable. She picked us up from Baltra... read more

Alavaro did a great job with organizing our much awaited trip to the Galapagos. He took the time to understand our wish list before recommending options and patiently worked through multiple iterations that better fit our family’s interests.
We stayed on Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal and visited Espanola; we were amazed by the biodiversity on all these islands and the difference between each of them.

Viviana on Santa Cruz Island was very knowledgeable. She picked us up from Baltra airport and took us to a lava tunnel, private reserve, and Charles Darwin Foundation.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fiesta
Puerto Ayora
La Casita de la Playa
Puerto Villamil
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Casa Opuntia Galapagos Hotel
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Staff were helpful. Breakfast was great. Hotel room was not maintained (bugs, ants, mosquitoes, lizard in the room, bathroom ceiling is open to the room, bathroom door was stuck and housekeeping/maintenance didn’t address the issue, air conditioner stinks when turned on, extremely expensive laundry (charged $4/kg while the laundromat actually charged $1.5/kg).

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Welcome to Galapagos: Santa Cruz Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Islands
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Breeding Center & Wetlands of Isabela Island
Galapagos Islands
Welcome to San Cristobal Island! Visit to the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill or La Lobería
Galapagos Islands

There was confusion with the guide about the itinerary and we ended up visiting the Interpretation Center on the final day of our stay on San Cristobal.

Wildlife Encounter in San Cristobal: Española Island
San Cristobal Island
360° Tour of San Cristobal: Exotic Places, Beaches & Marine Life
San Cristobal Island
Free morning on San Cristobal until Departure
San Cristobal Island

We ended up visiting the Interpretation Center on the final morning since there was confusion with our itinerary on the arrival day.

Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Hello Rahul & Deepti!

Thank you so much for your detailed review and feedback, it is truly valuable to know about the experience you had in the Galapagos Islands, and keep assured that the feedback will be conveyed to the local providers.

Warm hugs from your local friend in Ecuador!
Alvaro

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Checked all of the checkboxes!
Galapagos Islands | Dec 12 - Dec 17, 2022

Hillary
Hillary P.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

All of our local guides and experts were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and quick to respond with help and recommendations. In our relatively short trip, we felt like all of our major interests were planned out and we didn't feel like we missed out on anything at all.

Plenty of snorkeling, hiking, and sight-seeing, with just enough downtime to check out the towns and local digs. We don't normally travel with so much hand holding, but for the Galapagos where so much is protected and must... read more

All of our local guides and experts were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and quick to respond with help and recommendations. In our relatively short trip, we felt like all of our major interests were planned out and we didn't feel like we missed out on anything at all.

Plenty of snorkeling, hiking, and sight-seeing, with just enough downtime to check out the towns and local digs. We don't normally travel with so much hand holding, but for the Galapagos where so much is protected and must be visited with a National Guide anyway, this process and itinerary were perfect!

The lodgings selected for us were also right up our alley--quaint and boutique with a local touch, while still providing respite and privacy.

We had one morning with miscommunicated tour times, but it was not a big deal and it just meant we had more time for breakfast!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Galapagos Suites
Puerto Ayora

Photos don't do this place justice, honestly! The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with lovely balconies equipped with hammocks. Run by a mother/daughter dream team, we felt so welcomed and comfortable every night we stayed!

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A close walk to local restaurants and shops while still off the main road enough to be quiet.
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La Casita de la Playa
Puerto Villamil

Incredible location and very helpful staff.

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Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Galapagos Islands

We were nervous in the morning that the overcast and misty weather would keep us from seeing the caldera, but it was actually a blessing in disguise to keep us covered and cool from the sun on the first half of the trip. By the time we were out and back from Chico, we had a wonderfully clear view and made it home without too much sunburn. Easy hike, but long with the amount of stopping and sight seeing along the way.

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Transfer Baltra Airport - Puerto Ayora with visit to the highlands of Santa Cruz
Galapagos Islands

Our guide, Astrid, was incredible. So knowledgeable and insightful--she made all the difference to our experience of what was already fantastic sight seeing.

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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Galapagos Islands

Best snorkeling of the trip in my opinion. Wide, open cove with very clear waters that don't get too sandy or crowded. You're able to see a lot of sea life without too much hard work or feeling rushed by the group.

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Our tour didn't actually include kayaking, which is fine in retrospect as it was the last day of our trip and I probably would have been more tired!
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora

I would have liked a bit more time here, but our guide, Astrid, was extremely knowledgeable and it was so great to see the babies.

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Excursion to an uninhabited island
Galapagos Islands

A full day on the boat! A fairly large group, but accommodations were adequate (and lunch was so good!) and we got a bit of everything--light hiking on North Seymour with plenty of wildlife sightings, snorkeling in clear coastal waters, and beach time to relax and swim.

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Would have been nice to see the boat's sails in its full glory, but not a big deal! A pretty big group, which means more chances that people are late/slow/affecting the overall experience. Really not a deal breaker at all, but we ended up preferring some of the smaller group activities. I just wish we saw more flamingos!
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Snorkel at Los Túneles
Galapagos Islands

Great guide who shared photos and videos after (love that!), but really a crowded location that made it hard to see all of the wildlife. Felt a little rushed. Everyone in the group seemed to have very different levels of swim skill, so it was really hard to stay focused on a given area for sea life spotting.

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Local specialist: Isabel Pérez
Isabel
Isabel Pérez
Local specialist in Quito | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Hi Hillary,
Thanks for sharing your trip with us! It sounds like it was an incredible experience in the Galapagos. I'm happy to hear that everything went smoothly and you were able to do all the activities and see all the sights you hoped to. I'm glad the hotels were to your liking, they're are just great, especially Galapagos Suites! I apologize for the miscommunication with the last tour pick-up time, but I'm glad it didn't impact your trip overall. Thanks for choosing us for your adventure... read more

Hi Hillary,
Thanks for sharing your trip with us! It sounds like it was an incredible experience in the Galapagos. I'm happy to hear that everything went smoothly and you were able to do all the activities and see all the sights you hoped to. I'm glad the hotels were to your liking, they're are just great, especially Galapagos Suites! I apologize for the miscommunication with the last tour pick-up time, but I'm glad it didn't impact your trip overall. Thanks for choosing us for your adventure in the Galapagos, I hope to work with you again in the future so you can explore more of the wonderful landscapes Ecuador has to offer.

Best,
Isabel

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The Galapagos Island Tour
Galapagos Islands | Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2022

Parveen
Parveen I.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

First and foremost a big thank you to our travel agent Linda. She was very responsive, knowledgeable and great to work with. All the tour guides were excellent. read more

First and foremost a big thank you to our travel agent Linda. She was very responsive, knowledgeable and great to work with. All the tour guides were excellent.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fiesta
Puerto Ayora
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Katarma
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
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Vieja Cuba
Quito

Only drawback at this hotel was there were no elevators - we had to drag our bags 4 stories up.

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Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill
Galapagos Islands
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Snorkel at Kicker Rock
Galapagos Islands

The water was very cold even with wet suits.

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Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Galapagos Islands
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Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora

Guide was excellent. Research center was worth the visit.

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Excursion to an uninhabited island
Galapagos Islands
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El Junco Lagoon & Puerto Chino Beach
Galapagos Islands
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Local specialist: Linda Schulz
Linda
Linda Schulz
Local specialist in Quito | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Dear Parveen, thank you so much for your kind words and your review! It was a pleasure to help you and your children plan this trip to Galapagos. I am happy to hear that you've enjoyed your time on the islands. Hopefully you can come back one day to explore other parts of Ecuador as well!
All the best,
Linda

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Galapagos Adventure Review
Galapagos Islands | Nov 12 - Nov 27, 2022

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Jessica K.
Phoenixville, PA | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

Most Memorable places: Las Quilotoa in Ecuador, Scuba Diving at Kicker Rock, Charles Darwin Research Center, El Rancho in Santa Cruz, Bartolome Island (this boat crew and company offered fantastic service and the lunch on the boat was amazing!), Hike at Sierra Negra Volcano in Isabela Island, Snorkeling in Isabela Island, Kayaking in Tortuga Bay with Turtles and Sharks
Tour guides that were awesome and I would recommend for future trips: Daniel, Wilson, Enrique
Thank you to Alvaro and... read more

Most Memorable places: Las Quilotoa in Ecuador, Scuba Diving at Kicker Rock, Charles Darwin Research Center, El Rancho in Santa Cruz, Bartolome Island (this boat crew and company offered fantastic service and the lunch on the boat was amazing!), Hike at Sierra Negra Volcano in Isabela Island, Snorkeling in Isabela Island, Kayaking in Tortuga Bay with Turtles and Sharks
Tour guides that were awesome and I would recommend for future trips: Daniel, Wilson, Enrique
Thank you to Alvaro and Daniela for all of your help during the trip and being quick and responsive to our inquiries.

Hotel Reviews
Ikala Quito Hotel
Quito

Great Breakfast, friendly service

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Casa de Nelly
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Very nice outdoor area where we could spend time together, there was a picnic table and hammocks. This hotel was in walking distance to the restaurants and shops which was very convenient!

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La Isla
Puerto Ayora

View from this hotel is awesome. Only negative was that we frequently did not have hot water to shower in

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La Casa de Marita
Puerto Villamil

Spacious rooms, good breakfast

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Wyndham Quito Airport
Quito

Great shuttle service, delicious buffet for dinner

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Colonial Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo - Middle of the World
Quito

Daniel was an awesome tour guide. Great to see all of this in one day

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Exploring and Kayaking at Quilotoa Lagoon
Ecuador

View was awesome! Great trip. It is better for this hike to be at least two days after landing in Quito because of the elevation difference

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Welcome to San Cristobal Island! Visit to the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill or La Lobería
Galapagos Islands

Seeing the seals so up close was beautiful, the snorkeling was amazing and enjoyable, I loved learning about the history at the Interpretation center. Wilson was a fantastic tour guide!

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The Treasure of Galapagos: Scuba Diving at Kicker Rock
San Cristobal Island

Beautiful, great location and trip

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Scuba Diving guide was very knowledgeable, patient, and informative. He explained everything thoroughly and I recommend him for future trips
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Santa Cruz Island: Highlands Tortoises & Charles Darwin Station
Puerto Ayora

Loved learning about the turtles and history

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Speedboat to Isabela Island & Wildlife on Las Tintoreras Islet
Galapagos Islands
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Excursion to Los Tuneles
Galapagos Islands

This snorkeling was amazing and is a must see! Seeing the sharks so close was incredible

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Free Day in Isabela Island
Puerto Villamil

Much needed day off!

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Sierra Negra volcano - Speedboat to Santa Cruz
Galapagos Islands

This was an amazing but challenging hike.

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Lunch could have more protein for such a strenuous hike.
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Kayaking Adventure in Tortuga Bay & Afternoon Bay Tour of Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora

Kayaking in Tortuga bay was an awesome experience. The hike is a nice walk through the forest and on the water, we were able to see turtles and sharks swimming so closely. Enrique was a very knowledgeable and fantastic tour guide! I recommend him for future trips! I do not know if I would recommend the bay tour of Santa Cruz, the tour showed us animals we have seen on other excursions and information we have learned from other guides or trips. Snorkeling was the best part and very enjoyable. The salt mine was also interesting to see. Maybe this tour would be better through a different company, the staff was a little unprofessional on the boat.

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Exploring an Uninhabited Island
Puerto Ayora

We went to Bartolome Island and this trip was incredible. The views were beautiful, snorkeling was amazing and the lunch on the boat was absolutely delicious. Definitely a must see on this trip and one of my favorites. I recommend that everyone goes here!

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Chef on board was amazing, delicious lunch that I could eat every day!
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Professional, kind, great speedboat company and staff, I recommend them for future tours
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Boat was comfortable, had option to sit outside or inside
Farewell Dinner by the Sea
Puerto Ayora

Many items from the menu were not available for us to choose, the weather was very cold to be sitting outside. It might be better to give groups the option to eat on their own this evening or choose a less expensive restaurant that has all options available on the menu such as (1836 or The Rock and Roll restaurant).

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Service was extremely slow here and our waitress forgot many of the items we ordered, we had to ask for our drinks multiple times
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Thank you for having someone walk us to the restaurant so that we know where to go!
Day at leisure until departure (Quito)
Quito

It was very nice to be able to relax and rest but if there are connecting flights available, it might be more convenient to fly home the same day. The hotel was not located near any attractions so there is not much else to visit this evening. Buffet dinner at this hotel was delicious and filling

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Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

Hello Jessica!
So excited to read such a wonderful review about a magnificent experience in the heart of the world: Ecuador!

It warmed my heart so much each one of your words and keep assured that all of your feedback is so valuable to better our service for future travelers; I'm extra happy that your adventure ended beautifully and I truly hope to see you in the near future to yet again plan a new adventure, this time: The Amazon!

Warm hugs,
Alvaro

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Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. We are so...
Galapagos Islands | Nov 12 - Nov 27, 2022

Patricia
Patricia K.
Bensalem, PA | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
We are so glad we found kimkim to help book our trip to the Galapagos Islands. I have only great things to say about Daniel, Alvaro, and Daniela who made our trip such a success. Initially, we provided them information regarding our budget, timeline (two weeks), and level of activity and preferences, and they worked diligently in creating a detailed and personalized itinerary that worked best for our group of four. Our trip began in Quito and then had... read more

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
We are so glad we found kimkim to help book our trip to the Galapagos Islands. I have only great things to say about Daniel, Alvaro, and Daniela who made our trip such a success. Initially, we provided them information regarding our budget, timeline (two weeks), and level of activity and preferences, and they worked diligently in creating a detailed and personalized itinerary that worked best for our group of four. Our trip began in Quito and then had stops in the islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Alvaro and Daniela ensured that everything about our travel arrangements was absolutely seamless! It was so nice not to worry about transportation. All of our taxis, boat transfers, entrance tickets, travel guides, and hotel stays were taken care of. Every single excursion and activity the kimkim team planned for us was an amazing experience, we loved all of our snorkeling trips! All of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly, and provided us with detailed information about the islands and the animals. Daniela and Alvaro also kept in touch with us during our entire trip and were available in case we had questions or concerns, we were very grateful for their quick responses and consistent communication! Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is an amazing place to visit. I loved being so close to all of the animals, seeing such different plants and landscapes, eating all of the food (trying the seafood is a must!) and meeting all of the welcoming and friendly people. We had the trip of a lifetime and I would definitely book my next trip with kimkim because of our positive experience. Thank you!! :)

Hotel Review
Ikala Quito Hotel
Quito

Great location and awesome breakfast. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Exploring and Kayaking at Quilotoa Lagoon
Ecuador

Such a beautiful place, the view is incredible. The walk down to the lagoon is fairly easy, however the walk uphill is a bit strenuous, you may want to consider renting a mule for $10 a person :)

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Daniel was a great guide!
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Sierra Negra volcano - Speedboat to Santa Cruz
Galapagos Islands

The views are worth the long walk, it was so neat seeing the crater of a volcano and the various lava formations. It looked like you were walking on the surface of the moon!

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Exploring an Uninhabited Island
Puerto Ayora

The best snorkeling experience of my life! We got to swim with a Galapagos penguin!! The trip was on a beautiful and comfortable boat with a chef who prepared a delicious lunch for our group. The location for snorkeling was absolutely ideal. It was the best day on our trip!

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Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches for breakfast, and fish, rice, pasta, and beet salad for lunch.
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Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Hello Paty!

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review and it warms my heart to know that you created everlasting memories discovering the Enchanted Islands.

Getting to meet you in person and laughing was great too! I truly wish that you and Rob can make a little bit of time on your agenda next year to visit other great Ecuador destinations!

Warm hugs,
Alvaro

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