Ecuador Snorkeling Tours 2023/2024

“Wow. Wow. Wow!! Bucket list destination for sure. We expected to see wildlife. Boy did we see more than we thought!! Rookeries of blue-footed boobies with their young. Snorkelled over at least 8 hammerheads. Nursing sea lions on every island. GalA¡pagos penguins. Swimming iguanas around us on one snorkel. SO many turtles. Our guides Pepo and Paolo took AMAZING care of us and every detail. We so enjoyed sharing our adventures together and getting to know them. Both are a wealth of knowledge and a HUGE asset to Galakiwi. We can't wait to return!! Highly recommend this land-based and active tour versus any liveaboard. We felt so welcome on every island and truly enjoyed meeting, talking with and supporting locals. Can't recommend this trip highly enough. You will truly come back with the best memories of adventure and nature ever. Thank you, tour operator!!”

“This was truly one of the best trips ever, thanks to the amazing itinerary, remote and unspoiled landscapes, unique and plentiful wildlife, seamless logistics, and excellent fellow travelers, but most of all because of our incredible guide, Pablo! His deep understanding of the science, his passion and enthusiasm, and his dramatic delivery kept us all enthralled. He had answers to all of our questions and made sure everyone was OK at all times. THANK YOU FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!!”

“Our trip to the Galapagos Islands was an exciting, unique, and educational adventure for the whole family. Each day was ended with the thought that it couldn't possibly get any better...and then the next day it did! First, the tour operator's staff was excellent in helping us to plan and reschedule our trip (due to COVID). The booking staff and trip coordinators were responsive to all questions and concerns we had. The communication about trip preparation was excellent as well. Every single person we dealt with was polite, professional and knowledgeable, and we always received a reply in a timely manner. Once our trip actually began, we were also very well taken care of by the local guides. Pablo and Paulo were exceptional tour guides and human beings. Pablo's passion for the Galapagos Islands was infectious and his knowledge about the history, landscape, animals and plants was beyond incredible. He is a walking and talking Galapagos encyclopedia! Pablo was warm and welcoming and had a great sense of humor. He made sure we were getting the most out of each day while always keeping our safety in mind. He made sure we always knew what to expect and how to prepare for each day's adventure. While Pablo was the front man, Paolo's patience with each member of the group and tremendous work behind the scenes was instrumental to our enjoyable and worry free trip. From arranging meals and taking food orders to getting us all set up with the right equipment for snorkeling, bike riding or hiking, Paolo's attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly. Pablo and Paolo were both so friendly, personable and attentive to our group and each individual's needs. Finally, the Islands are spectacular! I have never experienced such diversity in wildlife, landscape and nature in one locale. We were able to witness sea lions, penguins, giant tortoises marine iguanas, birds, and fish up close, and we really felt like we were a part of their world. Each day brought a new surprise and experience that we could never have imagined. We are grateful and thrilled to have been able to visit such a magnificent place on earth. We are so grateful to our guides for sharing their wonderful and unique home with us.”