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Thank you, Paola, for helping us with our ama...
Galapagos Islands | Mar 21 - Mar 30, 2025

CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE E.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2025

Thank you, Paola, for helping us with our amazing trip to Galapagos and Quito!
Some highlights:
- Cooking class in Quito
- Quito city tour with Christian - terrific guide! As was his uncle ;)!
- Santa Cruz highland tour with visit to tortoises!
- Trip to Bartolomé island
- Isabella snorkeling at Los Túneles - Luis was a terrific guide. We learned a lot from him
- Biking in National Park on Isabella - Thank you to John!

The hotel accommodations were all wonderful
- La Casona de La Ronda in Quito
- Ikala Galapagos on Santa Cruz
- La Casita de la Playa on Isabella

Only hiccup was not knowing we needed to pay the National Park Fee when we landed in Baltra Airport in Santa Cruz. Would recommend making that clear to future travelers! Thank you!

Chris

Hotel Reviews
La Casona de La Ronda
Quito

Friendly staff, good breakfast, great location

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Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Puerto Ayora

Beautiful pool and rooms! Wonderful restaurant view!

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La Casita de la Playa
Puerto Villamil

BEAUTIFUL Location and view.

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Activity Reviews
Quito City Tour - Middle of the World
Quito City Tour - Middle of the World
Quito

Christian was a wonderful guide. Loved our day in Quito.

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Quito Cooking Class
Quito Cooking Class
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One of our highlights! Really fun - chef is passionate about Ecuadorian food. Excellent dinner

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Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz
Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Galapagos Islands
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Snorkeling/kayaking guide struggled with English - would have liked more information about the animals
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Excursion to an uninhabited island
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Galapagos Islands

Beautiful day - long boat ride

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Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Galapagos Islands

We had a rainy day, so we couldn't hike past the first view point.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide struggled a bit with English - would have like a bit more information.
Transport
Snorkel at Los Túneles
Snorkel at Los Túneles
Galapagos Islands

Best experience on our trip!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Luis was the best!
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Local specialist: Paola Vera Feijoo
Paola
Paola Vera Feijoo
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Apr 15, 2025
Hi Chris, Thank you so much for your lovely message! It truly makes my day to hear that you, Tom, and Suzie had such a wonderful trip to the Galápagos and Quito. I’m so happy you enjoyed all the special moments, from the cooking class and the city tour with Christian to the amazing island adventures with Luis and John. I’m also really glad to hear you were happy with the hotels, each one was chosen with care, and it's great to know they added to your experience. And thank you for the note... Read more

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for your lovely message! It truly makes my day to hear that you, Tom, and Suzie had such a wonderful trip to the Galápagos and Quito. I’m so happy you enjoyed all the special moments, from the cooking class and the city tour with Christian to the amazing island adventures with Luis and John.

I’m also really glad to hear you were happy with the hotels, each one was chosen with care, and it's great to know they added to your experience.

And thank you for the note about the National Park Fee. That’s super helpful, and I’ll definitely make sure to point that out more clearly for future travelers.

It was such a pleasure helping you plan this adventure, and I hope our paths cross again on another trip someday :)

Warmest wishes,
Paola

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