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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
People who tend to go with active south america are not the boring corporate t...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
I felt challenged through some activities that were new for me like the snorkeling in open waters with seals so close by and I was sort of happy about the experience...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
The Galapagos trip was an amazing trip. We had an amazing guide, he really made our time there relaxing. We didn't have to worry about a thing, we just knew he had e...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
I can't say enough about the dedication and enthusiasm of the ACTIVE staff and trip leader on the Galapagos. It was truly an amazing adventure of remakable sights an...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
Our Tortuga trip was absolutely fantastic! I can't imagine a better way to experience the Galapagos Islands. (Let me know if you want/need more than this, feel free ...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
The organisation, the itinerary, the leader and the entire trip was amazing. An experience of a lifetime that I will never forget. The creatures you see, the people ...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
The Active South America tour is a wonderful experience in participating in the Galapagos adventure. Here you get to experience the life and breath of local communit...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
The highlight for me was a combination of sealion dialogue, with the daddy orchestrating his troops, with our leader Nick, whose personal touch and level of care mad...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
Would like to do that....will provide in an email when I have a bit more time!
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Swimming with penguins ??
This tour has it all. Please book with Active Adventures. You will have the best accommodations and inter- island speed boat. But none of that compares to the activi...
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Elizabeth
This trip was amazing and so well organized! Our guide was born and raised in the Galapagos Islands so he had a lot of knowledge as well as out of the way spots for ...
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Amazing
This trip was amazing. We had a brilliant time. Galapagos Islands are mor...
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A Trip to Do Twice!
The Tortuga Trip is a wonderful blend of land and sea, with a wonderful guide named Pepo. It is a delight to learn about the history of such a special place in the w...
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The Bodkin's March 2018 Tortuga Trip
The trip was fantastic, every detail was thoughtfully considered. Our guide, Pablo, was superb, his knowledge, enthusiasm, and presentation resulted in a trip that w...
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Once in a Lifetime Vacation
Every island has different wildlife to enjoy. There was so many sea lions, golden rays, whales, large sea turtles, land tortoise, blue footed boobies, hammer heads, ...
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Delightful Galapagos
Fantastic trip...a sensory feast for the soul. Many unique experiences including snorkeling with iguanas and one afternoon we watched and giggled with amazement as a...
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Best trip ever!
Wonderful 30th anniversary trip to the Galapagos -- so glad we were able to explore these amazing islands. A true adventure for two biology majors! We really got a s...
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Tortuga Paul and Sophia
Astonishingly beautiful. Superbly knowledgable guid...
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Galapagos Greatness!
The Tortuga trip to the Galapagos Islands was led by an **outstanding** tour guide, Pepo. He exuded passion, pride, and respect for the islands and the creatures tha...
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Stunningly beautiful
A continual immersion in nature and it's beauty very c...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Ecuador Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for tours in Ecuador are mostly rated positively. There are many different sides of Ecuador to see, and Ecuador tours tend to focus heavily on one or two main regions.
Remember that one of the most popular destinations in Ecuador is the Galapagos - and this tends to be a stand alone trip. So a variety of Ecuador reviews will be all about a trip to the Galapagos rather than mainland Ecuador.
That said, Galapagos or mainland, Ecuador is very much a nature enthusiast destination. From the rainforest to the Andes, experiencing Ecuador means a lot of time outside. Accommodations are basic, often with a sustainable focus, and even in the luxury eco lodges you can expect a bug or two to join you in your room.
Positive reviews comment on their guides ability to highlight wonderful cultural sights as well as the many natural attractions - and pinpoint nearly hidden wildlife!
Those Ecuador reviews that are more negative really come down to personal preferences. Some travelers disliked the amount of free time on the tour, while others complained that the itinerary tried to cram too much in. Be sure to read the itinerary carefully to determine if the tour will follow a pace you’ll enjoy.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Ecuador, see the Travelstride Ecuador Guide »
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