Galapagos Cruise holiday Traveller Reviews

A private escorted tour from Quito to Guayaquil and 7 night cruise around the Galapagos Islands on Samba

Veloso were excellent both in the lead up to the holiday and while we were in Ecuador. The local representative was informative and friendly. Our luggage did not arrive with us in Ecuador, but Veloso did all they could to ensure the airline delivered it to our hotel when it did arrive. The cruise around the Galapagos Islands was fantastic. While I was slightly concerned about being in close proximity to 12 strangers on a boat for 7 nights, I should not have worried. If you can afford it, a small boat is definitely the way to go. Overall a fantastic experience

We had an amazing time in the Galapagos. Snorkelling with sea lions, turtles and a shark has to be the absolute highlight. But all was magical, seeing the wonderful wildlife, birds, lava formations, flora, etc. Our guide in Quito, Gina, was well informed and good company and the naturalists, Samuel and Gustavo, on the boat were super knowledgeable. As for the crew, I have no comparison, but they have now set the standard! We had lovely fellow travellers, too. So all in all another wonderfully fun, successful, busy, yet relaxing and enchanting trip.

As always everything worked seamlessly, lovely accommodation (both hotel and boat), great guides and everyone and everything on time. We never cease to be amazed how well everything is organised from half way round the globe.