Galapagos Travel Center Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 101 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a truly great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable guides, delicious food, and seamless organization of the unforgettable guided island tours. Travelers note that the staff and representatives are exceptionally helpful, attentive, and responsive throughout every single stage of the planning process. Some reviewers were not happy with minor itinerary restrictions or certain initial communication barriers encountered during the planning stages. Despite these occasional issues, people emphasize that the accommodations, comfortable transportation, and overall adventures thoroughly exceeded their expectations. Consumers consistently highlight the truly exceptional support received, making every excursion smooth and memorable from start to finish.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Galapagos Travel Center made our trip to Galapagos seamless and stress free. Gabriela Aguilar was so patient and thorough with us. She answered all of our questions and did her best to accommodate our... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I recently returned from a wonderful visit to the Galapagos Islands. We worked with Katie Beckwith, and she made everything so easy for us. From booking our hotel the night before our f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Galapagos Travel helped us explore Ecuador including Quito and the Galapagos! Giovanny gave us a great guided tour of Quito including history and geography. Thankfully he recommended the teleferi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sebastian was excellent with the arrangements throughout!! I had the adventure of a lifetime in Ecuador; Quito, The Galapagos & The Amazon! Everything went very smoothly the accommodations were top... See more

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At Galapagos Travel Center we guarantee our travelers expert customer service and perfectly personalized travel experiences to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador. Traveling with us means having a relaxed and hassle-free experience, knowing that you will have a 24/7 backup service from our travel experts, always eager to help and assist you throughout the duration of the services acquired with us.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the personnel on our ship

All the personnel on our ship, our Quito guide and in the sales process beforehand were professional and extremely responsive/helpful. The trip was amazing. Great itinerary; saw so many birds and animals.

November 1, 2024
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Hi Marilyn!

Thank you for choosing us to make this trip happen. We love helping our guests so that they have an excellent trip.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful customer service and…

Wonderful customer service and communication with a great itinerary.

November 28, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Thank you for choosing us to make this trip happen. We love helping our guests so that they have an excellent trip.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear communicating in advance

Clear communicating in advance.
Also someone waiting at the airport made the transfer much easier.

November 28, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Thank you for choosing us to make this trip happen. We love helping our guests so that they have an excellent trip.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Galapagos Travel was very responsive to…

Galapagos Travel was very responsive to my queries and helped me find the right tour for me.

November 6, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Thank you for your review. We are always here to help! We truly appreciate you choosing GalapagosIslands.com for your trip.

Warm regards,
The Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The itinerary was thoughtfully designed…

The itinerary was thoughtfully designed and the guides were excellent!! The only issue was the Hilton Hotel…..we didn’t have any hot water when we arrived and was located in an area where were no restaurants within walking distance.

October 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible Seamless and unforgettable experience!!

We had the most exceptional experience with the Galapagos centre from start to finish. We were so well taken care of at the moment we booked with Fatima Ortiz and went with the travel centre. All the fees and the itinerary was transparent and detailed. Although Sometimes hard to fully understand what to expect with the boat tours as it is contracted out such as when to wear swimming gear. That was no huge deal, All in all it was still very well thought out. In fact we were directly connected to a travel agent once we landed. She connected with us on wassap so we can communicate any issues.
There was just a small hiccup with our lunch. We were asked to eat a late lunch one day (we got two complimentary lunches) and to make up for it Mariantoreuda fixed it and gave us a complimentary warm breakfast before we left the islands. Now that's customer service!
We felt super safe and well taken care of. The hotels were 5 star service and rooms were super clean and comfortable especially at the Ikala hotel! Great food there too!
Thank you so much Fatima & Mariantoreuda! We had such an incredibly unforgettable experience! We will no doubt reccomend to all our friends and to everyone!
Alice & Kevin

October 29, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Alice and Kev!

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

We are pleased to know that all Fatima and Maria Antonieta's help made your trip truly extraordinary. She will be delighted to hear that her assistance played an important part in making your trip so special.

Thank you for allowing us to organize this great adventure for you. It was a real pleasure!

Best wishes,
Galapagos Travel Center

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible experience

Incredible experience! We did the combination Galapagos Islands catamaran tour (5 days/4 nights) and Machu Picchu with the "luxury" option. Great hotels, food and guides all along the way.

At each airport we were greeted with a driver and told when our next guide would meet us. The 13 day experience was a full schedule with just enough down-time to relax or nap. We both thought the scheduling, accomodations and food were excellent.

We didn't quite know what to expect. We booked solely based on the reviews we saw on TrustPilot and TripAdvisor. Great experience and highly recommended

October 19, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

We love to know that your experience visiting Galapagos and Machu Picchu was incredible. We are grateful that you have trusted our work, which is somehow reflected in all the reviews from ex guests. As travel experts, our main objective is to provide you with the best experience to discover these fascinating destinations.

We greatly value your recommendation. It was a pleasure to be part of it!

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Galapagos experience

Easy reservation process
Luxury boat with great crew
Fun, engaging and well planned activities

August 1, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Alessandro!

Thank you very for sharing your comments with us! We love knowing that you had a great trip. All of us at GalapagosIslands.com are very happy to have accompanied you on this experience.

Best wishes,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super Trip for Sixteen

The trip was an awesome experience for our whole family. We were a group of 16 adults and children who came together from 4 different arrival and departure schedules. Planning and working with Elizabeth for over a year via emails was handled extremely well.
CloudStrike effected 6 in our group seriously and we were close to having to cancel their places on the trip The staff was able to adjust to the multiple changes in travel plans over the two days of confusion and everyone ended up boarding the ship in Baltra.
The ship and it's crew were excellent and we can't say enough about the tours, staff, food and comfort of the vessel. There was plenty of room for the children and adults to gather, use the hot tub and pool and make new friends. Finding a ship that offered space for children to be active was important in looking for the right way to experience the Galapagos. Our group ranged in age from 10 to 79 and everyone loved every minute.
The Park Tour Guides were equally awesome and getting to know them was a great part of our time together. Each offer their own unique style to everyday of the tour.

July 22, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Linda!

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are glad that your trip was so exciting and impeccably arranged. It's our priority to ensure your trip is nothing short of exceptional so that you can fully enjoy this unique destination. We are really proud to work with such a professional and friendly team!

We are glad that you fully enjoyed your experience in Galapagos, you will surely treasure it in a very special place. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on this journey.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 3rd time to the Galapagos

Great itineraries, access to all boats sailing the Galapagos, service voucher was all correct, information on the website was informative and up to date. Tour representatives were on time at the airports.

July 23, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi David,

Thank you very much for sharing your comments with us! We love knowing that you had a great trip. All of us at GalapagosIslands.com are very happy to have accompanied you on this experience.

Best wishes,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was extremely pleased with the…

I was extremely pleased with the quality of service and attention I received from Andres at Galapagos Travel. My tour was perfect, and I thank Andres for his quick response to a request I had after I got back home.

August 7, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Sue!

We are proud to have a team committed to providing you with the best service. Andrés will be very happy to know that his help is reflected in this perfect adventure for you.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was great

Everything was great. Thank you.

July 14, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Susana,

Thank you for choosing us to make this trip happen. We love helping our guests so that they have an excellent trip.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very well organised

Very well organised, on time. Very resourceful guides

July 7, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Dr. Bala!

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your confidence in booking with us at GalapagosIslands.com. It was a pleasure to be part of your adventure.

Best wishes,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don't Hesitate to Book Your Galapagos Trip with Galapagos Travel Center

This was a wonderful company to work with, and we had the most amazing live aboard yacht tour ever!

The customer service at Galapagos Travel Center is fantastic. My travel representative, Sebastian, was responsive and made booking the trip, then modifying the trip as easy as possible. Unfortunately, our flight from Quito to Guayaquil was cancelled about an hour before we were supposed to board, and minutes later I discovered that the yacht we booked was not ready to sail! I was in a bit of a panic, but Sebastian supported me through this very stressful day with helpful information and numerous check-ins.

Thankfully the original yacht company chartered another yacht for our tour so we wound up with a different boat and crew but the same naturalist guide and itinerary.

Our new crew and yacht were wonderful! The crew were always very pleasant and very professional. Our rooms were tidied twice a day, and the boat was always clean. My vegetarian and my daughter's gluten free dietary needs were deliciously met at every meal. Our panga drivers were incredible and lingered at the special spots so that everyone could get the perfect photo.

Our fabulous naturalist guide, Victor, along with the ambitious itinerary, provided us with a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Each day we had four different excursions including hiking, panga tours, snorkeling and kayaking. Our guide was quick to make adjustments so that we could see the greatest variety and numbers of birds, mammals (including whales!), reptiles and fish (including hammerhead sharks!) all while learning about the natural history of the amazing Galapagos archipelago.

June 29, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Kelly!

We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent experience! Rest assured, should any unexpected issues arise, we’re here to resolve them promptly so you can enjoy a fantastic trip.

Sebastián is great in organizing everything for you and making sure you had a hassle-free and fun trip.

Our team of experts are committed to provide you a complete service from beginning to end and help you make lasting memories!

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Galapagos Travel Center made our vacation a dream come true!…

Galapagos Travel Center made our planning so easy. We told them what we wanted to do and gave us many options. Even when we had to change our plans they were very helpful. We went to Ecuador and the Galapagos! At the Mindo cloud forest we stayed at Las Terra as de Dana Boutique, it was wonderful, great people, food and atmosphere.
We cruised with on the Alya Yacht, it’s a beautiful catamaran. Again everything exceeded our expectations, just wish we were in Galapagos longer!

April 28, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Deena!

Thank you for telling us about your experience! As experts in trips to Galapagos, we make sure that everything works well so that our guests can have a peaceful and adventurous stay. It's our priority to ensure your trip is nothing short of exceptional so that you can fully enjoy this unique destination. We are really proud to work with such a professional and friendly team!

Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on this journey.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most amazing experience we could have asked for

Hello everyone! Thank you for reading this message.

Travelling in the Galapagos through this service was the best possible decision we (my family) could have made. Galapagos Travel Center offered us a locally guided, breathtaking experience of the islands in an exclusive and private cruise. The entire vacation was fully immersed in the wild and isolated areas of the archipelago, allowing us to view the awesome natural world in its unparalleled beauty. Waking up every morning on our cruise of 20-something passengers, the beautiful ocean stared back at us from the cabin’s balcony. Sea turtles, rays, iguanas, giant tortoises, pelicans, blue (and red) footed boobies, and more were daily visitors on our day-to-day journeys. All in all, Galapagos Travel Center offered us a once in a lifetime experience that blew us out of the water (no pun intended)!

June 25, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Ashok!

Thanks for telling us about your amazing experience. You will surely keep all these memories as something very special! Galapagos is a unique place in the world and we are proud to have been part of it by planning your trip.

Best wishes,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

they are doing a great job

they are doing a great job. only one-not always reply in time

May 1, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Yuriy!

Thank you for choosing us to make your trip happen.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super trip


Super trip. Perfectly organised from start to finish. Every person we dealt with were amazing, always answering our questions, assuaging any concerns we had and ensuring it was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks so much to everyone in Galápagos travel centre for making our trip so special

April 27, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Helen!

We are so glad to know that your trip was amazing! ! It was a great pleasure to assist you in organizing your special vacation. We at GalapagosIslands.com are very committed to providing the best service at each step.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend This Small Group Galapagos Yacht Adventure

This was an awesome yacht cruise in Galapagos. The food was delicious, the staff was there anticipating our needs. Guide Victor has vast experience and he was very patient with the children who asked him questions. We went to all the major islands and saw all the animals there were to see except two which were not at our islands. The activities were fun and plenty of them! We mostly went on two small boats (I forget now what they are called). The yacht was beautiful and the group of 14 became a family. At the end we got each other’s info so we could share more pics & videos. From the planning to returning home, there is nothing that I can think of upon which they could improve. They managed dietary needs without any problem.

June 12, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Rita!

We're so happy to hear that you had an awesome time in Galapagos. We're really proud of our amazing team, who always go the extra mile to make our guests feel lucky to explore these beautiful places full of history and wonder.

Thank you for trusting our work as experts in travel planning, it was a true pleasure to be part of this adventure.

Best wishes,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So good

So good! Personalized and attentive to all the details. Had the best experience with Sebastian.

June 8, 2024
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Reply from Galapagos Travel Center

Hi Xochitl!

We are so glad to know that your trip was amazing! ! For Sebastián, it was a pleasure to assist you in organizing your trip. We at GalapagosIslands.com are very committed to providing the best service at each step.

Warm regards,
Galapagos Travel Center Team

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