Cruises & Tours in Galapagos

Direkten Kontakt mit Responsible Travel hatte ich zwar nicht, da die Buchung selbst über ein österreichischen Veranstalter erfolgt ist. Gebucht war dabei eine achttägige Fahrt von Guayaquil nach Quito als Anschlussprogramm zu einer Tauchsafari um Galapagos. Zu dieser Fahrt kann ich über Responsible Travel und im speziellen unseren lokalen Guide Danny Ayala, sowie unseren Chauffeur Mr. Wilson, nur das Beste berichten. Nicht nur die Pünktlichkeit in der Früh der einzelnen Reisetage war bemerkenswert. Auch die Versorgung mit allen Informationen und Details der einzelnen Reisestationen war überzeugend. Egal ob es Informationen zu Gebäude, Tieren, oder die einzelnen Vulkane waren. Danny hatte immer alle Informationen abrufbereit im Kopf. Manchmal sogar mehr als wir uns merken konnten. Positiv erwähnen muss ich im Detail aber auch unsere Fahrer Mr. Wilson. Dieser hat uns vor allen Dingen mit seinem sichern Fahrstil, sowie mit einem allzeit sauberen Fahrzeug überzeugt. Und er musste es nicht nur einmal an den Abenden vom Staub der Schotterpisten reinigen. Nochmals positiv zu erwähnen ist Danny, der uns für den letzten Tag eine kleine Änderung der eigentlich perfekten Reiseroute vorgeschlagen hat, um doch noch Kondore sehen zu können. Davon haben wir zuvor nämlich leider nur einen einzigen auf große Distanz und auch nur sehr kurz gesehen. Dany hat nach unserem Ok zu diesem Änderungsvorschlag mit Gabi diese Änderung und alle dazu gehörenden Details abgeklärt. Und der Vorschlag von Danny war dann auch noch ein Volltreffer. Wir hatten an unserem letzten Reisetag bis zu 8 Kondore gleichzeitig am Himmel. Für mich war diese Rundreise in der Kombination Responsible Travel, Gabi, Danny Alaya und Mr. Wilson jedenfalls eine perfekte Kombination mit unvergesslichen Erlebnissen. Aber genug des Lobes. Denn schön langsam sollte ich mich wieder mit den etwa 3700 Fotos und 200 Videos dieser Reise beschäftigen.

Monica from Responsible Travel Ecuador was extremely helpful, efficient and attentive. She found me an excellent offer for a cruise in the Galapagos and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Everything went smoothly and I can highly recommend Monica. She took care of every detail.

Fue una reserva de última hora de un tour en barco por Galápagos y nos ayudaron en todo momento. Grandes profesionales y el tour fue maravilloso

I was so lucky to find Gabriela! I was planning a last-minute trip to Ecuador and wanted to make the most of the limited time I had. Gabriela offered me a few different options to consider before I decided to join a cruise in the Galapagos. Once I made my decision, she went above and beyond to make it happen (I booked just two days before it started!). She was always available for any questions I had, even during unconventional hours, and her attention to detail was impressive. Even after I booked, she kept in touch to ensure everything was going smoothly. I would definitely recommend anyone planning a trip to Ecuador to connect with Gabriela. I’ll be sure to reach out to her again next time I return! Thank you, Gabi!

Galapagos by la pinta provides an amazing experience for everyone that we have the opportunity to share those wonderful memories in the Galápagos Islands. It all started with the sales person whose name is Monica who detailed everything about the trip with precision. The boat staff are exceptional trained and performed their duties with the outmost professionalism. One thing to say THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.

I planned a trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands with the guidance and planning of Maria Jose. Throughout the entire process, Maria was highly professional, attentive to my requests and any changes I asked for, and tailored the trip to perfectly match my needs. In practice, the journey fulfilled all my wishes and turned into an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend her!

We could not be happier with our experience with this agency. The service provided by Maria Jose, who was our trip coordinator, was outstanding from day one. She made sure to understand our goals and vision for the trip, and was patient enough to work through multiple itinerary versions until we finalized it together. The chose the correct hotels, routes, and activities based on what we spoke about, and the guides/personnel on the ground that they reserved for us were trustworthy, puntual, and very knowledgeable. Every day they checked in on us with a text, to make sure that everything was going accordingly, which is a sign of excellent service. I highly recommend working with Maria Jose/Tamer and the entire Responsible Ecuador Travel team - I will do so for my next trip as well. 5/5, thank you!

La millor experiencia per Sudamerica va ser a L' Ecuador amb aquesta experimentada empresa que em ajudar abans, durant i despres del viatge. Totalment recomendada

Viagem Incrível a Galápagos, organizada por Joseph da Responsible Travel! Minha viagem a Galápagos, de 3 a 8 de dezembro, foi uma experiência inesquecível, graças ao trabalho excepcional de Joseph, da Responsible Travel. Desde o início, ele demonstrou um profissionalismo impressionante, planejando um itinerário perfeito, equilibrando exploração e descanso, e garantindo que todos estivessem confortáveis e bem cuidados. Joseph indicou passeios incríveis que realmente mostraram a diversidade e beleza única de Galápagos. Ele estava sempre disponível para esclarecer dúvidas e coordenou as atividades com excelente atenção aos detalhes, proporcionando uma viagem sem contratempos e cheia de descobertas. Com sua liderança, cada momento foi aproveitado ao máximo, e a viagem se tornou ainda mais especial. Recomendo de coração a Responsible Travel e Joseph para quem busca uma experiência autêntica e bem organizada em Galápagos.

They are a super friendly and professional company that, as their name says, is working in an ethical and green way, which is super important in these times.

Visiting the Galápagos islands aboard the Bonita yacht was the best decision I could have made while visiting Ecuador. It was an incredible experience that I will be thinking about until I am able to come back again. I want to thank my wonderful agent Anthony for his help in booking. He is very knowledgeable and ensured that the planning process was a breeze. Anthony checked in with us every step of the way to make sure that we were prepared and comfortable throughout the whole trip. I also want to thank the wonderful crew: Cris, Diana, Cap. Joffre, Diego, Carlos, Marcos, Marcelo, Jairo, Chef Homar, and Chef Danny. Without them, the trip would not have been as amazing and unforgettable as it was. Cris was an awesome, patient, and fun guide that explained the history and fun facts of the island very well! Chef Homar and Chef Danny cooked all our delicious meals and Chef Homar even shared with us a lesson in salsa dancing! Diana made sure that everyone was taken care of and the rest of the crew made sure that everything was smooth sailing! I can tell that this crew is really close and that they enjoy working together! I cannot recommend this experience enough, from the blue footed boobies, to the giant tortoises, to swimming with the hammerhead sharks! I hope to come back one day and bring my family and when I do, I will make sure to book with Anthony again at Responsible Travel Ecuador!

The customer service/advice I received from Responsible Travel is EXCELLENT. They have always been available. Jazmin, my consultant, always answered my questions very quickly, and I had A LOT. Her local knowledge of the region was invaluable, and the key to making my trip an adventure I will never forget!! The guides they put me in contact with were excellent!! I saw so many unique and RARE wildlife in Ecuador, many endemic to their country. It was truly a dream!

Responsible Travel es una agencia de viajes que ha dejado una huella imborrable en mi corazón. Recientemente tuve la oportunidad de explorar las maravillas de Ecuador a través de su excelente servicio, y no puedo dejar de elogiar su enfoque responsable y comprometido con la sostenibilidad. Desde el momento en que me puse en contacto con ellos, su equipo demostró una gran atención y pasión por brindar experiencias auténticas y respetuosas con el entorno local.

Joseph da Responsible Travel nos ajudou a planejar nossa viagem para Galapagos. Ele montou um roteiro incrível e foi muito atencioso desde o primeiro contato, estando sempre disponível para eventuais dúvidas, inclusive durante a viagem! Ficamos impressionados com a organização de todos os passeios, todos saíram no horário estipulado e não tivemos nenhum problema. Os guias mostraram muito conhecimento sobre as ilhas, além de falarem inglês e espanhol fluentes. Galápagos é um lugar único e apaixonante, e eu não vejo a hora de voltar!

Al haber contratado un plan con Responsible Travel me di cuenta de su organización y de como pueden recomenrdarte las mejores opciones para conocer el Ecuador. Definitivamente los volveré a contratar para un futuro.

Responsible Travel Ecuador handled my initial enquiry, arranged a very competitive quote for my family (9 members) to travel a land-based tour of the Galapagos. Alvaro dealt with our initial queries and Diego made all of the day to day arrangements. They booked our flights from Quito to and from the Galapagos and arranged all of the accommodation, island transfers and day tours for the 11 days of our holiday. There were numerous steps each day from transfers from hotels to boats and the arrangements for the guides. All of these complex arrangements went smoothly, the guides were extraordinarily helpful and several mention how much they appreciated working with Responsible Travel. All of the day tours from the snorkelling, to the Island walks to the mountain walks were fascinating and the guides helped all members of my family gt to most out of each activity. Diego made sure the hotels and guides knew 7 of us were vegetarians and one had a severe allergy problem; as a consequence we had no problems and enjoyed the food on every trip. The itinerary was arranged so that we would see a wide range of Galapagos animals up close and we swam with sea lions, sea turtles and penguins. We were given the history of the islands and the geology of the volcanoes was explained expertly. Diego from Responsible Travel followed our progress daily, to make sure all was progressing as planned. We had a a great time and are very grateful for all the thought, planning and supervision that Responsible Travel undertook to make our tour such a happy experience.

Fue una experiencia maravillosa desde el comienzo. Gracias a la información y consejos de Monica de Responsible travel, hubo una excelente organización desde el aeropuerto de gye donde personas nos esperaban para agilizar el viaje. En Galapagos el crucero fue fantástico. Lo volvería a repetir visitando nuevas islas.

I did multiple family treks with this company and the service is impeccable. Staff always has a smile and big energy to inspire you to expand your horizons. A big shout to everyone and thank you for such a wonderful experience!

A empresa foi comunicativa desde o primeiro contato. Tivemos uma ótima experiencia com o Joseph que nos orientou sobre todos os passeios e nos auxiliou em nosso roteiro fantástico. Excelente!!!

We visited Ecuador in April 2025 on a family vacation with another family, and were so thrilled that we planned our trip with and through Responsible Travel Ecuador! With a group of four adults and five kids ages 7-15, it was important for us to have a fun adventure with a good mix of learning history, cultural immersion, and memorable fun. The team from Responsible Travel Ecuador delivered and exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide David was knowledgeable and flexible, and the office team (Ana, Diego, and Alejandra) worked behind the scenes to make sure our time was well-scheduled and seamlessly adjusted when weather did not cooperate or a new idea sprung up. The 8-day agenda was thoughtfully created to give us a taste of Ecuador's diverse geography, magical nature, delicious cuisine, and beautiful people! Accommodations were conveniently located and offered breathtaking views, and the entire team was very communicative before the trip and during our time in Ecuador. Responsible Travel Ecuador played a huge role in us falling in love with Ecuador and we can't wait to return! Until we do, we are telling our social circles to book quickly. 🙂

Incredible organization specially from Karen, who provided us all necessary information and tips for our travel. She is very professional and polite person. We recommend her services.

Excellent service by Riwal. I would highly recommend requesting him! We did a 3 week trip of Easter island, Atacama Desert and Bird watching in Paraguay. The pace of the trip was relaxed and covered everything there was to see. There was also free time to relax. Riwal was very accommodating with all of my requests and was always available and responded promptly on WhatsApp. We requested interacting with Local Guarani people and I recommend this be a mandatory activity in Paraguay. It is the only way to see and understand the real situation of the indigenous.