Good trip, runs smoothly, Wilson has whole operation down to a last bit. You don't have to wait much in lines, wonder when our transportation is coming and where to refill the water. Nice to outsource all the thinking and planning to a professional. We had a wonderful diverse group. I think destination like Galapagos attracts not your average adventurer. None of the activities is hard in isolation but it's very busy and packed tightly. With hot weather, jet lad, high altitude sickness and some local diet a few of our team members had to take it easy on a couple of occasions, so "moderate" is more accurate IMHO. Otherwise, it's absolutely worth your time and consideration. Great location, amazing nature and phenomenal animal world. Still feels remote and rough on the edges (not in the safety sense but development)

This trip is all about the wildlife! It was fantastic. There were sealions, marine iguanas, turtles, tortoises, rays, sharks, birds everywhere. The activities were good, and not very difficult at all. The cycling was pretty easy and much shorter than advertised on the site. It was good to see some of the inland landscapes as well as the water activities. The hotels were nice, and some of the restaurants are really excellent. The trip went at a good pace with some down time around the activities (and you could easily skip things if you wanted more of a rest). Our guide on the islands, Jorge, was extremely knowledgeable and patient. I didn't feel like we got much 'off the beaten path' but that's inevitable due to the nature of the islands, with tourists limited to certain areas. The day in Quito was interesting, especially the equator museum. Don't get excited about the hotel there - it has limited facilities and had very noisy neighbours when we were there. If you have time to spare I'd recommend a visit to Papallacta thermal springs, which your guide can arrange. We had a very relaxing final morning there.

Don’t hesitate - this is a fabulous fast-paced trip that enables you to do so much in a short time. All the accommodation was of a high standard with kind hosts. All the guides were terrific. I loved our group too. We saw so much wildlife and so many beautiful vistas. Each day was varied and fun. Too many highlights to mention! (And we enjoyed the great value karaoke bar on Christmas Day eve with our guide too - a nice event with the locals and other tourists - a fun something extra I wasn’t expecting on the Galapagos!!)

This trip is all about the wildlife! It was fantastic. There were sealions, marine iguanas, turtles, tortoises, rays, sharks, birds everywhere. The activities were good, and not very difficult at all. The cycling was pretty easy and much shorter than advertised on the site. It was good to see some of the inland landscapes as well as the water activities. The hotels were nice, and some of the restaurants are really excellent. The trip went at a good pace with some down time around the activities (and you could easily skip things if you wanted more of a rest). Our guide on the islands, Jorge, was extremely knowledgeable and patient. I didn't feel like we got much 'off the beaten path' but that's inevitable due to the nature of the islands, with tourists limited to certain areas. The day in Quito was interesting, especially the equator museum. Don't get excited about the hotel there - it has limited facilities and had very noisy neighbours when we were there. If you have time to spare I'd recommend a visit to Papallacta thermal springs, which your guide can arrange. We had a very relaxing final morning there.

Trip of a lifetime. If you love wildlife, beautiful scenery & friendly tour guides, this the trip for you. There’s not much down time, but you wouldn’t want to miss a thing on these magnificent islands. Top tip: regardless of the weather, wear sunscreen.

I truly had the most incredible time in the Galápagos and Ecuador. I was nervous travelling as a solo person for the first time but as soon as I arrived in Quito and saw Edwin holding up the Muchbetteradventures sign I felt instantly at ease. We didn’t have to worry about anything because it was coordinated so so well by our guides Edwin (in Quito) and Wilson (in the Galápagos) Two very special people who welcomed us with open arms. Once we got to the Galápagos it blew all my expectations. We had local guide Daniela with us the whole time showing us around and she was so friendly and informative. She took us to incredible spots where we swam over white tipped sharks, alongside sea turtles, Iguanas as well as some playful sea lions! No question was too much for Daniela she was always happy to answer and would even sit with me as I ticked off all the animals and birds I spotted from my guide book. Hotels were comfortable and in great locations and meals were very tasty, even for me who doesn’t eat much sea food there was always a meat or veggie option. The group was a nice mix of couples and solo travellers and we all clicked straight away! Overall I would 100% recommend this trip. The amount of wildlife we saw was incredible and Edwin, Wilson and Daniela went above and beyond. A trip of a lifetime so thank you Muchbetteradventures for putting this trip together.

A really enjoyable trip with a good range of easy activities. The time spent on Isabela was the highlight, both in terms of what we did and the wild life we saw. Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz was fabulous, could easily have spent a full day there. Informative guides, good company and great way to experience the islands and their incredible wild life.

We booked this trip as part of our honeymoon thinking it would be a trip to remember, so our expectations were high. But as soon as we met the group, we realised we had underestimated the holiday!

Some of our (many) highlights:

• The tip to the equator. It is set up like a living museum and we had lots of fun doing experiments on the equator line, learning about Ecuadorian culture and indigenous customs. We even learnt how they make sunken skulls.
• Santa Cruz Island. What a welcome to The Galapagos. Literally walking off the plane, we spotted our first iguana and we were hooked even since.
• Isabela Island – the highlight of the trip. We saw so much more wildlife than we expected. Penguins, Blue Footed Boobies, Flamingos, Frigates, Yellow Warblers, Giant Tortoises (causing a road block on the day cycling), snorkelling with marine iguanas, turtles and sealions and incredible fish. White tip sharks, black tip sharks, Galapagos sharks….
• Hiked a volcano – always take Wilson’s advice and “wear sun cream my friends”
• Food – the food was delicious. We ate in lovely restaurants every day and there were always several options to choose from. Even the packed lunch when we climbed the volcano was so much more than a soggy sandwich and a packet of crisps.

Special thanks are due to:

• Edwin, who met us at the airport and shoed us around Quito, his hometown. One of the friendliest men on the planet, with so much knowledge about Quito and happiness in sharing it.
• Wilson – you legend. Thank you for showing us the Galapagos and making every moment so happy, interesting, welcoming and so much more. You are the perfect host. Thank you for helping me practice my (terrible) Spanish, and for having endless energy and enthusiasm.
• Daniela – the best tour guide on the Galapagos. Daniela has the most in-depth knowledge about everything on the Islands. But what makes her such a fantastic guide is her love of sharing that with you. She had the patience of a saint, repeating herself so many times as the stragglers (us) joined the group after spending a little too long staring at the last amazing animal we found.

Things you need to know:

• You will need a little extra spending money while you are there
• You can do laundry so pack less clothes
• Pack sea sickness tablets for the speed boat – and a raincoat!!

Thank you to Edwin, Wilson and Daniela. We will cherish our memories forever thanks to your hard work and warm welcomes.

Outstanding trip with Wilson. Everything was taken care of and the Islands are another world. The trip is easy and relaxed and easily caters for all levels and interests. Wildlife galore, if you want to see animals in a way you won't anywhere else, this is the trip for you.

Great trip, the Galapagos is an amazing place, the nature and wildlife is everywhere it’s incredible. The activities we did were good and the local guides great in particular Wilson who was outstanding. Well organised and thoroughly enjoyed by all.