Traveler Testimonials

We recently traveled as a family of five to the incredible islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal — and words can hardly capture how extraordinary our trip was! Every day felt like stepping into a wildlife documentary: we swam with graceful sea turtles, sleek sharks, and gentle stingrays, spotted adorable penguins up close, and watched sea lions lounging casually around town like friendly neighbors. One of the most breathtaking moments? Being surrounded by hundreds of dolphins playfully leaping alongside our boat — pure magic!

The hotels were wonderful, blending comfort with authentic island charm. But what truly elevated our experience was having a dedicated local guide. Their knowledge and passion unlocked hidden, untouched corners of the islands we never could have discovered ourselves — it made the whole journey so much richer and more meaningful.

We’re a family from New York with roots in Quito, so this adventure felt deeply special to us — a perfect blend of exploration and connection. Visiting the Galápagos is something we’ll treasure forever, and we can’t recommend it enough to anyone dreaming of nature, wonder, and memories that last a lifetime! ?✨?

Galakiwi took the time to understand my family's needs for this trip. 3 grown sons, my wife, and I were able to have a magical time in these islands, we did plenty of activities, all the while feeling like we are part of the island's ecosystem. From the moment we were met by an agent at the airport to help us through the additional steps to get to the islands, we already knew we were in great hands. It’s one thing to plan and coordinate our vacation; it’s another to physically guide us through the obstacles that can arise on any travel. We have awesome restaurant recommendations, we’re given the right amount of information on activities and islands alike, and we did not feel like we missed out on anything. An amazing group of people who truly make up an awesome travel agency.

We highly recommend Galakiwi - from the start, we could tell Galakiwi was the right partner - they listened to what and where we wanted go, gave great suggestions, iterated and came up with an amazing itinerary. The trip was amazing in itself- it did not feel like a 'large operation feel' because it was not! It was great to interact with the locals and to see them as part of the crew and to see the intentional support of the local businesses (restaurants we ate at, etc.). Most of all, we had the best guide! Pepo was knowledgeable, passionate and helpful - he knew exactly where to lead us on our snorkeling trips to see so much marine life - hammer heads, reef sharks sleeping, sea turtles and even sea horses. And we learned so much! Accommodations and food were also great - and we felt totally pampered having so much coordinated for us. It felt magical and will be one of our most spectacular and memorable experiences!

Our 8-day Family Tour with Galakiwi was outstanding in every way. The many included activities were well-paced and fun for adults and our 13 year-old son. Our guide Pablo was a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of the Galapagos and encouraged all of us to not only ask tons of questions, but also to observe our surroundings closely. His enthusiasm for and love of the islands was evident. From the lovely hotels (with pools), the delicious included meals, the super efficient transport and everything in between, I can't recommend Galakiwi enough for your next family adventure.