Traveler Testimonials

Whether you are handicapped or not. I would highly recommend Galakiwi as your tour group of choice for the Galápagos Islands. I promise you will not be disappointed. On the contrary it will be one of the most memorable and amazing trips of a lifetime. You must use Galakiwi.

We had the most amazing trip with Galakiwi tours. We had my sister who is handicapped and can not walk and she was able to participate in the activities. She went snorkeling with the help of Pepo and Tim. They took her kayaking and she had the time of a life time. The rest of the group of our family were in awe with Pepo and his knowledge of the wildlife, the islands. He made us a video of the pictures that he took during the trip. It was a fabulous memory that we will always have. There was nothing he didn't know about. Besides his knowledge he was so helpful with anything we needed. I could only give them 20 out of 10. It was spectacular.

I can't speak highly enough about Galakiwi. The itinerary and accommodations were perfect, and the staff were always helpful and responsive. Our guide, Fabricio, is a national treasure - his knowledge and passion for his work made for a highly educational and rewarding experience. A trip like this requires a tremendous amount of planning and logistics, and they made it seamless. All at Galakiwi - our initial contact, our guide, and the owner - went out of their way to make sure we had the trip of a lifetime.

If you're wanting a full Galapagos experience -- sea life, giant tortoises, unique birds, and a taste of local culture -- look no further than Galakiwi. Customer service from Galakiwi was excellent as their team worked with us to find a tour that was comprehensive and affordable. We booked the 8-day classic Galapagos explorer tour, which included visits to 4 islands with snorkeling, kayaking, or hiking at each island. Accommodations on the islands were lovely and staying on the islands helped us gain a greater appreciation of local life and the commitment to preserving these precious lands and seas. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to share his homeland with us. I would highly recommend Galakiwi for a well-organized, well-planned, and overall exceptional experience.

Galakiwi's 8 day Family Adventure Tour was perfect for my husband and I (relatively fit grandparents in our late 70s), our outdoors-loving daughter, and our adventurous grandchildren (8, 10) to experience the magic of the Galapagos with an amazing local naturalist guide Fabricio who took us hiking, kayaking, and snorkelling, and who shared his passion for the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this fascinating place without overwhelming any of us. The tour was varied, well-paced, and meticulously organized. A trip of a lifetime!

We came to the Galapagos for our honeymoon and it was the trip of a lifetime. Between the wildlife, the people and the environment it was something you can only experience there. What made our trip the most special was the Galakiwi staff. At every hotel, there was a small gift or note celebrating our honeymoon and the level of service was unlike anything we have ever seen. Pablo was so informative and entertaining as a guide and we left filled with so many memories, knowledge and “Pabloisms” because of him. If we were trapped on an island, our first call would be to Pablo to help us survive.

Then there was Paolo, who demonstrated so much love, passion and care for each of us on the tour. Between staying back with us when we were behind or knowing when we needed a napkin or a bite to eat. It was like he was reading our minds. He and Pablo were so passionate and the energy was fantastic.

This trip was worth every penny and then some and the team at Galakiwi deserves all of the credit for going above and beyond for our experience. The booking process was super easy and seamless and can’t thank Karen enough for making this happen.

This was a trip of a lifetime, and exceeded my expectations on many levels. I travel frequently and in my experience, Galakiwi ranks top in coordination and delivery of service!

Top notch accommodations, and Pablo was excellent. Only wish we could have stayed longer.