We were on Celebrity Cruise lines - the Flora. They had EVERYTHING arranged for pandemic travel - and the costs of tests (2 PCR & 1 ANTIGEN) was included. The... read more doctors came to the hotel in Quito. It was an unforgettable experience with the naturalists telling us all about the land, the animals, the birds and the vegetation. The ship was beautiful and environmentally friendly. The food was stellar and they supplied snacks each time you arrived back from any excursion. It was all inclusive and the staff did a fantastic job! What I would have liked before the trip was a detailed list of what to bring to wear and use so I have placed it here. It was not super hot in Quito at that time of year, so one pair of shorts was plenty. You will need sunglasses, sunscreen and hats - the hats should be tight fitting or should have a string to put under your chin or they will blow off on Zodiac rides. My husband used a soft baseball hat while snorkeling. Capris or pants with zipper pockets are a must (to put your key card and other items in). A one piece bathing suit is important (not a tankini with a skirt or shorts) because the one piece will fit better under the wetsuit for snorkeling. Light long sleeve shirts and pants are important - it is windy during the Zodiac rides to shore. Water socks for the wet landings were also indispensable and we had a small bag for wet items to store them in once they were wet so nothing else in the backpack got wet. We carried a small backpack onto land with one bottle of water (not one each as that was too heavy - the bottles were supplied by Celebrity and were refillable to save the environment - nice touch). One pair of track shoes and one pair of hiking shoes will do the trick for excursions and sandals or flip flops are great to have on the ship or on the beach. At night on the ship, having a small over the shoulder purse for carrying a camera and key card is nice. I took 2 sundresses and a pair of black pants with blouses and that was fine for the evenings. Finally, a couple of suggestions: If you are going to snorkel, buy an underwater camera - the pictures you can take of the marine life, such as turtles, are amazing. A camera with at least a 30X zoom for land shots is a must. Learn to snorkel and kayak before you go as you will have more options for excursions and you will be able to participate fully.

  We did a fabulous 8 day Galapagos tour with the Wittmer organization on the Tip Top V organized by Rodrigo. It was a fabulous trip, boat, and guide. We started... read more in Guayaquil where Rodrigo helped us with a jungle tour and cacao farm tour which our whole group of 6 friends throughly enjoyed. Our boat/catamaran really surpassed our expectations with the roominess, food, and staff. Rodrigo also assisted us in organizing our Covid testing to reenter the USA.
Thanks Rodrigo!!!!

  I had an excellent experience with Galapagos Natural Life. I have went to their office in Quito to book a last minute diving cruise at the Galapagos Islands. They showed... read more a very sincere personal interest. They called several cruises and presented me with three different options. In the end I booked on the spot a cruise with an unbelievable discount! I paid the whole amount through a link Rodrigo has sent me from a WhatsApp link. Rodrigo helped me by sending whatsapp messages to fill out necessary documents and informed me about the boarding. I had a wonderful trip.
I am extremely satisfied by the personal attention I have recieved from Rodrigo Canchig.

  Traveling during the pandemic is challenging even when everything goes well. This trip definitely had challenges due to the pandemic. Cruises that canceled due to not enough passengers. Flights... read more being canceled and delayed randomly at every turn. Literally as we were walking out the door to go to the airport our cruise was canceled..Rodrigo was on it every step of the way.. he stayed in constant contact with us... always lining up our options and making recommendations based on his experience.. he has a connection everywhere! He took care of us every step of the way, even arranging COVID testing at our hotel and again at the airport to go home. When he told us initially that our cruise was canceled I was ready to say forget it. I am so glad we went ahead. We did 14 days on the Passion Yacht, the Eastern and Western itineraries. It was amazing, from the crew to the guide and of course the amazing sites, landscapes and wild life. Every detail is handled. Get on the boat and forget everything else. Food is fantastic, everyone we encountered was so friendly. I look forward to returning and I would not let anyone else handle our trip other than Rodrigo and his team …

  My travel was amazing. I took a lot of pictures of gigant turtles, blue footed boobies and penguins. Therefore I did scuba dive with sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and... read more hundreds of fishes at Seymour, Mosquera and Daphne islands. Hotel was very comfortable with a beautiful sight of the sea. Also I visited Bartolomé Island, Tortuga Bay beach and Bahía de los Perros.

Food was delicious at the entire island and Angermeyer restaurant is one of a kind.

People in the islands are very kind and is 100% secure to travel despide of the coronavirus. Security is amazing cause there aren’t robbers.

I totally recommend this experience!!

  We did a fabulous 8 day Galapagos tour with the Wittmer organization on the Tip Top V organized by Rodrigo. It was a fabulous trip, boat, and guide. We started... read more in Guayaquil where Rodrigo helped us with a jungle tour and cacao farm tour which our whole group of 6 friends

  What an absolutely amazing time we had with the crew & other holiday makers. Our mission- see as much wildlife & up close as we could. TICK, TICK, TICK. ... read more Must see- Flamingoes, TICK, TICK, TICK, just amazing ! We were not disappointed. Must do- Snorkel as much as possible, TICK,

  We just finished a 6-day cruise booked with Rodrigo from Natural Life. It was an amazing cruise aboard the Alya Yacht. Everything was perfect, from the expert guide to... read more the food. Oh my gosh the food was fantastic. The chef used to work at one of the top hotels in Quito and each meal was gourmet using local fresh ingredients. We had ceviche twice, tuna, filet mignon, shrimp, and more. The staff aboard was so nice, and everything was planned for us. We kayaked, snorkeled everyday, hiked, and more. We saw so many different animals. We swam with dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and sharks. Our guide, Luis, was so knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. We had so much fun! I wholeheartedly recommend this trip.

Rodrigo from Natural Life was outstanding and held our hands the whole way — booking our cruise, securing our hotel rooms, getting our salvoconducto documents, and arranging our Covid tests. He was quick to reply to all my questions at all hours. He clearly is customer service focused.

  It was the first time to visit Galapagos Island for me, the team provided us with the best experience. We could see a variety of wild animals like turtles, sea... read more lions, iguanas, and so on. It's basically packaging local day tours as your preference, which means that flexible. We could choose the hotel, and change one day's activity from snorkeling to hiking to the volcano. Also, the team was very helpful to give us all-time support on the chat app, it made us feel secure throughout the five days.

  I have had the experience of a lifetime in the Galapagos Islands aboard the Ocean Spray. It was assisted in no small way by the by the efficient arrangements... read more made by Sofia of Columbus Travel Ecuador. Life aboard the Ocean Spray was very relaxing and...More

  We booked a cruise of 7 days on the Anahí and an island hopping for other 7 days on the Galapagos. The organisation was excellent and everywhere the staff and... read more guides where very friendly and courteous. Thank you very much - Rodrigo and all the...More

  Excellent organization and coordination for a group of over 40. The complexities were intense but the experience was amazing. Great hotels, good transportation, delicious food choices, excellent guides, amazing in... read more every way. Everyone felt well cared for and the owner went above and beyond to connect with individual needs.

  What an absolutely amazing time we had with the crew & other holiday makers. Our mission- see as much wildlife & up close as we could. TICK, TICK, TICK. ... read more Must see- Flamingoes, TICK, TICK, TICK, just amazing ! We were not disappointed. Must do- Snorkel...More

  Great time in Galapagos and Quito! Rodrigo planned our tour perfectly! He made sure I got good Vegan food in all places he booked. Great customer Service, always available on... read more phone and WhatsApp.

  My travel was amazing. I took a lot of pictures of gigant turtles, blue footed boobies and penguins. Therefore I did scuba dive with sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and... read more hundreds of fishes at Seymour, Mosquera and Daphne islands. Hotel was very comfortable with a beautiful sight of the sea. Also I visited Bartolomé Island, Tortuga Bay beach and Bahía de los Perros. Food was delicious at the entire island and Angermeyer restaurant is one of a kind. People in the islands are very kind and is 100% secure to travel despide of the coronavirus. Security is amazing cause there aren’t robbers. I totally recommend this experience!! …