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 the bartholome day tour. It was absolutely worth the money! Very luxurious yacht, great food. We were even able to snorkle with penguins and turtles! Highly recommended. Heard... read more that bartholome is the best island for a day tour...

  We booked the Galapagos Passion Luxury Cruise through Rodrigo at Galapagos Natural Life. Rodrigo was extremely helpful, explained all of the options and gave us the best rates we could... read more find (which we knew as we had checked with other tour agencies). He organised everything perfectly including the salvaconducto required and made sure to tell us to print documents (we saw other people struggling in the airport who had not realised they needed to do this!). He also has contacts to ensure you can take a covid test to enter the Galapagos as required. The Passion cruise was absolutely amazing and we saw all the animals that we wanted to see (including sea lions, tortoises, plenty of the birds, sea turtles, penguins and even a snake!). We were so glad we booked with Rodrigo as everything was perfect including our dietary requirements. He even got us a cheaper deal for the flights! There are lots of options available here which we were able to review before we picked the Passion cruise. Rodrigo is also easily contactable so if you have any questions he is happy to help out. I would definitely recommend this agency if you are looking for a cruise around the Galapagos!

  Booked a last-minute Galapagos cruise through Rodrigo and his team at Natural Life. Rodrigo's deep knowledge and personal insights into the cruise operators, sights and routes really helped us... read more to choose the right boat and route to match our needs. As it turned out, the...More

  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.

  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

  We went with 2 other couples to experience the awe and wonder of the Galápagos Islands and we were very pleased with all aspects of our trip. Organization, details... read more handled exceptionally well, are only a small part of this companies expertise. From start to finish everything was handled efficiently, professionally and there were no details left out. Thanks for an exceptional experience!

  We contacted Rodrigo when another trip fell thru because of Covid. He was able to book a 4 plus 8 day back to back trip on the Anahi. He... read more did this is just a few days and we left within 5 days of contacting him. Everything was seemless. He picked us up at the airport delivered us to our hotel. He made suggestions of where to shop and eat. No request went unanswered. He took us to the airport for our trip to the Galapagos and made sure we got our park pass and boarding pass.
When we returned from a great 12 day trip, Anahi was the perfect 16 passenger boat, he was at the airport to meet us again. The personal service was never ending. He and the Anahi were the best.
The Naturalist Gallo was very knowledgeable and catered to all the guest. I couldn't think how this could have worked out better . I highly recommend Rodrigo.

  We booked the Galapagos Passion Luxury Cruise through Rodrigo at Galapagos Natural Life. Rodrigo was extremely helpful, explained all of the options and gave us the best rates we could... read more find (which we knew as we had checked with other tour agencies). He organised everything perfectly including the salvaconducto required and made sure to tell us to print documents (we saw other people struggling in the airport who had not realised they needed to do this!). He also has contacts to ensure you can take a covid test to enter the Galapagos as required. The Passion cruise was absolutely amazing and we saw all the animals that we wanted to see (including sea lions, tortoises, plenty of the birds, sea turtles, penguins and even a snake!). We were so glad we booked with Rodrigo as everything was perfect including our dietary requirements. He even got us a cheaper deal for the flights! There are lots of options available here which we were able to review before we picked the Passion cruise. Rodrigo is also easily contactable so if you have any questions he is happy to help out. I would definitely recommend this agency if you are looking for a cruise around the Galapagos! …

  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

  Rodrigo did an excellent job of making our trip a great success. We had a great time. I would definitely book through Rodrigo again.

  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 …

  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. …

  We booked our Galapagos tour with Galapagos Natural Life. First thing is that both Joseph and Rodrigo were extremely responsive throughout the booking process. They were also very flexible. We... read more couldn't get a cruise due to the sold-out situation, but they worked with me to...More

  Rodrigo Canchig at Galapagos Natural Life organized a trip for me and my family, a group of 11 people. We had an 8 night cruise on the Beluga Yacht... read more around Isabela Island, and a few days in mainland Ecuador before and after.
Our experience was amazing, and everything was so well organized that we could just enjoy it without any worries.
The boat was very comfortable, and the staff were amazing. The food was good, everything was always clean, the panga drivers were very skilled and everyone was so attentive to our needs. Our naturalist, Richard Ruiz, was great. He was very organized, knowledgeable, and responsive to everyone's needs and expectations.
Rodrigo also helped us organize transport around Quito, and our driver was also great - always on time, very kind and a good driver.
If you are organizing a trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador, I highly recommend contacting Rodrigo at Galapagos Natural Life.