7 Days Galápagos Island Hopping: San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz & Isabela

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  Peter4.0•September 2026
  You shud have more control or awareness of the local reps in the various countries and also the situation in each...
  You shud have more control or awareness of the local reps in the various countries and also the situation in each country pertains local travel as some of these are very challenging and dangerous. Especially for a young lady or woman! 3am on some dark and dangerous roads for many hours in the dark and foreign countries especially on very wholey and very rough roads is not acceptable. Consider local trains or flights instead!Show more
  Traveled in September 2026
  

  Reply from: Responsible Travel South America

  Thank you so much for your feedback, Peter! I really appreciate you sharing your experience, and your comment about the early departure in Cusco is valuable to me. I want to explain that this early start was for the train to Machu Picchu. Since train departure times are fixed and require an early pickup, it was a short transfer with a trusted, known driver, not a long drive on rough roads. That said, I completely understand how an early departure like this can feel stressful, especially in an unfamiliar place, and I will keep working closely with my local team to make sure every traveler feels safe and well taken care of, no matter the hour. I will be sure to share your feedback with the whole team, as it helps us keep improving the experience for future travelers. Thank you again for your honesty, and I hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure in Ecuador or South America. Best wishes, Jeferson and the Responsible Travel team.

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  Michael4.0•August 2025
  The 7 day Galapagos Islands tour is a good way to see 3 of the many islands. There are many early mornings activities...
  The 7 day Galapagos Islands tour is a good way to see 3 of the many islands. There are many early mornings activities so it was reassuring to have some free time before dinner. On the 3 mornings that require very early transfers, we only got breakfast once. The transfers require a short taxi ute ride followed by a short boat ride ($1 cost) before reaching the ferry (do not sit at the front as you will feel every bump and may not get fresh air (think fumes)). We selected Standard accommodation and we were disappointed with the lack of expected facilities (no chair to sit on, no towel rack, room facing the main street) but at least they had running water (once it was fixed at 1 hotel), a bed and air conditioning (1 sounded like a jet engine). The tours were great and catered for all participants (languages and speed of walking). If you do the hike to Sierra Negra, ensure you have good boots, sun cream, plenty of water and snacks and maybe walking poles to cope with the rough terrain after reaching the craters rim. If you go snorkelling ensure you hire wetsuits and we thought they were provided - they were only once provided out of the 3 occasions. Josselyn was very helpful notifying us of changes to times and fixing some of the accommodation problems.Show more
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  Traveled in August 2025
  

  Reply from: Responsible Travel South America

  Hello Michael, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Galapagos experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tours, found the guides attentive to all participants, and appreciated the punctuality and kindness of our service providers and drivers. We sincerely regret that the Standard category accommodations did not fully meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding facilities, breakfast availability on early transfer days, and wetsuit provision is very valuable to us. We will review these points with our local partners to ensure greater consistency and comfort for future guests. It is wonderful to know that Josselyn was able to assist you throughout your journey and provide support when needed. Your comments about the Sierra Negra hike and snorkelling will also be very helpful for other travelers preparing for their trip. We truly appreciate your constructive feedback as it helps us improve our services. We hope to welcome you again in the future, perhaps with a higher accommodation category that would better suit your expectations. Warm regards, Responsible Travel

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