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My clients that traveled over spring break; the Hodes to Costa Rica and the Perrys to Belize really enjoyed their stay. Thanks for all your help!
Read more “A Grand Slam Expedition! Galapagos, Mainland Ecuador, Machu Picchu & the Amazon!”
I want to share my clients’ comments regarding their Ecuador travel arrangements. With comments like these I will continue to direct business your way. Thanks for doing a great job for my valued clients.
My twin and I were overjoyed with every part of our Costa Rica Adventure! Thinking of the unique hotels, fantastic guides, fun activities, yummy food and the incredible weather, I have to say we both want to return to Costa Rica again very soon! Thank you very much!
Our group just returned from their trip to Chile & Argentina and had a fabulous experience. Everything went well, they loved their guides, drivers and all the tours that you booked for them. Especially enjoyed their meals. Thank you for taking amazing care of our guests.
Just a few lines to let you know how much my clients enjoyed their trip with your company. They only wished they had allotted more time. Thanks for taking care of them.
Thanks for the really great trip. Everything was stellar from the transfers, hotels and excursions.
Read more “Amazing Costa Rica Voluntarism & Adventure Vacation”
Hello EcoAmerica Tours Team; Just wanted to say thank you very much for a job well done. My clients came to see me today, they said everything worked as planned. They had wonderful guides, very knowledgeable, courteous, and polite. Hotels were great. They enjoyed the trip immensely. Take care.
Read more “Our trip to the Galapagos was a trip of a Lifetime!”
A big thank you to my BDM Marc for setting this up and the awesome support from Erin and the whole Eco-America Staff.
My compliments for another well-orchestrated trip for our mutual clients.. I love Peru so much and was sure your beautiful itinerary would be perfect for them.
My clients just came back from Costa Rica, they had a great time and everything was as good or better than expected. The whole family appreciated the fact that the entire vacation was planned with the adventures taking place at the beginning of the itinerary, and their beach stay at the end.
Thank you again for all of your good advice and planning such a great tour for my clients. You may happily use me as a referral!
My clients just returned from Peru and could not say more about the experience they had. Marc, you knocked it out of the park. Thank-you.
I wanted to thank you for the great Costa Rica service received by both of my recent bookings; the H family vacation as well as the S family Spring Break! I will be using you for all my Central and South American travels. Thank You!
Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Mr. Juliano recently returned from their Machu Picchu and Galapagos personal expedition. They very much enjoyed the personalized services your company planned for them; in fact we have other clients looking to do the same itinerary, we will keep you posted.
Thanks for putting together a wonderful Peruvian vacation for our group. No words can express the wonders of this beautiful and friendly country. Every minute of our holiday was magical; the guides were great and we all had a fantastic time.
Our Trip to Peru was Amazing, there are NO WORDS to describe what we saw or did. The Tour Guides and the drivers were AWESOME. The local people were great and very helpful when we needed. We feel very comfortable recommending your services, there was NOT One thing that went Wrong! Everything was Great!
Wanted to let you know my clients that went to Peru had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for helping me make their trip wonderful! Thanks Again!
EcoAmerica Tours put together a one of a kind trip for me that I took in June/July 2015. I traveled alone and I am a young female. I felt safe and had each day of my vacation planned out for me with a guide and a driver at minimal cost.
Just wanted to thank you again for all your help. Mr. Lain had an awesome Peru trip. He wants to go back and is working ‘rosetta stone’ to learn Spanish. 600 pictures, video and chitter bites were his treasures upon returning. He said he has lots to share with his students.
Thank you so much for all you did with the Jenkins and their Peru Getaway. They really enjoyed it very much!!! She stated that everything was wonderful.
Thank you for your follow up yesterday. Later in the day I heard from the Young’s and they really liked the tour and arrangements. Looking forward to working with you again in the future..
I just talked to the Miller’s. They had a wonderful time with all your arrangements. Everything went perfectly, just as you explained. They were very pleased. I want to thank you and hope to have to opportunity to work with you again. Your organization of the trip was perfect. Thanks for your attention to detail.
We toured the Doka coffee plantation and La Paz Waterfall gardens with Homer, and we were treated to way more than we could have imagined. Great knowledge of local flora, fauna, history, and a wonderful person overall. A wonderful day in the cloud forest!
Joe and his two daughters just came back from a wonderful Family Adventure Holiday in Costa Rica. Marcelo, you did it again! Everything was perfect, from beginning to end. I feel confident, comfortable and grateful, every time I put my clients in your very capable hands!
I want to let you know that Mr. and Mrs. K are back from their vacation in Costa Rica and they had a wonderful time. They mentioned that they especially enjoyed their time with Laura, their naturalist guide in Tortuguero as she did an exceptional job!
My son and I truly enjoyed the Peru Holiday Adventure you guys put together for us. I have shared my pictures from Machu Picchu with my clients and they all say that Machu Picchu is on their Bucket List. Thanks for a great travel experience!
Just a quick note to report that my clients, the Family of 15, had an awesome time in Peru and have arrived home safe and sound! Thanks for all your help!
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My clients just returned from Panama and loved it, thank you!
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Thank you for everything! EcoAmerica did a fabulous job. Always on time and we never had one delay or problem with anything on the trip. Amazing. Take care and many thanks for all you did to make this adventure AWESOME!
Thanks again for helping plan our trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu in Peru. We had a wonderful time.
Read more “One of the most beautiful and family friendly vacations we have ever been on”
Read more “During our South America trip every detail was just right”
I just wanted to share my clients’ comments with you on their trip to Peru over the Christmas holiday. They are well traveled and always give me input. I certainly will use your services again thanks to a job well done. Thank you and may we both have a prosperous new year.
Read more “A Fantastic Time in The Belizean Jungles and Beaches”
Thank you so much for helping us on this trip! The Red Mangrove was very accommodating and helpful to the enjoyment of our Galapagos trip. Never had an issue. Best people!
Our Galapagos Trip was great. Thanks for making this vacation the best ever. – Anita Durst
I just wanted to contact you after the AC Family trip in Costa Rica. Thank you again to have organized it, it was wonderful and the kids loved it. the weather was nice and we saw a lot of animals especially in Cano Negro!
Our clients, the R family just returned from their Peru vacation, they were very pleased with all the travel arrangements and they said their trip coordination was spectacular. Thank you very much once more since we always know our clients are in very good hands with EcoAmerica Tours.
Read more “I would not hesitate to use EcoAmerica Tours again for future travel”
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The Klein’s just returned from the trip to Costa Rica and had a fabulous experience. Everything went well, they loved the driver and all the tours that you booked for them. Thank you for always taking amazing care of our guests.
We loved all the excursions. The guides were great and The Turtle Inn Beachfront Resort in Placencia was extraordinary. Thank You Barbara and Thank You EcoAmerica Tours for putting together a wonderful, beach family vacation.
Hi Marcelo, the Bazants had a wonderful time in Ecuador and Panama, they were very impressed with your services and rest assured we will use your company again. Thanks again!
Read more “Thumbs up to EcoAmerica for a great Peru Vacation!”
Read more “The Galapagos Cruise and the Amazon Expedition were a complete success!”
The T. family just returned, they had a wonderful time in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.. They all got home with great memories of their Peru Holiday. They loved it! Thank you so much for all your help
I want you to know that we arrived safely back to the US. Thank you for all of your help with our changes due to the hurricane. We very much enjoyed Manuel Antonio and Arenal and are sorry that we missed Monteverde. Our guide, Homer, was terrific and we really enjoyed his knowledge and camaraderie.
Everything was perfect, like clockwork, by far the most amazing vacation I have ever had, you will be hearing from me again!
Read more “Our Peru Adventure fulfilled a dream that we weren’t sure we’d ever accomplish!”
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Read more “A wonderful Father & Son Adventure in the Jungles of Costa Rica!”
Read more “From the first phone call to your company I was hooked”
Read more “A Grand Slam Expedition! Galapagos, Mainland Ecuador, Machu Picchu & the Amazon!”
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This 8 day itinerary aboard the M/C Archipel I is one of the most visually and ecologically contrasting in the Galapagos. Read More
Journey from the remote, otherworldly Genovesa caldera and the golden bays of Bartolome to the lush highland forests of Santa Cruz and the wild, castaway beaches of Floreana. Along the way, marvel at the rugged volcanic peaks of San Cristobal and the exceptional birdwatching paradise of Espanola. Highlights of the journey include discovering rare geological formations inhabited by endemic songbirds on Santa Cruz Island, observing a breeding colony of American flamingos on Floreana while uncovering the island’s ancient, unsolved mysteries, and being mesmerized by the dramatic volcanic landscapes freshly formed at Bartolome and Pitt Point. You will also have the chance to snorkel in crystal clear waters alongside playful and curious sea lion cubs, an unforgettable encounter with Galapagos wildlife.
In summary, your Galapagos Cruise will take you on a journey visiting (*):
| MON | am | Arrival at Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| pm | Bachas Beach | |
| TUE | am | Prince Philip Steps: Genovesa |
| pm | Darwin Bay: Genovesa | |
| WED | am | Bartholomew |
| pm | Sullivan Bay: Santiago | |
| THU | am | Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve |
| pm | Fausto Llerena Breeding Center | |
| FRI | am | Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown: Floreana |
| pm | Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay: Floreana | |
| SAT | am | Gardner Bay: Española |
| pm | Suarez Point: Española | |
| SUN | am | Pitt Point: San Cristobal |
| pm | Witch Hill: San Cristobal | |
| MON | am | Lobos Islet: San Cristobal |
| Transfer to San Cristobal Airport |
In Baltra
AM: Arrival at Baltra airport
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you will pass through an inspection point to ensure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands. You will also be required to pay the Galapagos National Park entrance fee of 200 dollars, unless it has been prepaid. A guide will meet you, assist with your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor.
PM: Bachas: Santa Cruz
Around noon, you will board the Archipel cruise from Baltra Airport. Once on board, your cabins will be assigned and lunch will be promptly served. Your first excursion begins in the afternoon, after 2:00 PM, with a visit to Bachas Beach. This is a beautiful bay with soft, white coral sand, often visited by sea turtles nesting their eggs. Please watch your step. After some leisure time on the beach, you may explore a small lagoon hidden behind the coastal vegetation, where you might spot flamingos, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. You may also notice a few rusty barges left behind after World War II, when the United States used the island as a strategic base to protect the Panama Canal. After approximately two hours, you will return on board.
AM: Prince Philip’s Steps: Genovesa
Before landing, you will take a dinghy ride along the eastern arm of the caldera. As you approach, the towering 25 meter (80 foot) cliffs become truly impressive. You may spot a Galapagos fur seal resting or a seabird nesting on one of the ledges near the base. Upon arrival, you will begin a hike, climbing a steep staircase from the landing dock up to a thicket of palo santo shrubs. Red footed boobies often nest in these scarce trees, avoiding the rocky ground below. At the edge of the rim, the vegetation clears, revealing sweeping panoramic views, a refreshing sea breeze, and the spectacular aerial displays of countless seabirds. Continuing along the exposed rim, you will pass colonies of Nazca boobies before reaching an area densely populated by nesting storm petrels. If you are lucky, you may even spot a well camouflaged short eared owl hunting among them.
PM: Darwin Bay: Genovesa
Inside the submerged caldera of Genovesa lies Darwin Bay, which measures over 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) in diameter and is nearly 200 meters (650 feet) deep. This compact area offers many surprises as you walk along a coral sand beach, cross barren lava formations and creeks, pass tidal pools and shrubs, and follow the tops of cliffs. In this peaceful environment, every species has carved out its own ecological niche, living in harmony without disturbing others.
AM: Bartholomew
The beautiful volcanic islet of Bartholomew is among the youngest islands and, on a geological scale, was born relatively recently from fire. Although it may seem lifeless at first glance, Bartholomew offers some of the wildest landscapes and most breathtaking panoramas in the entire archipelago. To enjoy the postcard-perfect view of the idyllic Pinnacle Bay, you will climb the stairs to the viewpoint at the top of the island (114 meters / 375 feet). Here, you enter a dramatic world of extinct spatter cones, craters, and lightweight lava droplets spewed out by fiery fountains. The summit trail is also perfect for observing how sparse pioneer vegetation, such as lava cactus, struggles to take root in the bare, virgin lava fields.
PM: Sullivan Bay: Santiago
Arriving at Sullivan Bay feels like landing on the moon. The desolate, expansive lava fields appear mostly lifeless at first. Yet this stark landscape, which is especially popular among photographers, offers surprising moments of life and beauty. Green sea turtles often burrow in the small white sand beach, where you may also spot crabs, blue herons, and oystercatchers.
AM: Twin Craters and El Chato Reserve: Santa Cruz
The native Scalesia forest of El Chato Tortoise Reserve is the best place to observe Galapagos giant tortoises in their most authentic setting. While the breeding centers guarantee sightings of tortoises in their corrals, nothing compares to seeing them in the wild. Though the area can be moist and muddy, your visit may become an adventurous quest, especially when the tortoises quietly leave their favorite pond.
The Twin Craters, located on either side of the road leading to Puerto Ayora, are impressive geological formations. These are not true volcanic craters but were formed by magma domes that hardened on the outside while lava continued flowing inside. This process left large empty magma chambers that eventually collapsed, creating two large holes. The craters lie within a lush Scalesia cloud forest, a high-altitude plant species endemic to the Galapagos. This area is also home to the carpenter finch, known for using tools to find food, and you may also spot the vermilion flycatcher, a small red-breasted bird.
PM: Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre: Santa Cruz
At this site, you can observe giant tortoises from various islands of the archipelago. These tortoises are part of a captive breeding program aimed at repopulating areas where their populations have declined. Land iguanas from Santa Cruz, Isabela, and North Seymour are also included in similar efforts, as their numbers were severely impacted by the presence of feral dogs.
One of the main attractions is the embalmed Lonesome George, estimated to have died at between 93 and 109 years old. He is recognized as the last of his species and has become a powerful symbol of conservation efforts in the Galapagos. The tortoises in the breeding program are accustomed to human presence, making this a great opportunity for close-up observation and photography.
AM: Cormorant Point and Devil’s Crown: Floreana
Cormorant Point, at the northern tip of Floreana Island, features unique green and white sand beaches shaped by volcanic and marine activity. Visitors can encounter Galapagos sea lions, stingrays, and, during nesting season, Pacific green turtles. Nearby, Devil’s Crown offers exceptional snorkeling over a coral reef teeming with sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, colorful fish, and occasionally dolphins. Due to strong currents, it is best suited for experienced swimmers.
PM: – Post Office Bay and Baroness Lookout: Floreana
Post Office Bay on Floreana Island is famous for its historic 18th-century barrel mailbox, once used by sailors and still functioning today through a unique honor system. Visitors can relax on the beach alongside sea lions, green turtles, golden rays, and the archipelago’s only southeastern colony of penguins. A short hike to the Baroness Lookout offers panoramic coastal views and insight into Floreana’s colorful human history.
AM: Osborn Islet and Gardner Bay: Española
The striking white beach at Gardner Bay is an important breeding site for Pacific green turtles. However, its main attraction is the Galapagos sea lion colony. Females remain in this nursery year round, nursing their pups until they are three years old, although the pups begin fishing at just five months. During the breeding and mating season, the colony grows even larger.
PM: Suarez Point: Española
Huge ocean waves crash against the southern basaltic cliffs of Suarez Point, creating a spectacular blowhole that sends water shooting meters into the air, depending on the season, tide, and strength of the sea breeze. Take a moment to pause in silence at this iconic viewpoint and turn the experience into a lasting memory.
AM: Pitt Point: San Cristobal
Two wind-sculpted tuff cones at Pitt Point mark the extreme eastern end of San Cristobal and of the entire archipelago. These cliffs were the first sight of land when HMS Beagle and Charles Darwin arrived on September 15, 1835. On the small green sand beach below, you will be greeted by a group of barking Galapagos sea lions. This is a bachelor colony where males typically relax and prepare for fighting and mating.
PM: Witch Hill: San Cristobal
The primary attraction of this site is the coral sand beach, an excellent spot for swimming and snorkeling. Witch Hill, the remains of a tuff cone, was one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. It boasts an impressive landscape where coastal and migratory birds such as pelicans, blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls are often seen, along with sea lions and marine iguanas. At times, the lagoon dries up completely, leaving deposits of salt on the bottom. The people of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno once used the lagoon as a salt mine.
AM: Lobos Islet: San Cristobal
The beach at Lobos Islet harbors a colony of Galapagos sea lions. As in other colonies across the archipelago, you can approach nursing females within a few meters. During the breeding season, territorial males visit the colony to defend and mate with the harem on their part of the beach. This low islet is home to more than just sea lions. Two other emblematic species breed here: male blue-footed boobies and great frigatebirds, who try to impress females (and tourists) with clumsy dances, showing off their striking blue feet or inflating their balloon-sized scarlet pouches. During the breeding season, fluffy, hungry chicks cry for food, and when their wings are strong enough, they learn to fly. After this, assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members, you will be taken to San Cristobal airport.
