Testimonials and Recommendations
Galapagos Island Tours

 

 

Wade
New Zeland
Daphne
July, 2011

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Hi Julia,
The cruise was fantasic. Much better than expected and we expected a lot!!
The boat is beautiful , much more first class than mid-range. The crew was very nice and the guide fantastic. The itinerary was perfect.

Thanks a lot!!!

Yaelle

Israel
October 2011
Archipel I

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Hi Ivonne

I have to tell you, we had the BEST TIME EVER in the Galapagos.  Everything was first class and perfect!  The Red Mangrove properties, both on Santa Cruz and Isabela were beautiful.  The staff were really friendly, especially in Santa Cruz and they upgraded us to a suite when we returned from Isabela.  Did you have something to do with that?  It was a PERFECT surprise and the room, Azul, is beautiful.  It has a huge balcony overlooking the water and I LOVED it! I will pay extra to stay in that room next time.

The diving worked out really well, both on Santa Cruz and Isabela. We saw hammerheads, mantas, sea lions, a penguin and WHALES!  We absolutely loved the island of Isabela and will spend more time on that island when we book our next trip with you! :-)  I am thinking about starting to save money now and we can go back in 2013 or 2014. 

I have loved working with you and your recommendation for us to go to two islands and stay at the Red Mangrove properties was absolutely perfect.  The tours too..I almost forgot!  We had a great guide, Gandhy, for 2 tours and Fernanda was excellent for the Darwin tour.  On all three tours, we were the only people with our guide!  Such private tours was not expected! :-)  We decided not to do the Sierra Negro tour. It was really foggy and damp as well as Paul's back AND knee were really bothering him.  We figured a hike would not make him feel any better.  We had a great day hanging out in Isabela instead.  I LOVED Isabela.

I have to run...could talk all day about how amazing our trip was and what a great job you did! :-)

I'll send you a link to pics as soon as we have them. 

Sending a hug and muchas, muchas gracias por todo!

Sarah

Sarah & Paul
USA
Red Mangrove – diving program
September, 2011

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Dear Elena

Thank you for helping to make our holiday in Ecuador so enjoyable and free of worry. We have no hesitation in recommending Columbus Travel to our friends in Australia and England.

Kind regards

Malcolm and Carole

Carole and Malcom
Australia
Eclipse, La Selva and Ecuador
October 2011

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Dear Vero
I must thank you, Vero, for putting together this wonderful trip. Without your patience and knowledge we would certainly not had such a spectacular experience. What can I say about the Cormorant other that truly exceptional. Sandra tended to our every need and from the chef to the boat drivers to the room cleaners everyone made us feel welcome, comfortable and happy. We saw some fabulous sites and it was an experience that none of us will ever forget. How lucky we were to be on that boat with that crew.

Kate
USA
Cormorant
October 2011

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Dear Vero,
We wanted to thank you for the great trip you organized for us.
Thanks for all the information you provided to us.
Regards,
 
Charlotte and Rogier

Charlotte
USA
Archipel1
August 2011

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Hello Vero,
Some time ago you helped us plan our honeymoon to Ecuador. We had a fabulous time
thank you!

Danielle

Danielle
UK
Full climbing trip
June 2011

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Dear Ivonna,
I wanted to write and tell you thank you for all the help you gave me in srtting up my trip to the Galapagos.  It was fantastic!  I am still in awe of what I did see and experience.  The accomadations were perfect, the crew on the Anahi were exeptional and our guide was great.  The hotel Anahi in Quito is a gem, wonderful people.
Thanks so much, I would recommend you and your agency to anyone.
Sincerely,
Debra Hawkins

Debra  
USA
Anahí + Hotel Anahí + land services
October, 2011

1 pax

 

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Hola Christian,
Queria comentarte que todo fue muy bien, nos encanto el viaje, estaba todo muy bien organizado y el Santa Cruz es una muy buena opción y toda la gente que trabaja allí es muy profesional. Disfrutamos mucho la visita a Las Galapagos. Gracias por toda tu ayuda.
Saludos cordiales,
Cristina

Cristina Veciana
Spain
Santa Cruz
August 2011

 

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Elena,

My wife and I wanted to thank you for arranging such a wonderful trip. We had a great time! 

Thanks,

Kyle & Sarah

Kyle and Sarah ( honeymoon)
USA
Explorer and Sacha Lodge
August 2011

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Elena,

I wanted to thank you for all you assistance with our travel plans.  The trip to Galapagos and Ecuador land tour were wonderful!  Jorge was a great guide. I left the survey at the reception of the Marriot hotel please arrange to pick it up and feel free to use my comments on your site.

Thanks again for all your help in making this trip a memorable one for my family.

Ishac Family
USA
Explorer and Land
August 2011

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Vero,
We had a wonderful trip. Thanks for your help!

Frank
USA
Cruise Archipel
August 2011

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Hello Vero,
I just wanted to let you know that we truly enjoyed the trip to Peru and the Galapagos that you put together for us. We had a truly wonderful time. Thanks you for all your effort and planning. You did a great job and all your efforts were truly appreciated.

Harry
USA
Cruise Cormorant Galapagos + Peru tour
August 2011

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Hi Julia,

We are now back in the US after our cruise in the Galápagos.

We just wanted to let you know that we had a perfect time on board the Eden. Everything was amazing. The boat was better than what we expected and the crew was very welcoming. Our guide, Ruben - a freelance - had an impressive knowledge of the islands and their wildlife and was very good at sharing it with us. He took perfect care of us during the whole trip and was great at animating the group. And the itinerary was ideal, every day was packed full of activities and we saw so much!

Thanks for everything you did to help us organize this trip. It couldn't have been better.

Have a great day,
Rémi

Tatum and Remy
USA
Eden 8 day cruise

July 2011

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Vero-
We are home in California after 8 days on Millennium boat.
The cruise was very nice with no problems.  I will refer you to anyone that asks.
Thank you for all you help.

Scott
USA
Cruise Millenium
August 2011

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Hola Ivonne

Ya estamos de vuelta de ecuador, gracias por todo
galapagos y el pais entero increible ...
la gente del redmangroove espectacular

saludos

David
España
Red Mangrove Lodge / Full dive adventure in Galapagos

July, 2011

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Hi Christian,
Sorry for the delayed response.  I wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos.  Thank you so much for your help!  In fact, I am suggesting you and your company to a friend of mine.  Hopefully you can find him a good deal if he decides to go! :) 
 
Thanks again,
Pauline

LIM, Pauline
USA
Santa Cruz
May 2011

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Christian,

Sorry for being tardy with this, but we had to catch up on a few things in New York.

In short, our experience with Columbus Travel was fantastic from beginning to end.  Your website is easy to navigate and provides all the necessary information.  And of course, you were responsive to every request we made -- looking at boats, hotels, etc. as well as pointing us in a direction we might not have thought of on our own (Napo).

We really enjoyed meeting you and your wife in Quito.  It really put a personal touch on the trip, and I can't thank you enough for going above-and-beyond in getting the mosquito nets for us.  That absolutely saved the day!

As far as the trips themselves, we were surprised to find we liked Napo as much or better as we did the Galapagos.  There was a little unpredictability on the guides in the Galapagos -- our first guide Billy was not as knowledgeable as we'd hoped, but our second guide Gino definitely was.  I understand all of those guides work on a trip-by-trip basis so you can't guarantee that any one guide will be on any one boat, so as we say "it is what it is".

The other thing I would change on the Galapagos is the time we spent snorkeling.  A lot of times that felt like it was just a way to fill time, when we could have otherwise been hiking and seeing new things.  Don't get me wrong, Devil's Crown was absolutely amazing.  But some of the beach snorkeling got a little mundane.

As far as Napo, that was an incredible trip and a great recommendation.  When we first arrived, we thought that we should have booked a longer (7-8 day) trip there.  But honestly I don't think I would do more than 4-5 days.  We were getting worn out (in a good way) from hiking through all the mud by the end of the trip.  We loved every minute of it.  

They could shorten up the event with the Anangu women (especially going through the traps) but overall that was a great experience.  Frankly I think they should move their gift shop from the hut on the Napo River to the lodge itself.  I bet they would sell a lot more stuff if it's right there by the dinner tables.  Our guide Juan Carlos was young, energetic and he knew more about Amazon wildlife and plants than I could have ever imagined.

And finally, we had a great time with Juan, who took us to Cotopaxi and the equator.  We had a fantastic lunch on our day to Cotopaxi, and Juan was very polite, funny and knowledgeable.  He was a great recommendation and the trips were a good value.

We're happy to be references if anyone wants to speak to us about the trips we took, about you or about Columbus Travel.  And you can expect to hear from us again -- maybe the Inca Trail or the Ecuadorian coast.  There's so much to do that we'll need your help again.

Best wishes,
Britt and Meghan

Brit & Meghan
USA
Galaven I and Napo Wildlife
July 2011

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thank you for all your time organizing our trip.  It was wonderful to have the drivers meet us at the airport each time and take us to the hotel.  The Fuente was very nice.
thank you for the suggestion and the organization.
Valerie

Valerie  
USA
Isabela and Napo Wildlife  
On : July 2011

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Christian,

just to let you know we had a brilliant time on the Galaven - food was fantastic and islands & animals amazing.

regards

Peter Weekes

WEEKES, Peter
ENGLAND
Galaven
June 2011

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Hi Christian,

Thanks for the follow up.

All went well in the Galapagos. The cruise was excellent and the hotels were great. The service at Sol y mar could not have been better with a combination of professionalism and personal attention. 

Thanks for you help and we will be happy to recommend your services if the opportunities comes up. We were actually referred to you by some friends.

Regards,

Iris and Zvi

Zvi & Iris
USA
Galapagos Explorer II + Casa Iguana Mar y sol + Sol y Mar
June / July 2011

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Dear Vero,
Just wanted to let you know we had a fabulous trip and we are all really missing Galapagos and can´t wait to return one day.

Thank you again for making the arrangements, etc.

Jharna & Vikas
England
Mary Anne
June 2011

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Hi, Ivonne – I wanted to tell you that my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Guayaquil at the Hostel Macaw and our cruise on the Queen of Galapagos to the Galapagos Islands from May 14-22.  The Hostel was lovely and clean and the staff most helpful in all areas.  The transport services were prompt and efficient – very impressive!  On our trip back to the Hostel from the airport after the cruise my brother Bill dropped his wallet in the van.  The driver called the Hostel to say he had it and delivered it back to him after he finished his rounds.  We were very very appreciative of his honesty and it certainly saved Bill a LOT of inconvenience and headaches at the end of our vacation.

The ship was good – nice crew, good food (lots and lots of vegetables and options for our vegetarians, too!), all in all very satisfactory, although the cabins, while very clean, could have used a few repairs on faucets, hardware, etc.  The guide that was assigned to our group – Ruly Menoscal – was terrific.  His English was excellent and his knowledge of the islands, history, animals, birds, fish was impressive  and interesting.  Unfortunately, we did have quite a bit of sea sickness in our group.  I had taken some over the counter pills obtained from a scuba/dive shop here in Virginia and I wore the pressure bands so I luckily escaped most of the problems. 

Thank you so much for all your assistance in planning our travels to Ecuador.  We met some other passengers who booked with Columbus Travel and in comparing notes with other passengers we agreed that your company was the most informative, organized and helpful!

Best to you and wishes for continued success in your business,

Kathy
USA
May 2011
Hotel Macaw & Queen of Galapagos

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Hello Elena,

I email just to say again how much we appreciate your assistance in arranging our trip to Guayaquil, the Galapagos, and Quito.  Everything went very well, we had a great time, and your help was a big part of that success.  My wife already wants to visit again!  In particular, the Odyssey and itinerary were varied and interesting and Casa San Marcos was a wonderful window in to old Quito and hospitality.  I will certainly tell my friends to call you if they want to visit Ecuador. 

Thank you very much.

Jeff
USA
Odyssey
June 2011

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Hello Elena,

I think I can speak for our group when I say that our trip to the Galapagos Islands on the Athala was an amazing, magical experience. It far exceeded my own expectations.

The crew was exceptional, warm, welcoming, fun, and provided utmost quality as far as service is concerned.
Our guide, George, did a fantastic job educating us along the way and was of great help to all who needed guidance during our snorkeling excursions;  
Pepe (Jose Luis?), the bartender, sang lovely songs and entertained us, as well as served us beautifully for each meal. He made our stay especially fun.
The captain, Miguel, was kind, pleasant and courteous;
Our panga ‘drivers’ Herman and…..sorry I cannot retrieve the other name-both so helpful and kind;
Darwin, the chef –exquisite meals, each and every one! He is amazing;
Martin, who made us giddy with the pleasure of towel sculptures and kept our cabins beautifully clean, with a smile to be remembered;
And those who I cannot remember names….they were all wonderful. All of the crew, wonderful. Please if you can, extend once again our gratitude for such an enchanting time spent on the Athala. I will never forget it.

Elaine
USA
Athala charter

June 2011

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Hi!

We thought we ought to send a big "THANK YOU!" to you for getting us those 8 amazing days on the Mary Anne!
It was truly unforgettable.

Everything about the trip was better than we expected. Thank you for all your help and guidance. Keep up the good work!

Love,
Hilde & Stig

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Vero,

My wife & I want you to know that we really enjoyed our Ecuador tour, and that all of the bookings, transfers, etc. that you arranged occurred without any problems. 
Thank you for all of your efforts, and for your always quick and clear responses to my many questions!

Glenn
USA
May 18 – 31
Ht Plaza Sucre, Quito city tour, Galapagos Explorer II, Casa del Suizo

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Hi Ivonne,
I just wanted to write and thank you for all your help in planning our trip to the Galapagos.  We had a wonderful time!  It was a truly unforgettable trip and I just wanted to thank you for all your help throughout the process.  We were incredibly pleased with Columbus Travel and with the entire experience.

Thank you!

Julianne and family
USA
Galaven May 27-31

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Hallo Vero !
We are at Home. Thank you for all. The service was perfect !!!!!
It was a wonderful time in Ecuador. We made 8000 Pictures from the Trip.
Say hallo to Alfredo. He was a very good tour guide.
Kind regards
Udo

2 pax
May 8 – 22
Archipel, Napo Wildlife, Marriot, Cotopaxi, City tour
Germany

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Dear Vero,
Dear Columbus Travel-Team,
Now I am back in Switzerland and I would like to thank you for the very good organization of our stay on the Galapagos Islands! We had a great time on the Galapagos Islands with many unforgettable experiences. I am sure that I will come back another time. I will absolutely recommend you to other persons planning a journey to the Galapagos Islands.

Beatrice

Switzerland
Traveled on the the forgotten path and beyond tour
May 2 – 8, 2011

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Dear Elena,

About 10 years ago our daugther took a spanish course at the Simon Bolivar school and she made a trip to the Galapagos with Columbus travel.
That’s how we got in contact with Columbus travel.
We are so glad we chose Columbus travel for our trip to Peru and the Galapagos.

Tired, but very satisfied we arrived home yesterday.
Getting the trip organised was no problem at all with you on the other side of the world. Any question we had was answered immediately.

In every place we arrived somebody was waiting for us. The guides were very good and friendly. The transport was perfect and the hotels wonderful.
We enjoyed the beautiful landscapes of Peru and the friendly people.
The Galapagos were even better if possible. Thanks to you everything went well. One little misunderstanding was solved straight away.
You even took care of our luggage in Guayaquil! We thank you again for all you have done.

Because of you this was a wonderful holiday without any worries.
I’m sorry you don’t organise trips in Asia or Africa!
We will certainly recommend Columbus Travel and you specifically as a contact for any of our friends who may wish to travel to Peru or the Galapagos in the future. 
Thanks again,

Roel + Irene Straathof and Peter + Ineke Slee

4 pax
Holanda, April 2011
Traveled on the Athala and Peru Tour

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Hi Elena,

I wanted to let you know that we’re back from our trip and absolutely loved it!  Thanks very much for making the arrangements.  Everything worked out great.  The Eclipse was fantastic! 

We will be telling all our friends about our trip and suggesting that they use you if they want to go to Ecuador/Peru!

Thanks again,

Jim Colvin

4 pax
Canada
Eclipse May

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Hi Elena,
Jim and I want to say how much we enjoyed your country.  The tours were great and Byron is just the best tour guide ever.  He was always concerned about us and was polite, informative and helpful in all ways possible.   One day we would love to come back again and see the other parts of Ecuador.

Thank you again for all your help in planning this trip.

Victoria McGinnis

2 pax
USA
Land May

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Please be sure and share my comments with your boss.  First, let me thank you and your staff for the most exceptional trip either Joan or I have ever taken.  That says a lot since I travel almost 200,000 kilometers per year.  Second, not a small part of the success of the trip was you.  I have never received the level of personal service you provided.  It was like being hand held through Quito and the Galapagos.  The Swisshotel was an excellent property.  Room great, breakfast great, staff attentive.  The added city tour and room before travel home was deeply appreciated.  Third, the Eclipse was all you predicted.  Great ship, excellent crew, too much good food, and superb guides.  I've already spoken to many about the trip and Columbus Travel.  I told them you cannot do Galapagos without them!  We will be considering a group trip as we begin to formulate work with the ministry of health.
In the mean time our personal Gracias me Amigo for all you did.
Adios

Marv and Joan Wayne
USA
Eclipse June 7-14

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Please be sure and share my comments with your boss.  First, let me thank you and your staff for the most exceptional trip either Joan or I have ever taken.  That says a lot since I travel almost 200,000 kilometers per year.  Second, not a small part of the success of the trip was you.  I have never received the level of personal service you provided.  It was like being hand held through Quito and the Galapagos.  The Swisshotel was an excellent property.  Room great, breakfast great, staff attentive.  The added city tour and room before travel home was deeply appreciated.  Third, the Eclipse was all you predicted.  Great ship, excellent crew, too much good food, and superb guides.  I've already spoken to many about the trip and Columbus Travel.  I told them you cannot do Galapagos without them!  We will be considering a group trip as we begin to formulate work with the ministry of health.
In the mean time our personal Gracias me Amigo for all you did.
Adios

Marv and Joan Wayne
USA
Eclipse June 7-14

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Thanks Ivonne!!
We are flying back to quito in an hour.
The cruise was FANTASTIC!
Great crew! Awesome guide!
Terrific adventure!
Best,

Ron Wolotzky
USA
ATHALA May 7-14

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Hi Christian,

Nice to hear from you.  Our trip was terrific!  We really enjoyed ourselves.  The service that you provided us was great and excluding the one minor time issue with the Emetebe, everything exceeded our expectations.  Particularly the recommendation to take Santa Cruz ship - it was perfect for our needs and was a very professional operation.  Of course, we would have like to stay at Le Parc hotel for our last night but it was an unforeseen circumstance and they went above and beyond to accommodate us for the inconvenience.  

We will definitely be back to Ecuador and next time will bring our son!  I will contact you again for our future travel needs.

Thanks again,

Yaniv.

Santa Cruz del 29 de Abril al 2 de Mayo.

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Hi Elena,

We have just returned from our Galapagos trip which was absolutely fantastic.

Thanks for organising our accommodation, transfers and most of all the Galaxy boat
which was superb. The crew, the guide and the boat were fantastic and we had a great
time with them and the other guests.

Thanks again for organising the trip for us.

Regards,

Bob

2 pax
Australia
Galaxy
Abril

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Hola Christian,

Hemos pasado una chévere semana en las islas Galápagos! Era maravilloso; el barco era muy cómodo, el guía muy interesante y los paysajes inolvidables!

Mi mamá se fue hoy en la mañana y yo estoy en Latacunga.

Muchísimas gracias para todo! Todo era perfecto y muy bien organisado! =)

Saludos,

Emilie y Sonia

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Dear Christian,
Just a note to thank you for arranging such a wonderful vacation for us, We arrived home safe and sound and will cherish all the memories.
Warm Regards.
Jeanne

Queen Beatriz del 6 al 10 de Abril.

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Yes, Elena, thank you VERY MUCH for your help throughout the planning and trip time.  We had a great time and will certainly be recommending Columbus Travel to others to use!

Regards,
Janet

2 pax
USA
Eclipse
Abr 2011

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Yes I scheduled. The trip was fantastic. Eclipse crew and the whole experience could not have been better.  
All set for tomorrow. Thank you for your efforts for us!

2 pax
Eclipse
Abr 11
USA

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Hi Elena! I just wanted to thank you again for an amazing trip. We had such a great time and I can't wait to visit S America again!
Thanks for all your help -
Angie

2 pax
Eclipse + Peru
Abr 2011
USA

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Dear Ivonne,

we want to say : THANK YOU VERY MUCH,  you made our holidays brilliant !!!!

Your recommendation regarding the ship was excellent, we enjoyed it really. We would like to say thank you especially for your help with our luggage problems. Without your help this wouldn´t have gone so fast.

Stay as you are, very kind tour operator, friendly, helpful, ...

If we ever go back to South America it will be a pleasure to book again with you!

Greetings from Vienna

Andreas & Evelyn Steininger

Austria
Evolution
Feb 26-Mar 5

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Dear Elena,

back at home we are writing to say thank you for your very good organization of our journey to ecuador/galapagos - everything works how it was planned!
Our holidays were outstanding, especially  the galapagos cruise with the Athala and our visit of the hacienda St. Augustin de Callo.

We will recommend you.

Best wishes

Margit Kautenburger & Jürgen Kreusch

2 pax
Athala
Marzo 2011
alemania

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Hi Vero,

I just wanted to write and let you know what a FABULOUS trip we had to the Galapagos.  Our guide was wonderful.  His English was excellent and he was very knowledgeable.  We especially appreciated his flexibility (although the itinerary was so perfect, we really didn't change anything)! Of course, the Iquana Crossing in Isabela was beautiful with amazing service and the Angermeyer on Santa Cruz was also lovely.
I honestly cannot think of one negative thing to say about the entire vacation starting with the excellent service that we received from you and ending with Pablo flying back with us to Quito and not leaving our side.

Warm regards,
Lori

Lori Melman x 6
Israel
Feb 18 - 28
Quito: Hotel Real Audiencia y Relicario del Carmen

Galapagos MULTISPORT PROGRAM

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Dear Ivonne

Thank you so much for all your help and the help of yOur team.  We had a Wonderful holiday and it was made all the more enjoyable by the excellent management of the trip by Columbus Travel.  We really appreciated the professional way everything was organized.

Unfortunately I suffered from altitude sickness when I was in Quito but we were able to leave one day earlier, which made all the difference.  Thanks again for making the hotel changes at short notice

Best wishes
Janet
Janet Ellis

Janet Ellis x 2
Australian
Beagle Feb 8-15

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Hello Elena

Thus a greeting from Frants and Lis.
We are very pleased with the entire course of the ride, it's been a pleasure throughout.
Many thanks to you for a good and fast service.

Best regards
Lis and Frants

2 pax Dinamarca
Isabela
Febrero 2011

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Hi Elena,

I just want to thank you for doing such an incredible job on our trip to Quito and the Galapagos.  Everything was
wonderful; actually, better than wonderful!  The hotels you chose for us were clean and comfortable,  The cruise was
fantastic and, again, the accommodations perfect.  The drivers were all prompt, most courteous and helpful.  And, to
top it off, you sent us those lovely hand painted gift boxes filled with chocolates and adorable figurines.  You really
made our trip special from beginning to end.   Thank you so much.  A highlight, of course, was meeting you.
We followed your suggestions and went to the stores you thought we would enjoy.  You would have been happy to have
gotten a percentage of what we bought!  There were so many beautiful things!  We also really enjoyed talking to everyone.
We concluded that Ecuadorians are especially nice people.
So, please pat yourself on the back for a job well done.  We certainly will recommend Columbus Travel to anyone we know who is interested in going to Quito and/or the Galapagos.
Thank you very, very much.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can do anything for you. 

All the best, Elena.

Judy

PS  You have my permission to use this letter as a recommendation.
2 pax USA
Santa Cruz
Febrero 2011

 

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Dear Elena -

Where to begin?  From our first contact with Pilar when we landed in Guayaquil to our last contact with her when she said good-bye at the airport as we were going through security on our way home, the trip was beyond our wildest expectations and dreams! The Athala is a gem of a boat - luxurious accommodations, great space to lounge in, sunbathe in, eat and drink in, relax in - just superb; and the crew... first rate, 4-star, personable, attentive without hovering, friendly, always  professional; the food was delicious, delectable and so beautifully and creatively presented; and Harry Jiminez, our travel guide, was so knowledgeable and passionate about this most special, treasured part of the world and so eager for us to share his enthusiasm and desire to protect it. AND, the majesty and beauty of the islands is even more than I imagined it to be!  As I said on the comment card we all completed on our last night, I felt that, if I were ever lucky enough to return to the Galapagos Islands, I could contact every member of our crew and they'd be happy to hear from me - we really felt like they were our friends and were sorry to see us go.

No adventure like this just happens - it required hours of your time, your thoughtful attention to detail, and a genuine desire to make certain that my mother would celebrate her birthday in a most memorable and special way - AND, she did!  So, thank you for all that you did to make our trip the unforgettable five full days that it was!

Fondly, and most appreciatively,
Robin

Charter Athala
Familia de USA

Febrero 2011

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Ivonne,

Just a note to say how much my wife and I enjoyed our trip to the Galapagos and the two days we spent in Quito.  Your arrangements, vouchers, and tickets all were efficient and exactly as we had planned.  The Galapagos Islands are fascinating, the crew on the Athala couldn't have been better, and our guide was superb.  The food was outstanding, the room comfortable, and the sights were amazing.  It was superb!
  
Thank-you so much for being flexible with our plans.  It was a pleasure to work with you and I'll be glad to recommend you to anyone in the future!
 
God Bless!
 
Roger Smith

ROGER SMITH X 2
ATHALA FEB 5-8

USA

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Thank you, Vero.  We had a fantastic trip!  We appreciate all of your help in choosing and booking our tour.
Thanks,
Lindsay

Lindsay Miller x 2
USA
Galaven 2
Feb 8 – 11 / 2011

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Christian,

I just wanted you to know that the trip to the Galapagos went very smoothly. I had a wonderful time and I appreciate all you did to make it happen,
thank you again
Christine  

Princess of Galapagos del 21 al 24 de Enero

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Elena ~ The trip was successfully completed and I wanted to thank you for all of your efforts which showed up in so many ways from the arrangements of Javier picking us up and getting us to our flights, the smooth transitions to hotels, the almost flawless transitions between venues, the excellent cruise, guides, travel companions [which you may not have been responsible for..but perhaps].  Through it all there were so many details that we did not have to worry about because of your diligence and attention to detail, that we were free to better enjoy the many delights of travel to the venues in your beautiful country.  We will be digesting the experiences for a long time to come.  Gracias.  Pictures are attached for your pleasure.  Michael  

2 pax
Eric Letty Flamingo
Enero 2011
USA

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Dear Ms. Darquea,
 
Thanks so much for the excellent service above and beyond expectations.  We have recommended your travel agency to a number of our friends who are thinking about going to Ecuador in the future.  Is there anywhere else we can post a favourable review of your services.

Cheers

Sabine

Sabine Richarz x 4
Floreana cruise + Fuente de Piedra + Red Booby
Dec 18 – Jan 1/ 2011
Canada

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Dear Christian,
 
We returned to Quito this evening after a very enjoyable trip to Lago Agrio and a lovely stay at Jamu lodge on the Cuyabeno River.   We had a great time in Galapagos with Archipel 1 Cruise.  I personally wish to thank you on behalf of my wife and myself for making all the travel arrangements in a most professional and helpful manner.  We appreciate it very much and will have no hesitation in recommending Columbus travels to our friends. 
 
Thanks again,

Best regards,

Alex and Valsa Kuruvila

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Hello Christian,

 The trip started like a Kafka novel! My flight from Toronto to Miami was cancelled and I was switched to another airline. When I eventually got to Quito my luggage was missing. It did not arrive until just before I had to leave for the flight to the Galapagos, and then only because the hotel concierge had a friend working at the airport who kindly picked it up for me. The tour of Quito was very interesting, but I was the only one on it. Then I had a private driver to take me to the restaurant where I dined alone! I was beginning to think: This is weird! However, once on board the Odyssey all was perfection: the crew, the passengers, the food, the activities planned and the guides, especially Tatiana, were excellent. I can sum up my trip in one word : "BRILLIANT" Thank you for your part in it.
 
Best wishes,
 
Kevin

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Hi Vero,
 
We are back home - in the snow and cold.   Just wanted to thank you for helping us so much in planning the biggest trip of our lives. We loved the La Pinta & its crew. Our cabin was perfect. The islands were awesome - each one so beautiful, yet different. And the wildlife - so varied, yet so peacefully co-existing and so totally unafraid of us!  And of course, the boobies were adorable. And thank you also for the lovely gift (wine!) It was very good. Unfortunately, our stay in Quito was cut short by altitude sickness, so we were not able to stop by and meet you in person.  Too bad. But thank you for everything - and who knows, we may be back!
 
Have a wonderful 2011,  

Desiree

14 – 21 enero
La Pinta
Desire Coyne
USA

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Dear Christian,
 
Thank you so much for arrangeing the Galapagos tour for us!
It was perfect! You did a very goog job!
Thank you!
 
Best regards,
Linda

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Dear Diego,

Emily and I did have a trip of a lifetime!  It was wonderful. Everything went exactly as planned; thank you so much for all your help and recommendations.

At first, never have dealt with your firm before and doing business over the internet, I was apprehensive, but it could not have gone better. The hotel, ship, guide, every transfer - everything exceeded our expectations.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Alan & Emily Thometz

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Elena,
Thanks so much for making our trip to The Galapagos a perfect one!  The Eclipse was everything that we had hoped for and more.  Thanks again, Jeanne and Peter Bowen

2 pax
USA
Eclipse - Enero