Had heard several travelers say now is a great time to go to the Galapagos, both because the islands are empty and because the locals are in need (as many places) of tourist money, being their main source of income.
Have now been here three weeks and was the right decision. Put together my initial island hopping tour with what I can only describe as the best guide I have ever had, a man called Alex Arregui, a marine biologist who has actually worked at the Charles Darwin centre, then worked as a special guide for many years and now has set up on his own. His knowledge, experience, and sense of humour, are unmatched for me in a guide (and I know scientists!). He turns his hand to anything at all - need some help with a pick up from somewhere unrelated to your tour ? - let me help you. And he knows everybody in the Galapagos and further. I cannot recommend him highly enough and he has allowed me to put his email here if you would like to connect with him (he’s already getting booked up with island hopping tours for June so move fast I’d say) : [email protected] (best put [email protected] in copy),
Happy to give details of my trip and hotel reviews if anybody would like. Just contact me.
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