The trip to the Galapagos was one of the most fulfilling and engrossing experiences that Lauren and I have ever had. Not only did we get to experience a vast array of animals and their habitats, but during the week we were on the Samba, we had the great fortune of having a dedicated and passionate crew that truly made the trip extra special. Lauren and I couldn’t imagine a better crew nor a better guide so if any of you ever read this, thank you!

From Left: First Mate – Ricardo, Second Mate – Arnie, Engineer – Freddie, Chef –  Angel and our Bartender/Waiter – Cefredo

Far Right: Our Guide – Morris

Trip Details

Typically after Lauren and I talk about this trip, the next question folks ask us is: “How did you book the trip?” or “Who did you go through for this vacation?”  CNH Tours Since we did have such an incredible trip, I wanted to give a shout out to them and the excellent service they provided. We booked through CNH Tours and selected their southeast itinerary. They provide both a southeast and northwest itineraries depending on what you’re interested in seeing. We chose the southeast option primarily for the wide array of wildlife we were able to see. Lauren and I are actually anticipating going back to complete the northwest tour to get the full experience of the archipelago. CNH did a fantastic job walking us through all of the details and planning out the entire trip including nights in Quito and both the front and back ends of the trip. They have a local representative in Puerto Ayora who gathered our group up for a going away dinner the last night we were there. I would recommend them to anyone who wants great service and an unforgettable Galapagos experience!