Guest Reviews

Firsthand Experiences: Discover What Awaits You

- READ REVIEWS -

What Past Guests Have To Say

Our guest reviews provide real stories from those who’ve experienced a Galapagos Safari with us. They testify to the expertise of our guides, the variety of wildlife encountered, the mindful balance of comfort and nature we refer to as Appropriate Luxury, and the attention to detail, cuisine, and service we pride ourselves on.

More than just a place to stay, Galapagos Safari Camp is your home in the Galapagos—where you can relax, explore, and connect with the magic of these extraordinary islands.

 

Reviews by Month

The reviews and testimonials have been gathered from platforms such as TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Facebook, as well as feedback forms that we invite guests to complete on their final morning. We’ve grouped the reviews by month, providing a clear picture of the guest experience throughout the year.

 

Thank you!

We sincerely thank our guests for taking the time to share their feedback and post reviews. As a small, independent operator in an industry increasingly dominated by global hotel brands, every review helps amplify our voice. Your support enables us to remain true to who we are—offering highly personalized experiences and creating unforgettable moments for our guests.

Learn more: About Us

December 2024

Guest reviews galapagos december

 

We have had the most amazing stay. You have all been so accommodating and we will leave with very fond memories. All of our guides and activities were amazing. We learnt so much and felt full with knowledge and experience at the end of each day.

Excellent food and servers explained well. Food restrictions were very well handled.

Loved the boat activities, the coffee tasting.

All wonderful! I would highly recommend it.

We could not have asked for anything more – what an incredible experience. [Our guide was] the best! He took such great care to make sure our trip was memorable.

Exceeded our expectations.

Everything was wonderful. Our family is a little particular with food so our apologies for special requests and we appreciate the staff accommodations. [Guide] was amazing! Taught us so much about the islands – history, animals, everything. He was perfect as was our driver, boat captain and staff. Perfect balance of tours and snorkeling.

We loved every minute of our stay here and would love to see you in the future! We learned so much about the islands and geology. Amazing experience!

Truly one of the most special places we have stayed (and we have stayed in a lot of places!). From the facilities to the staff, to the ‘vibe’ of the camp, we could not have asked for more! We felt so well taken care of [by our guide]. Even when plans changed we wanted for nothing. An unforgettable trip! Special shout out to Andrea, the Georges and Alex!

World class! Best experience ever! Staff were unbelievably kind and helpful.

Our family vacation here was one of the best experiences for us all. Thank you so much.

Everything is spot on. Literally everything here has run like a Swiss timepiece. Punctual and organized and prepared beyond compare. We can’t say enough good things about Safari Camp and the rest of the organizers. Truly seamless and perfect.

December galapagos guest review: Worth every penny. Everything is catered to you from top to bottom, not only did the staff and chef celebrate our anniversary they also put together something for a birthday. We couldn’t have felt more at home or more special at this place. It is decadent and luxurious. Don’t hesitate to book your adventure here

Read review (with photo) on Google.

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in December

November 2024

"A one of a kind place" Galapagos guest review

 

Premises were immaculate and the views were incredible. Guides were knowledgable and incredibly friendly. Absolutely overjoyed with our stay! Staff were beyond warm, welcoming and professional. We felt truly at home during our visit. Jorge’s nightly cocktails, guitar performances and hospitality made our anniversary visit absolutely one of a kind, we couldn’t be happier.

Excellent stay. Comfortable. Friendly staff. Food was great! Tasty, presentation beautiful. [Guide was] very knowledgeable, friendly, knew community.

Nothing to change. It was perfect. Top food, wines and personnel!!!

Staff at GSC is amazing! Thank you for everything! The food was a highlight! Also, the friendliness from the staff. Jose was amazing! A bit over-scheduled. However, all of the experiences were amazing!

The food is outstanding. It is one of the big highlights. Everything was delicious with high quality and presentation. From the breakfast to the dinner. It’s totally a 5 star experience. The team was amazing, the tent and the small touches with the cards was so nice. The food is incredible too. The chocolate tasting was so nice. A lot of new knowledge / the music during the dinner was a very good touch, thanks 🙂

Incredibly special, beautiful place. Jose was amazing! Food was amazing, thank you!
Quito really surprised us with how good the food was!

Lovely staff. Exceptional service, friendly but not pretentious. Would highly recommend. Incredible experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with [guide]. He was knowledgeable but didn’t inundate us with information. Has a pleasant personality.

Thank you for a fantastic few days. Nothing was too much trouble and we feel totally relaxed from the beautiful environment to now return home. Michelin star food – evening meals. Fantastic and beautifully presented and thought out.

All staff was exceptionally friendly, cheerful, professional, food was outstanding.

Chefs are top rate. Best meals we have ever had. Appreciated food allergy considerations.

Incredibly high level of service.

Excellent food (Daisy) and special thanks for the birthday cake.

Thank you for making our holiday so special and absolutely magical. We have traveled the world and never had such a wonderful time. The food, the lodge, and the whole team. Is going to be very hard to leave. Thank you for everything, we cannot wait to return.

 

 

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in November

October 2024

Can’t think of anything negative. Juan was so helpful and attentive.

The food was outstanding, so was all staff. Thank you for delicious gluten free dinner.

Expectation exceeded. 10 out of 10 for [guide]

Jorge and Juan gave us the best experience. So many details looked after, warm human beings, perfect. [Guide] is the best. Other travelers asked us about her and the camp because she was so amazing! The ground coffee in the tent was excellent with the french press. I would recommend a more coarse grind so it filters better.

Great place! Thank you!

It was so good we were about to cry! You made our honeymoon very special.

Wonderful experience and first class service. All of the staff were courteous, friendly and great to work with. [Guide] was an excellent guide, very personable and fun to be with. Great balance of hiking, biking, snorkeling and boating. Well organized!

LOVE IT!!! ❤️❤️❤️Jose was excellent!!! All activities were very well planned.

We love it here! Wished we had more time to experience more.

It was an absolutely amazing experience. The food was delicious and varied. Jose made it very fun to learn.

Simply magical experience here in the Galapagos. I hope to return with my children. Beautiful soulful place. Will be back! Mashpi was incredible.

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in October

September 2024

Galapagos guest review september

Fantastic experience – fabulous staff and best chef ever for dinner!!

Note: In September, we usually close the camp for a couple of weeks to attend to any maintenance. The exact dates and length of closure varies each year, depending on the work required. Please contact us for further information.

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in September

August 2024

La cocinera Daniela es una artista.

Food and variety were excellent. Willingness to respond to dietary preference was exceptional and very much appreciated. Expectations were high and the camp delivered. Overall it was a wonderful experience. All guides were very knowledgeable and proficient in English. My only regret is that we didn’t stay for a few more days.

Lunch was a great spot. We appreciate the local fish and preparation. We had a great stay. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The food was well presented and nicely portioned. [Our guides] were both professional and accommodating.

Good transport to the airport.

Excellent service and food – 10/10 for all meals! Fantastic experiences and wildlife. Only wish we could have more time to explore different islands.

Some of the best and most memorable meals of either of our lives. Outstanding. Seamless entry and greeting experience.

Galapagos guest review august

Read review on Google

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in August

July 2024

Galapagos guest review July

Magical – truly! Accommodations were great. Staff was even better. The ‘Galapagos Magic’ is the people who staff the camp. They made our time in this very special place even more special! Jose was awesome!! Great with the kids too.

Excellent experience. Wonderful food and all our requests were met.

It was a great experience. [Name] was an excellent guide.

Tudo estuvo deliciso! Estaban super bien preparados para una dieta vegana! El hotel esta espectacular tanto como el personal. El tour a Seymour estuvo increible. Nos encanto.

It was an amazing experience, and every detail was well thought out.

Wonderful experience at the Safari Camp. Thank you!! I can’t think of any way to improve a thing!

The food is outstanding!! [Name of guides] were fantastic! Boat was beautiful and all of offsite restaurants were delicious.

Chef is a gem! Superstar presentation. Mashpi, Zuleta, Quito – amazing experience, great guide, every place was unique and special.

Absolutely incredible. The chef does magic. All the staff are wonderful. Every meal was incredible. Thank so much for accommodating our dietary requirements. The managers Jorge and Juan were so thoughtful and welcoming, big thank you. The service was fantastic throughout, Alex was so friendly as was all the staff. The tents were so comfortable and clean. Thank you to the housekeepers. [Guide] is a brilliant guide, so knowledgeable and pointing out so many interesting facets of the Galapagos. He answered all our questions and was so helpful. Very helpful coordination in Guayaquil. 100% recommend all of them [the activities].

Good wine pairings – excellent food.

The chef was five star Michelin! And if she’s not, she should be! I’ve never had better meals in my life! Each bit was like a beautiful orchestra. Jorge was outstanding and a superhero. Please get this man a cape.

The food was exceptional, the best we’ve had in all of Ecuador (and Peru). We hope to return some day!

Magical. It has been so wonderful. We had so much fun with [name of guide]. Well organised days, we saw a lot but it was always very relaxed.

GSC was a wonderful experience! The staff was superb. Very attentive and friendly and helpful. The chef was outstanding. We loved every meal and the uniqueness and variety of food was amazing! The tents were a cool experience with amazing views! We loved having sunset cocktails at the observatory deck. [Name of guide] was the best! My boys (9 & 11) loved him – his sense of adventure and knowledge of all the animals, area etc made him outstanding . He was very patient with my boys they loved his storytelling. The smoothness of each day was incredible. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Every detail was handled and then care care of for us. The excursions were amazing! Thanks to Diego for his recommendations – we saw so much wildlife!

The food was extraordinary. We appreciated how much effort everyone went to accommodate us. And the special dessert for Owen was exquisite!! The place is beautiful, relaxing, peaceful. Just incredible. [Name of guide] could not be better! Just amazing. So knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Excellent coordination and timing. We had some of the best guides ever! Just so friendly and knowledgeable. They knew when we needed some space and helped us when we had questions. This trip could not be better coordinated. We liked the chocolate tasting in Quito – so professional and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience! Met my every need. Great staff and site. This was an amazingly unique experience and I am grateful to everyone for making it so special. Everything, especially the food, was outstanding. [Name of guide] was perfect, knowledgeable, friendly, humorous.

Best food we have ever had! Recommend a minimum age for Bartolome hike/snorkel. Our guide was great but focused on very young children during the snorkel.

Wonderful place, professionally managed, first class experience. [Name of guide] was fantastic, provided a wealth of knowledge. Enhanced our experience greatly. Wonderfully coordinated and conducted.

 

Galapagos guest review (family) July

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in July

June 2024

Galapagos guest review june

The food is exceptionally good. You should promote this more. Had a fabulous time.

Super place to chill out and do as much or as little as you want. You have a very special place. Great driver and we really liked having [name of guide] as our guide. Lovely manner about him

Everything was amazing. lifelong memories

[Name of guide] was awesome. We really enjoyed his company and his personality.

Enjoyed the attention to details. Enjoyed the frequent room service and the customised notes placed on the beds

Honestly from start to finish everything was better than excellent. Best family experience

We had the best experience

Everything was above and beyond! Amazing service

It was so nice to have the happy birthday surprise. This trip was magical

Really appreciate the kids full face mask. Very thoughtful for snorkeling

Some of the best food we have ever had – so fresh with extreme attention to detail

We absolutely love this place and want to come back again

[Name of guide] was so knowledgeable, well spoken, and lots of fun!

You guys are doing everything right here – thank you for the incredible memories

Excellent service. Jorge and Alex particularly noteworthy! Thank you.

Food is delicious and special with local ingredients

Very interesting experience with tent; a lot of nature breeze. Humidity is a bit high at this time of year

[Name of guide] did an excellent job an guiding and timing on all the visits to avoid all the crowds

galapagos guest review june

We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot during activities. All activities are A+

The premises are even more beautiful than they appear on the website

Preparing the Mahi that we caught for diner was amazing. The small touches for the kids made us feel at home

[Name of guide] was so kind and helpful. [Name of guide] was great with the kids.

Water activities and fishing were awesome. Kids loved the beach day

Please tell the chefs that we absolutely love the food here. The breakfast is great but the dinners are amazingly delicious. Thank you to the chefs!!!!! We also thank and really appreciate our servers, the housekeeping, the people that take care of everything. Jorge is amazingly attentive, helpful, hardworking and professional. We absolutely appreciate him.

Really nice experience. the focus on sustainability is such a plus. [The guide had] excellent knowledge, great disposition. Highlight was coffee like a local. Reallly enjoyed the walk down the crater. Any activity in the water is always great. George [Jorge] is extraordinary. The food is so good!!

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in June

May 2024

Galapagos guest review May

Read review on Google

 

Best food we have had so far and have been to several lodges on the mainland. [Name of guide] is a very good guide, excellent communicator and good fun company. [Activities were] great fun and we enjoyed the bike, hike, kayak, sea boat, town and restaurant.

You made it truly special. Jorge, thanks for the music! Great tours, great staff, you are very lucky to have Jorge, he made our stay!!

Amazing stay. Had the best time!

Our stay with you and all the related elements of our trip were truly awesome and amazing… every aspect!”

Thank you for such an incredible experience! Everything and everyone was amazing! 🙂

Jose went above and beyond to make each day magical and we are so grateful!

The messages at night and quotes to consider added a personal and very welcoming touch. The ‘low key’ elegance and lack of pretention was perfect and so appreciated. I felt relaxed and cared for every moment. Learned so much from all the guides. Perfect sampling of Santa Cruz based activities (land) and water.

The food and beverage selection and service were excellent! Thankful for the care taken to supply us so well for each different expedition. Water and towels for Garrapatero, ginger tea and snorkel/wetsuits for snorkelling! The rhythm of each day was perfect, the choices of activities and schedule flexibility was essential!”

Galapagos guest review May

 

Amazing food! I was never hungry 🙂 The attention to detail is unbelievable! The service was better than my African safari in 2021 and that was top service! [Name of guide] was an amazing guide! The airport experience was something I’ve never had before, wow! I felt like royalty, the whole experience exceeded my expectations. I will recommend this camp to anyone and everyone!

Beyond our wildest dreams – staff, grounds, experiences, superb. [Name of guide] was AMAZING.

Thank you very much for a wonderful stay in Galapagos. Everything was perfect! This has been one of my best trips in my life. Keep up the great work and I hope to see you all again once day. Adios muchachos.

Such a wonderful respite. The staff is so friendly and attentive. They go above and beyond.

 

Galapagos Safari Camp guest review, May

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in May

April 2024

Galapagos guest review April

 

The team is fantastic! Every day the selections were fresh and delicious. Great portion sizes. Beautiful, relaxing setting. Super fun and action! Fantastic staff all around. Really appreciated the giving of tent 9 for the last two days. We LOVED [name of guide]. Wish we could have had more time with [name of guide] – fantastic, friendly, shared copious amounts of knowledge. [Name of guide] on the Galaxy was wonderful. We loved our 3 tours with him – both the snorkeling and land tours.

The Camp/Lodge exceeded our expectations. The people were so incredibly warm, helpful and kind. They accommodated us at every step, even anticipating our needs. It was the perfect blend of luxury/adventure/eco-friendly/authentic Galapagos Islands! [Name of guide] MADE the experience! Such a fabulous guide. We felt so lucky to be with him. We noticed that other people in the boat always wanted to join us or ask [our guide] questions. He was so smart and took such great care of us. We had an amazing time because of him!
Excellent! Can’t wait to send our friends and family!

Really family friendly guide, very funny , kind and knowledgeable. Maybe a animal guide for kids would be nice. Loved everything. Boat to Bartolome very long though.

 

Galapagos guest review April

 

Amazing! Incredible service. [Name of guide] was amazing in every way. [Guide] was great too. Everyone at GSC was wonderful. We had an incredible experience and hope to return soon!

Amazing team!! Food well surpassed our expectations! [Name of guide] was amazing – smart, fun, easy to be with, thoughtful, patient – he is a star!! We had a wonderful time! Thank you!!

The food exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful. We would have preferred our tents to be a little closer to each other or to have been in another family suite. [Name of guide] was great – very patient with our group – thoroughly enjoyed our outings with him. Outings were great – wish we had more time in Galapagos!

The food was incredible and appreciate the flexibility given two ‘fussy’ vegetarians! Amazing – all staff were kind, polite and helpful. Exceeded our expectations. [Our guide was] very knowledgeable, good company, flexible and [name of guide] was lovely too. All fantastic. Bikes could do with a bit of maintenance – gears etc. Otherwise all gear, snorkeling etc, was perfect.

Great food, very attentive hosts. A/c in rooms would be helpful, road to camp very bumpy. [Name of guide] truly made the difference. He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. [Name of guide] is a very kind and sweet person. Always helpful and with a lot of experience and knowledge.

Great staff, made us feel comfortable and relaxed.

Everything and everybody was so great. Thank you for making our honeymoon so special and memorable. [The staff were] really excellent – Sophie, Juan and Angie were particularly friendly and positive for our story! Both [name of guides] made our excursions exactly what we had hoped! We hope to come back again!

Thank you! This was a magnificent experience for our family. Best guide we have ever had. We would not change anything. It’s been a relaxing, enjoyable, healthy and delicious experience! Also [guide on boat] was wonderful. Very helpful, welcoming and knowledgeable. [Guide] is entertaining, knowledgeable, a great communicator and enjoyable company. Only stayed 1 night at Guayaquil but it was enjoyable. Activities have been perfectly entertaining and interesting to learn about Ecuadorian environment.

Incredible! The service is impeccable! Everyone was so attentive and though of everything! The little details mean the most. Some of the best food! I did not have one meal that was less than impressive. [Name of guide] has such a friendly disposition. Very knowledgeable and has great passion for his island. The activities were magical. We saw everything and all were perfectly timed, not too short or too long. The only thing I would add: maybe have a golf cart for those with mobility issues so they can go as they please, or some small vehicle. Other than that, you have thought of everything!

Best turn down service, excellent service on every level, the foot was outstanding. [Name of guide] was a great guide, very patient, knowledgeable, prompt, informative, friendly, attentive to guest needs. Activities were great and well run. Wish we had more time to do it all.

Everything was outstanding. The warmth of the staff, the coziness of the tents, the peaceful atmosphere was such a joy to experience. [Name of guide] did a fantastic job, offering great insight to the natural environment and wildlife, as well as culture and history of Galapagos. I’m so grateful for every moment of our time here! The camp especially feels like a true sanctuary. Thank you!

The restaurant tantalized our taste buds with freshest local ingredients making every meal a culinary adventure. [Name of guide] brought the wonders of the Galapagos to life with infectious passion and deep understanding of the island.

Loved the combination of peacefulness, emphasis on wellbeing with all of the notes. Beautiful facilities. One of the best guides we’ve encountered anywhere. All activities were well coordinated.

Galapagos Safari Camp guest review April

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in April

March 2024

Amazing service and experience. Fabulous property, exceptional service and food

This has been an amazing place to stay. Beautiful location, wonderful service from the staff and the food was absolutely scrumptious! [Name of guide] was the best tour guide we could have imagined. His experience and depth of knowledge were impressive. He kept us safe and made sure we were comfortable all the time. Fabulous stay. Thank you!”

Setting is gorgeous. Loved the owls!

The staff is very attentive and we felt well cared for during our stay. [Name of guide] was an excellent guide. We enjoyed our tours with him and we appreciated his advice on which activities to do based on the weather and location. We had a great time and saw nearly all the wildlife we had wanted to see. There was a lot of care and coordination throughout our stay. Thank you!

What a dream come true! Every detail imaginable thought of. Thank you!

No detail left undone! The best experience. This would be a dream yoga retreat! Day tours were all fantastic. [Name of guide] was excellent and so knowledgable. Entire staff so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely write a great Google review! Thank you all!

We don’t know how you could do any better! Delicious, friendly, accommodating

Amazing! Thank you so much for eerything. Everything was perfect!

Food exceeded expectations for every meal!!

We cannot say enough about the experience. 10/10

Top notch service and food, waits and chefs were excellent.

The food was amazing, the wine suggested paired perfectly with the food. Everything was wonderful! Took such good care of us. Even if he couldn’t stop the torrential downpour, [name of guide] took good care of us. He was wonderful

Everyone was so wonderful. The chefs are amazing and Jorge’s musical talents were an unexpected treat!

We had a fantastic honeymoon. Thank you! [Name of guide] was incredible! So knowledgable and fun

Everything was magical and perfect

Incredible! [Name of guide] was extraordinary. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you for everything!

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in March

February 2024

Excellent! Exceeded expectation. Not only was the staff very attentive and friendly but they fulfilled needs we didn’t know we had. The location and facilities are amazing, with excellent service. Food was outstanding. Brava to Daisy!! Would love to return with friends. Love it here, hard to leave

We have truly had a trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much. A haven for relaxation. Loved every minute. Amazing team and service! [Name of guide] is the best guide we have ever had. We loved all the activities, especially the water related ones”

A very nice hospitable team with a superb kitchen!

We felt pampered and made as comfortable as possible. Alejandro helped us in every possible way to maximise our enjoyment. It surpassed our expectations

Food was exquisite and very delicious

Magical experience. Thank you very much, especially in accommodating with children’s activities in the off season

Amazing staff, great flexibility with scheduling, ease of airport procedures super helpful. [Name of guide] is so knowledgeable – one of the best guides anywhere. Also she is very sensitive to our needs, which is helpful with a child around”

The food was spectacular. Appreciated the attention to details and textures. Better than some of the finest restaurants we’ve eaten at. Our family enjoyed the meals immensely. The property is amazing, as was service. Really appreciate the ‘invisible’ housekeeping service where everything was done either while out or at dinner. [Name of guide and driver] were both amazing, very courteous and attentive.”

the menus were amazing! We loved everything about our stay! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Gracias por todo!”

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in February

January 2024

I wish I could come up with something that could be improved upon

The guide was very buttoned up and kept us on task

Allowable downtime. PERFECTION

Everything was exceptional!

We have had the best time and will come back again. Thank you for everything.

This place was amazing and the staff was incredible

I did not want to leave!

Really well organised guides. Very knowledgable

Everyone was incredibly kind and professional

Wonderful. Best trip we ever took!

Paola and Andrea were great! They helped us book the trip perfectly!

If we could give higher ratings [than 5/5] we would. The staff took great care of us and they are all amazing!

[Name of guide] was an excellent guide

Everyone went above and beyond attention to detail

Our guide and drive were excellent

A piece of paradise in Santa Cruz Island. Thank you for the lovely stay

[Name of guide] was extremely personable engaging and knowledgable. Wonderful guide

All the staff were amazing! Friendly and helpful at hospitality. Food was incredible.

I liked it so much that I plan to come back

[Name of guide] made the tour very interesting. He went above and beyond to help us with lost luggage. Everything went seemlessly. I will be back

So accommodating with dietary needs and preferences. Could not have been more delicious

[Name of guide] was lovely to spend time with and very knowledgable. Juan gave us superior service and education about food. Great bread!! We had the best time. Greatest meals, most wonderful staff. Thank you!

Exceed our expectations. Quick response to changes in Quito. Felt safe. Will happily tell friends how special this was

This place is amazing and unique. Thank you!

GSC is a very unique place. Not just because of the location and set up but because of its people. Kind, professional and hard working”

Food is highest quality and gourmet cooking experience was superb.

Javier is outstanding!! [Guide] communicated very well. Knowledge is beyond my expectations. So satisfied with the overall activities

Excellent. Staff was outstanding. Guitar entertainment by Jorge – fantastic

[Name of guide] was truly exceptional! Excursion towels are awesome (should stock as souvenirs in store)

Amazing – excellent variety! [Name of guide]’s wealth of knowledge was such a great learning experience.

Delicious food and refreshing beverages

[Name of guide] treated us well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

An incredible place. The people, the food, the lodge!! Everything was 1st class. Love this place!!

The food was excellent! We had a 5 star experience from start to finish!

 

Read more on our blog: The Galapagos Islands in January