The trip started out on a late note as we had to leave Phoenix at about 7:00 pm and arrived in LA at about 8:30...But of course our next flight from LA to Quito, Ecuador via Panama, didn't leave until 2:00am. Which gave us time to change terminals, sit around for 3 hours waiting for the COPA airlines desk to open and watch all the other passengers drag their 5 pieces of overweight luggage up to the scale, weigh them then take them back and try to repack…repeat..repeat. I thought the plane wasn’t going to get off the ground, with so much luggage. We boarded the plane and got fed, we slept a bit, then got fed again. We flew into Panama, changed planes and got fed, finally arriving in Quito about 1:30pm. There we were met by a friendly Adventure Life Guide – Daniel, and driver – Carlos. We were whisked from there through the vibrant streets of Quito and delivered to the Hotel Eugenia. That afternoon we rested up and did a little exploring using our “almost native” Spanish, (maybe they should be “almost naive") and of course had to feed ourselves.
As we lay there on our floor that evening, having gained 75 lbs each, and not being able to climb on the bed, we looked through the beautiful window out at a Ecuadorian sky that was CLOUDY!
I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!
Sandi T
2 weeks ago
Erin was patient, thorough, responsive, knowledgeable.
Karen Bukolt
3 weeks ago
Erin was responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and ran through a few different choices with us. She got us a fabulous price on a trip, and made everything easy to do. And QUICK!!
Tina
1 month ago
From the initial meeting and planning process with our trip planner Jess, through to the finalizing of our itinerary, trip details and questions, I was very impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, organization and attention to details. I would highly recommend Adventure Life to anyone looking to plan a unique travelling experience, knowing that the expertise and experience provided will result in a seamless trip of a lifetime.
Lynn Farquharson
1 month ago
Excellent suggestions I line with my desires on a Galapagos very last minute cruise.
Swift and professional guidance and assistance in booking the trip. Helped me realising a substantial saving.