Holiday review by Mr. Christopher Thomas
Name: Mr. Christopher Thomas
Date of trip: 04/02/2016
Number of people: 2
The flora and fauna; the diversity of the Paramo area deceives to be better known, tho perhaps we should keep it to ourselves!
Tribes Overall:
The trip in the Galapagos was wonderful. We not only enjoyed the islands, but the boat we booked was perfect for us.
However there were various problems with our trekking trip in the north of Ecuador.
Tribes Service:
I'm not sure our trekking trip was familiar to Tribes, and that may have contributed to the problems
Guides:
The guides on both our trips were knowledgeable and helpful
Social & Environmental Responsibility:
One is concerned about adding to pressure on a place like Galapagos, but the trips were as low impact as could be arranged, and in the trekking trip especially we were pleased to see our money going into the local economy. We were disappointed to discover that our National
Park Fee goes to the central government, and not for the direct benefit of the park itself.
The places you stayed
La Casona de la Ronda
Ecuador
This was the best hotel we stayed in in two months in South America - delightful!
Beagle
Galapagos Islands
We'd love to give it excellent, were it not for engine/generator noise, which seemed inescapable, though one got used to it.
