Holiday review by Doctor Conrad Macrokanis
Name: Doctor Conrad Macrokanis
Date of trip: 11/09/2016
Number of people: 2
Tribes Overall:
Wow, what a journey - each leag as good as the previous. Truly a trip of a lifetime never to be forgotten.
In conclusion - great job well done- fantastic trip, the family had an absolute ball
Guides:
Nilo (Cusco/Machu Picchu) - excellent info (Tourist diploma) , helpful, excellent English, very kid friendly (kids loved him)
Marco (Napo) - excellent (Science degree in Germany) - knowledgeable (fauna & flora), energetic, good english, punctual - only permitted one night walk
Hensel (Galapagos) - excellent (Science degree + Navy Seal) - knowledgeable (fauna & flora), very experienced, good english, interesting
Natalia (Bellavista) - excellent (Naturalist guide - fauna & flora), good english, very friendly, genuine
The places you stayed
Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
Peru
Very convenient. Effective as an airport hotel - recommended
Treasure of the Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Brilliant - rooms, boat, food, crew. I must add the diving was some of the best I’ve done in the entire world - diverse fauna (not flora), reasonable visibility, great abundance - seal lions, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, cormorants, sharks - truly incredible
Napo Wildlife Centre
Ecuador
Wow - what a brilliant place for so many reasons - community based, beautiful amazonia. Such a surprise to be so immersed in the jungle with such luxuries - awesome service, great facilities, tranquil lake side, lovely folks. The only fault was the lack of night walks. Really impressed. Highly recommended. Wonderful birding 130 species, 3 anacondas, 6 species of monkeys, giant otter - no Sloth or Kaimans - highly recommend the Helm Ecuador Bird app for iphone - brilliant. Do not take books - all venues provided localised photographic bird guides
Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge
Ecuador
Great choice. Well done. Very authentic & pleasant. We did organise the Cock of the Rock as discussed. Well worth it - fantastic. The kids loved it. We walked the Waterfall track - brilliant. The mammals were an extra treat
