点评:Eco-Challenger and the team delivered an unforgettable Galapagos family vacation for us and our three kids (ages 9 to 16). Booking seven tours across four islands (San Cristóbal, Isabela, Santa Cruz, and Bartolomé) is a lot of logistics, but Eco-Challenger made it seamless. Even when they weren't running a specific tour directly, Fabo and his team constantly checked in on us to ensure everything across the other islands went smoothly. Fabo also made great underwater pictures and videos which he later shared with us.
Here is how our island-by-island experience unfolded:
⚬ San Cristóbal – Darwin’s Circuit & 360 Tour: Darwin’s Circuit set an impossibly high bar for the rest of the trip. Our guide, Fabo, was charismatic, deeply knowledgeable, and went above and beyond (even bringing great snacks) to make it delightful. Later, the 360 Tour delivered incredible snorkeling spots around the island, with the absolute highlight being Kicker Rock, where a group of eagle rays swam right below us.
⚬ Isabela Island – Tintoreras, Tuneles & Sierra Negra: The snorkeling here was phenomenal. Los Tuneles is a truly magical spot where you can peek into caves full of resting sharks amidst stunning volcanic formations. Afterwards, the Sierra Negra volcano trek offered a welcome change of pace into the highlands, showcasing otherworldly dry lava landscapes.
⚬ Bartolomé Island (from Santa Cruz): While pricier than most other excursions, it was well worth every penny. The boat ride is long, so having a comfortable vessel, a large crew, and a delicious lunch freshly prepared on board made a big difference. The island itself is magical, and the climb to the top delivers one of the most iconic views in the Galapagos. Our guide, Darwin, lived up to his legendary name with deep knowledge and incredible skin-diving skills.
⚬ Santa Cruz – Bahía Tour: Compared to the high-octane adventure of the other days, this was a much more relaxed and fun outing. It turned out to be the perfect way to finish our trip, giving our tired family a great chance to unwind and process all the wonders we had just experienced.
Huge thanks to Fabo and Eco-Challenger for an extraordinary family adventure. We hope to be back some day!
翻译:Eco-Challenger及其团队为我们全家——包括我和三个年龄介于9至16岁之间的孩子——打造了一次终生难忘的加拉帕戈斯之旅。我们需要在四个岛屿(圣克里斯托瓦尔岛、伊莎贝拉岛、圣克鲁斯岛和巴托洛梅岛)上安排七次不同的游览活动,协调工作相当繁琐,但Eco-Challenger让这一切变得井然有序。即便在某些时候他们并未直接组织具体的游览活动,Fabo和他的团队仍不断与我们保持联系,确保我们在其他岛屿上的行程一切顺利。Fabo还拍摄了许多精彩的水下照片和视频,之后与我们分享。
我们的逐岛探险经历如下:
⚬ 圣克里斯托瓦尔岛——达尔文环岛路线与360度环岛游:达尔文环岛路线为整个行程树立了极高的标准。我们的导游Fabo极具魅力且知识渊博,他竭尽全力让这次旅行变得愉快无比(甚至还准备了美味的零食)。随后进行的360度环岛游则带我们领略了岛上众多绝佳的浮潜地点。最令人难忘的景点是“踢脚石岩”,有一群鹰鳐就在我们下方游动。
⚬ 伊莎贝拉岛——廷托雷拉斯、隧道区与塞拉内格拉火山:这里的浮潜体验棒极了。Los Tuneles真是一个神奇的地方,在壮观的火山地貌中,你可以窥见那些鲨鱼正在洞穴中休息的场面。之后,徒步攀登塞拉内格拉火山则让我们从海边进入高地,欣赏到了宛如来自另一个世界的干燥熔岩地貌。⚬ 巴托洛梅岛(从圣克鲁斯出发):虽然费用高于大多数其他旅游项目,但绝对物有所值。航程相当漫长,因此有一艘舒适的船只、人数众多的船员,以及船上新鲜烹制的美味午餐,这些都让旅程体验大为提升。这座岛屿本身宛如仙境,登上岛顶后便可欣赏到加拉帕戈斯最标志性的美景之一。我们的向导达尔文不负其名,不仅知识渊博,还拥有卓越的潜水技能。⚬ 圣克鲁斯—海湾游:与前几天充满刺激与冒险的行程相比,这次出游轻松又有趣。它成了结束我们旅行的完美方式,让我们这个疲惫不堪的家庭有机会放松身心,回味刚刚经历的一切奇妙时刻。
衷心感谢Fabo和Eco-Challenger为我们带来如此难忘的家庭之旅。我们希望将来还能再来!