About us

Certified guides, fourteen years on the water

Amazing Galápagos Travel Co. is a family-run, officially certified operator based in Puerto Ayora. We share the islands the way they deserve to be seen — slowly, respectfully, and in small groups.

Amazing Galápagos Travel
14
Years guiding the islands
6,000+
Happy travelers hosted
5.0
TripAdvisor rating
100%
Park-certified guides
Our story

Born here, in love with the islands

We started in 2012 with one small boat and a deep belief that travelers and wildlife both deserve better than crowded, rushed day-trips. Every itinerary we run is designed around the animals' rhythms and the islands' fragile ecosystems.

Today we're a certified Galápagos National Park operator with a team of naturalist guides who were born and raised on Santa Cruz. When you travel with us, you travel with locals who know these waters by heart.

What we stand for

Travel that protects what it loves

Certified & licensed

Every guide is licensed by the Galápagos National Park, with first-aid and marine-safety training kept current.

Small groups

We cap our tours so everyone gets a front-row seat — and the wildlife stays calm and undisturbed.

Low-impact travel

We follow strict trail and wildlife-distance rules, and reinvest in local conservation every season.

Meet the guides

The people you'll travel with

Mateo Yánez

Founder & lead naturalist

Camila Rueda

Marine biologist & dive guide

Diego Salazár

Captain & bird specialist

Ready to see the Galápagos with us?

Let's plan a trip you'll be talking about for the rest of your life.

Book today