We very much enjoyed our 9 days in San Pedro de Atacama. Angel our agent through Responsible Travel had arranged our lodgings at CKOI Atacama Lodge, which was our lovely oasis to come home to each day after our excursions. Their breakfasts were great and staff always helpful and friendly. CKOI is a short walk from the busy tourist centre of San Pedro de Atacama, but it seems like you are kilometres away in a quiet and peaceful place. He also booked our 7 daily excursions so that an early morning departure was followed the next day by an afternoon departure so that we had some rest time in between. All the tours were great, the guides and drivers were outstanding and knowledgeable, and paid extra attention to us as non Spanish speaking participants, always going out of their way to answer all our questions. The guides and drivers were also attentive to our needs as (usually) the oldest people in the group. Once again thanks to Angel for all his help and support in guiding us through any issues or question we had upon arriving in Chile, you really are an angel!.

My trip to the Galapagos was a once in a lifetime ‘bucket-list’ adventure, which was completely fulfilled by Gabriela! This has been the most amazing vacation of my life. I have never experienced a travel agency, nor a travel advisor like Gabriela. When I contacted Responsible Vacations, Gabriela reached out to me immediately and before she ever started planning my trip, she took the time to get to know me, and what I wanted in a vacation. Afterwards, she built two itineraries based on our conversations, and I selected one. Reading through both, I realized that she understood exactly who I was, and what I wanted to see, and experience in this vacation. The trip itself, exceeded anything I could imagine. I explored and saw more than I could have possibly imagined and had the best vacation I have ever had in my 56 years of living. It was as if Gabriela knew me personally and built a trip that was just for me. This trip fulfilled everything I could ask for in a vacation and more. Additionally, I was taken cared of at every moment needed. From the moment I landed in Ecuador to be picked up from the airport to every drop off and pick up point from ferries to hotels, and rides, I was always met with the most courteous, knowledgeable people. The conservation guides were genuine and incredibly experienced. Hotels had my rooms ready in advance, and the food and accommodations were authentic and extremely comfortable. Gabriela truly went out of her way, and beyond, what I have ever experienced from a travel advisor. All my future trips to South America will be planned because of Gabriela and through her as well. I am truly grateful for this amazing experience. To Gabriela: Namaste! (“The Light in Me Sees the Light in You!❤️

Visiting the Galápagos islands aboard the Bonita yacht was the best decision I could have made while visiting Ecuador. It was an incredible experience that I will be thinking about until I am able to come back again. I want to thank my wonderful agent Anthony for his help in booking. He is very knowledgeable and ensured that the planning process was a breeze. Anthony checked in with us every step of the way to make sure that we were prepared and comfortable throughout the whole trip. I also want to thank the wonderful crew: Cris, Diana, Cap. Joffre, Diego, Carlos, Marcos, Marcelo, Jairo, Chef Homar, and Chef Danny. Without them, the trip would not have been as amazing and unforgettable as it was. Cris was an awesome, patient, and fun guide that explained the history and fun facts of the island very well! Chef Homar and Chef Danny cooked all our delicious meals and Chef Homar even shared with us a lesson in salsa dancing! Diana made sure that everyone was taken care of and the rest of the crew made sure that everything was smooth sailing! I can tell that this crew is really close and that they enjoy working together! I cannot recommend this experience enough, from the blue footed boobies, to the giant tortoises, to swimming with the hammerhead sharks! I hope to come back one day and bring my family and when I do, I will make sure to book with Anthony again! Tu amiga, Adi :)