Why do we partner with ExpeditionTrips?

This was absolutely the most amazing experience of my life. It's the best trip we have ever taken. Everything was perfect. Kristy’s patience with me asking so many detailed questions, the amount of time she spent with me, and her honesty helping us pick just the right boat was fantastic. The price was right too!

Thank you, Kristy, for all your help answering our questions and booking everything.
Jami Grossfield and Sven Johnson; Raleigh, NC

I have returned from my trip to Galapagos and I wanted to let you know I had a great time on the Explorer II. I had always wanted to go to the Galapagos. Booking it by email made it very easy. ExpeditionTrips.com was very helpful, April was very good, and I would book another trip. Thanks for your help in organizing my trip!

The cruise was totally organized and everyone on the ship was so helpful, friendly and informative. The guides were great and the crew was very well trained.
Bruce Simon; Wilson, WY

• ExpeditionTrips was founded by expeditionary travel experts – former expedition leaders, naturalists and operations staff  - who have travelled to the places we promote. Combined, we have sailed on every ship we represent and understand the differences between expedition programs. Our staff work closely with you to ensure that you pick the very best Galapagos expedition to meet your specific needs.

• Thorough, unbiased representation of Antarctic travel options

• A personal Galapagos expedition program manager who assists you with all aspects of the planning process

• Flights to and from Ecuador

• Accommodation in Quito and Guayaquil  if required

• Additional trip planning services such as pre or post-departure trips: Iguaçu Falls, Patagonia, Machu Picchu, Easter Island, etc.

• Special client discounts: an insider’s look at all up-to-date Galapagos travel offers

• A licensed and insured seller of travel in Washington State, USA. The rules are stricter in Washington than in many other states in the USA. Client funds are held in a trust account and only used for their specific trip.

• A member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), both locally within the state and through the online program.

• Also voted one of 25 finalists for the 2002 BBB/U.S. Bank Business of the Year Awards for Western Washington and all of Oregon.  The BBB is a watchdog organization that allows perspective clients to find out if a business is reputable or if it has had complaints against it. No complaints have been filed in three years of membership.

• Associate member of IAATO - International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators.  IAATO is committed to responsible tourism to Antarctica. Member vessels do not exceed 200 passengers and each operation is carefully monitored.  ExpeditionTrips works with a wide variety of Antarctic shipping companies – all members of IAATO.