Most Inspirational Moment
Snorkling with the turtles.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sylvia was first class and had a wealth of knowledge about the Islands which she was always keen to share. She made sure to tell us about the history, geology and wildlife of each island and was extremely informative.We were also very well looked after in Quito; airport transfers were reliable and efficient and the guide in Quito (Stefan) provided us with maps and suggestions for places to visit during the free day.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure that you don't take any denominations larger than $20 notes as you will not be able to spend them in Ecuador.Pack light - there is virtually no storage space in the cabins.Photographers - you get very close to the wildlife and I nearly didn't take my 70-200mm lens on this trip as I suspected that I would not use it much. However, I actually used this lens more than any other so I would strongly recommend taking a medium range zoom lens, and this lens is vital if you are interested in bird photography. There was snorkling offered at least once, and often twice every day. The Cachalote has wetsuits, fins and masks that you can hire very cheaply. However, if you are of small build and want a wetsuit that fits properly you should consider bringing your own. Most of the time the water was warm enough not to wear a wetsuit but the sun is very strong and I would strongly advise wearing a wetsuit during all of the snorkeling sessions if you burn easily.