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Everything from this group was top notch and well organized.

Our recent trip to the Galapagos aboard the Evolution far exceeded our expectations. From the initial contact to the final leg of transportation home the staff of Quasar executed flawlessly. The Galapagos Islands are a very special place. Traveling the 450 nautical miles aboard the ship is definitely the best way to see as much wildlife and scenery as possible. The naturalists are very knowledgeable and their love and pride of their homeland was evident throughout the trip. The crew attended to every detail and went above and beyond in every aspect. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime and a must do if you have ever had even the slightest interest in exploring this part of our world. Thank you Quasar!

We have just returned from a trip to Quito, La Selva Lodge and the Galapagos from November 30th to Dec 16th. We had the trip of a lifetime. We, unfortunately, cannot provide the names of all the people we interacted with in Quito. From the gentlemen who picked us up and took us back to the airport on numerous occasions to the lady who took us on a very informative four-hour walking tour of old Quito, and to the staff of the Casa Gangotena.
​The trip to La Selva Eco Lodge at the headwaters of the Amazon River was incredible and our guides Edwin and Henry worked hard to make it unforgettable. They allowed us time to take photos and imparted an incredible amount of knowledge about the area, the birds, other animals and mammals. The piranha fishing was a once in a lifetime thrill. The lodge itself is wonderful and the whole experience was better than anything we had anticipated.
​Once we returned to Quito, the staff at the Casa Gangotena went out of their way to have our laundry done before we left the next day for the Galapagos. The hotel itself is lovely.
​On our arrival at the Island of Baltra we were met by our guides from the M/Y Grace, Alex and Carolina. These two are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate people.
​The crew of the Grace were wonderful, I don’t remember all their names, but all should be told that they made our trip and have made us want to return to do the south west itinerary. Joseph, the manager, was well organized and made the trip seamless, Julio, the barkeep among all other jobs, seemed tireless, the chef created amazing dishes, Freddie and Pablo, the drivers of the boats to the Islands, were very skilled and the Captain who never seemed to sleep was obviously firmly in charge of all. The ship itself is lovely.
Our heartfelt thanks to the company and all of the staff for this unforgettable experience.

Trip to Galapagos with Quasar was 5 star, most excellent! Everyone was professional from the room stewards to the dining staff and chef, and especially the naturalist guides. The daily excursions were well done, and varied, and well led. Our guides were so enthusiastic about the islands, their history, and their future. We thoroughly enjoyed every single day.

We sailed with another couple on the Quasar Evolution at the end of October 2019. The entire experience was wonderful and we were constantly amazed at how our experiences every day seemed to exceed the prior day. We just couldn't imagine how it could get better but it did.
The staff was always attentive and helpful and ensured that everything was extraordinary. The food was very good and anyone with special dietary needs was accommodated seamlessly.

Wonderful tour. The crew and guides contributed greatly to this wonderful experience. I can’t think of one thing that could have been done better.

Quasar Expedition staff were attentive and really helpful in organising my trip to the Atacama Desert. They suggested I stay at the Alto Atacama Lodge which was a wonderful choice. I had a brilliant trip!

I would recommend this trip the staff on the boat was so attentive and accommodating. Everything I wanted to see we saw and Ralfa the guide got to know each individual personally and made the experience even better. He gave us pointers on picture taking and capturing the best moments as well as ensuring we understood the geology and evolution.

Our trip was amazing and a once in a lifetime experience. The people on the ship including the naturalists (Bolo and Alex!), bar tender (Cesar) and everyone else (especially those amazing Galapagos animals) were beyond. Thank you for everything!

Talk about amazing. Every trip tends to have a hiccup or 2 but Quasar did everything right, any chance they had to make this a 5-star experience they excelled at. I would use them again over and over again.

Excellent experience.everything well organized,

Incredible! You will not regret taking the M/V Evolution to the Galapagos (unless you hate birds, amazing sealife, and the outdoors in general). The itinerary is very well organized to maximize your time in the National Park and the Naturalists on board are extremely knowledgeable. This is not your average cruise experience, this is an intimate exploration into one of the most unique places in the world. Tip: forget trying to protect with sunscreen on the equator, no amount will do- just cover up!

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Quasar resources when we booked our expedition and flights less that a week before the big trip. The Schicke's looked after everything with pleasant calm and smart efficiency. I was amazed that not a t was left uncrossed! We were met at the Quito, Ecuador Airport by a courteous and informative guide and taken directly to our luxurious lodgings at Cultura Manor where the owner, Lazlo is a consummate host. Treated to private dinners, driven for a night out at Peppas for live music and Ecuadorian food, walking distance to the local market and a journey to the center of the world filled four days in clean and friendly Quito. Even completely novice travellers can relax when given the care that we had. Flights to Galapagos were short and easy. "The Evolution", our beautiful 200 foot ship was the epitome of luxury and service. Top drawer in every way. The food was to die for both in Quito and on the ship as Ecuador has an immense bounty of fruits, vegs, meats and seafood all produced locally. Our excursions on land and water were delightful and memorable. Both guides created a passionate and knowledgeable experience. The snorkelling was my favourite activity and while the seas were not always crystal clear I achieved my dream of swimming with hammerheads and penguins. My adrenaline pumps and my knees go mushy just thinking of it!!! I would recommend this trip for anyone who is mobile. I would also do the same trip again … and again … and again!

We had a wonderful trip last week to Patagonia. Tasha and Martin were very helpful in the planning and our guide Rodrigo was brilliant and was such wealth of knowledge and just was an overall fantastic guide. Definitely recommend this trip!

We had a fantastic trip. Many thanks to Paul and Diane for answering all of our questions before our trip. To the crew, staff and guides - we will treasure all the wonderful memories. Thank you for making our adventure outstanding and one of the best vacations we have ever taken.
All the arrangements went smoothly and without any issues.

This was an unforgettable and amazing experience. 

The Galapagos islands are such a magical place, and the naturalists on board the M/V Evolution (Rafa and Sammy) did a fantastic job of explaining all the sights to us. The itinerary was cleverly designed to minimize encounters with others visitors, so we were able to enjoy the islands in peace and with plenty of photo opportunities. It felt like we were having once-in-a-lifetime experiences, like, five times a day. 

The accommodations on board the M/V Evolution were beautiful (and felt more generously-proportioned than they had a right to be considering that we were on a yacht). The food was consistently excellent, with a good range of options. (I also got quite used to getting a treat every time I completed an activity -- finished snorkeling? Here's a hot chocolate. Done with your hike? Here's a savory snack and some juice. It was hard to adjust back to real life after that.)

The crew were lovely, and made us feel welcomed and well-taken care of. There was a great sense of camaraderie among the passengers as well -- this was fostered by the constant activities together, group dining, Rafa and Sammy's energy, etc. There were some really cool and interesting other passengers who enhanced the trip for me. 

I actually got quite verklempt on the way home, and have already decided I want to go back and do the other route with Quasar.

Our trip to the Galapagos (San Cristobal to Baltra/Santa Cruz) was excellent in every way. The ship and the accommodations were comfortable and quite nice. Room with private bath was spacious and well appointed. The excursions and briefings were amazing, in part, because of where we were, but especially because the guides themselves were incredible. Their knowledge and ability to communicate information was top notch; both guides were also kind, caring and entertaining. The ship's crew could not have been more attentive and supportive of all our needs. Food service was excellent. There was an interesting variety of items - all tastefully prepared. The entire staff and crew made everything seamless, safe, and pleasant. I appreciated the tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work they performed, e.g.,sailing from point to point, wonderful meals, taking care of our snorkeling gear, cleaning cabins, etc.

The small ship size and the personal attention sets Quasar apart from the larger operators. It was a pleasure to make friends with all participants and to enjoy every activity with a small group.--Toni

Just as expected, Quasar did an excellent job of helping us plan our trip. They were there for us every step of the way in the Atacama Desert, on Easter Island and Torres del Paine. While in Santiago they made last minute adjustments to our itinerary to accommodate protests that were happening there and in Valparaíso. We cannot imagine how they could have done anything to improve our trip other than make it last a little longer.

My husband and I combined a trip on the Napo River (Amason) with the Galapagos Islands. From the time we arrived to the time we departed the service was personal, organized and amazing. The naturalists were highly informed, charming and gregarious, the boat crew and personnel at the Amazon Lodge were wonderful, the food was delicious, and all of our excursions were interesting and breath-taking. We would definitely travel with Quasar again.