Incredible La Pinta cruise of Galapagos South and Western itinerary. Staff satisfied every request to the point of having to be more careful about comments made. Henry, one of our naturalists, instill... See more
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Agent was very helpful. She offered several options for my cruise. She answered many of my questions. We had a follow-up meeting to discuss my trip further. I decided to go with Metropolitan Tour... See more
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Anddy reached out immediately to help us plan a trip with very little time to plan. He was so pleasant and made an itinerary to meet just what we had asked for. He put everything together and once w... See more
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Diego Zapata at Metropolitan is an amazing travel expert. He came up with a choice of trips for us to help fit our dates and budget. He was enthusiastic and friendly without being pushy. He wanted th... See more
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At Metropolitan Touring, we’ve been crafting life-changing journeys across Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands, Colombia, and Peru since 1953. As South America’s leading DMC, we connect travelers with nature, culture, and community, creating meaningful experiences that positively impact both people and the planet. Over seven decades, we've gathered thousands of unforgettable stories from our guests, each one as memorable, significant, and transformative as the next. Every journey fosters profound connections between the traveler, the places they visit, the people they travel with, and the people they meet. Ultimately, we are in the connections business—building experiences that inspire and transform. Let’s explore and transform, together. Explore the Galápagos with Our Premier Yachts For an unparalleled Galápagos adventure, we offer three exceptional yachts: Yacht La Pinta: A 48-passenger luxury vessel featuring 24 spacious cabins, a jacuzzi, fitness room, and a glass-bottom boat for unique marine life views. Metropolitan Touring Yacht Isabela II: An intimate 40-passenger yacht with 20 elegant cabins, offering sea kayaks, a glass-bottom boat, and a sun deck for panoramic views. Yacht Isabela Santa Cruz II: A modern 90-passenger ship with five spacious decks, featuring a science center, hot tubs, and multiple dining options. Crucero Santa Cruz Galápagos Encounter the Galápagos Big 15 Embark on a journey to witness the "Big 15" of the Galápagos—iconic species that define the archipelago's unique biodiversity. These include the Galápagos giant tortoise, blue-footed booby, flightless cormorant, and the only tropical penguin species, the Galápagos penguin.
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- OUR MISSION
- To transform the lives of our explorers through memorable experiences in destinations unique to their nature, history, and culture.
- OUR VISION
- To be the gold standard of excellence in the travel industry in South America.
- OUR COMMITMENT
- Given our origins in the fragile and globally important Galapagos Islands, from our company’s origins, we have sought to be conscientious stewards of the destinations in which we operate and responsible contributors to the well-being of the communities that form part of our value chain. Sustainability is part of our DNA, today embedded into every facet of our operations through the ESG framework and our commitment to creating positive impacts on both people and the planet.
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Av de las Palmeras N45-74 y de las Orquideas, EC170513, Quito, Ecuador
- (+1) -855-500-0496
- info@metropolitan-touring.com
- www.metropolitan-touring.com
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Wonderful response and service for me…
Wonderful response and service for me and the clients were extremely pleased!
20 May 2025
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that both you and your clients were pleased with our service. At Metropolitan Touring, creating exceptional experiences is what we’re all about. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you again soon! 🌍✨
Best tour specialist
My tour specialist, Maria, was a pleasure to work with. Helpful, informative, quick to respond
12 May 2025
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Deetz,
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're so happy to hear that Maria made your planning experience smooth and enjoyable. Her helpfulness and quick responses truly make a difference. We hope to have the pleasure of assisting you again on another unforgettable journey! 🌟✈️🌍
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Charles,
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're happy to hear you enjoyed the service. Hope to see you again on your next adventure! 🌟🌍
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Donald,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that Carolina made your booking experience smooth and enjoyable. It was a pleasure assisting you, and we can't wait to have you join us on another unforgettable journey! 🌟✈️🌍
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear James. Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the service and the tour explanations. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! 🌎✨
ROSA WAS EXCEPTIONALLY HELP FULL AND…
ROSA WAS EXCEPTIONALLY HELP FULL AND KIND.
HER PROMPT RESPONSES AND ADVICE WERE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE
27 April 2025
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Spencer.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're thrilled to hear that Rosa was exceptionally helpful and kind. Her dedication, promptness, and knowledge truly make a difference, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with her.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Metropolitan Touring
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Jaime, thank you very much for your excellent review. We are glad to hear Carolina took great care of you. We look forward to your next adventure with us!
Agent Domenica was very attentive to…
Agent Domenica was very attentive to our client's needs, and did everything possible to fulfill their special requests.
17 December 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Pauline, thank you very much for your excellent review. We are glad to hear Domenica took great care of you. We look forward to your next adventure with us!
I will review once we have taken the…
I will review once we have taken the trip Right now all we have done is put down the deposit
11 December 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Robin, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear that you were very well taken care of. We are so looking forward to your adventure with us! Enjoy it!
Our tour rep was outstanding
Our tour rep was outstanding. She answered all our questions and concerns and made booking a breeze.
3 December 2024
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Dear Susan, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear that you were very well taken care of. We are so looking forward to your adventure with us! Enjoy it!
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Dear Linda, thank you very much for your excellent review. We are glad to hear Melissa took great care of you. We look forward to your next adventure with us!
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Beth, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear that you were very well taken care of. We are so looking forward to your adventure with us! Enjoy it!
we will come back to you
i was happy to work with you.
You are efficient and fast
clients were very happy with your service
18 November 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Aveiro, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear that you were very well taken care of. We are so looking forward to your adventure with us! Enjoy it!
The booking agent
The booking agent, Paulina, was wonderful and very thoughtful and answered all my questions.
8 November 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Haniz, thank you very much for your excellent review. We are glad to hear Paulina took great care of you. We look forward to your next adventure with us!
Great staff!
Diego was very helpful in finding us a trip that fit our schedule and still did everything we wanted to do!
13 November 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Tim, thank you very much for your excellent review. We are glad to hear Diego took great care of you. We look forward to your next adventure with us!
Very responsive and provided detailed…
Very responsive and provided detailed answers and information.
12 November 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Judy, thank you for your wonderful rating! We're excited to be part of your travel memories and hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Guest, thank you for your wonderful rating! We're excited to be part of your travel memories and hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
Go to the Galapagos with Metropolitan Touring
Excellent service provided by our destination expert and team. All my questions were promptly answered. They were courteous and helpful during the entire booking process. Perfect price point for the 7 day 6 night Galapagos cruise as compared to other travel companies.
6 November 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that our destination expert and team were able to assist you promptly and courteously throughout the booking process. We look forward to welcoming you on board for an unforgettable journey!
Good service
29 October 2024
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Bill,
Thank you very much for your excellent rating. We are glad to hear that took care of all your needs. We look forward to you enjoying your adventure with us!
Best regards.
Reply from Metropolitan Touring
Dear Joel,
Thank you very much for your excellent rating. We are glad to hear that took care of all your needs. We look forward to you enjoying your adventure with us!
Best regards.
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