GALAPAGOS TREASURE Partners
Trusted Partners
Treasure of Galapagos is part of the CarpeDM Adventures family. A premium Galapagos expedition deserves equally curated lodging in Quito, thoughtful onward travel, and the extensions that turn a cruise into a journey. These are the partners we vouch for.
Before You Sail
Boutique stays in Quito Old Town
Three colonial properties within walking distance of one another.
Hotel Casona 1914
A historic mansion with rooftop terrace, restaurant, and spa. Our most refined Quito recommendation for Galapagos guests.
Hotel Casa Francisco
A 300-year-old colonial house turned boutique hotel near Plaza Grande. Family-run, gracious, central.
Portal de Cantuña
Intimate guesthouse in a 240-year-old former convent. Eco-friendly, contemplative, near San Francisco Plaza.
Extend Your Journey
Beyond the islands
Ecuador holds four worlds inside one country. The Galapagos is one. Many of our travelers add the Amazon, the high-altitude Andes, or both.
Caiman Eco-Lodge (Cuyabeno)
Our flagship Amazon lodge on the Laguna Grande. 3 to 5-day immersions. TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winner.
Piranha Eco-Lodge (Cuyabeno)
Smaller, quieter Cuyabeno alternative. Canopy observation tower, fewer guests, deeper presence.
Climb Ecuador
Summit Cotopaxi or Chimborazo in partnership with Julio Verne Travel. For active travelers.
Adventure Ecuador
Day tours from Quito. Cotopaxi, Quilotoa crater, Mindo cloud forest, Otavalo. Easy pre-cruise additions.
Free Walking Tour Quito
Orient yourself in Old Town the morning after you land. Operated by CarpeDM since 2008.
TuVIPBus
Overnight VIP transport from Quito to the Amazon edge for our Cuyabeno extensions.
The Parent Operator
CarpeDM Adventures
Treasure of Galapagos is curated by CarpeDM Adventures, Ecuador’s Slow-Flow tour operator since 2007. Lonely Planet recommended. G Adventures Preferred Daytour Supplier. Kagumu Adventures official Ecuador DMC partner. Investor in two Cuyabeno Amazon lodges. Over 5,000 Galapagos travelers served, 35,000 across the full network. The relationships that earn the boats on this site come from 18 years on the ground.
Sister Galapagos Sites
If a different tier fits better
CarpeDM Travel
Mid-range first-class catamarans and yachts. The best balance of comfort and value for most Galapagos travelers.
Last Minute Galapagos Deals
Verified last-minute discounts for travelers with flexible dates. Tourist-class and first-class boats up to 60% off.
Conservation Partners
Travel that protects the islands
For every booking we contribute to the partners below, who work on the front lines of Ecuadorian conservation.
Go FAR Project
Reforestation and conservation across Ecuador. Home to the Nunkui Project supporting Indigenous Amazon communities.
Volunteering Ecuador
Volunteer placements with vetted Galapagos and mainland community projects.
Amori Fati
Stories and reflective practices for the inner journey alongside the outer expedition.
Ready to plan your expedition? Start here or WhatsApp our Quito team.