Quasar ExpeditionsReviews of quasarex.com

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!

W really put pressure on the 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