There are trips and adventures you can try and plan well, and then there are trips that are well-planned. This experience was not just "a vacation someplace different," but an "over-the-top" life experience that will ALWAYS rest in our Top 3, no matter what else we do in this life. The 7 days spent aboard the M/Y Grace, visiting remote islands in the Galapagos and immersing ourselves in the nature and wildlife of those special places - up close and personal with zero sense of threat by the animals that inhabit those arid lands - cannot possibly be matched anywhere else on the planet. The ship's crew, the on board naturalist, the physical comfort of the vessel, the superb dining experiences, the small passenger list (generating great camaraderie and newfound friendships), the daily hiking, snorkeling and small boat adventures - it all added up to pure escapism and a rediscovered child-like wonder of one of the last great unpopulated wonderlands left on Earth. Quasar Expeditions demonstrated their knowledge, capabilities and foresight from start to finish, handling every request and arrangement with total professionalism, accountability and skill. These are the ONLY people I would recommend to anyone wishing to explore the Galapagos to the fullest, and I plan to turn to them again when we begin planning our adventure to Patagonia...