Testimonials

We cannot say enough good about CNH Tours, particularly Heather Blenkiron who handled our request. Throughout the whole process of planning our Galapagos island vacation, the personal attention that she paid us made us feel like we were her only clients, knowing full well that we weren't. We found out later that she was a Canadian consular officer on the Islands for several years. She was very knowledgeable and very open and honest in her suggestions. We felt like she was working for us, not for the boat companies. Their pre-tour information book (44 pages!) covered every conceivable issue.

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Gene McCullough, party of 4, on the Eric

I had an absolutely wonderful time, with the exception of the cruise went too fast and there was no space available for me to stay on a second week!!

Susan Witzel

Arlington VA, USA

This is to thank you again for the wonderful trip. Uli and I have decided that this was the best holiday we have ever had, and we will have wonderful memories of Galapagos for the rest of our lives...

Birgit and Uli Riede

Germany

We want to thank you most sincerely for arranging such a fantastic trip. Our on-board guide was outstanding. Having a small boat all to ourselves with such an experienced guide was absolutely ideal!

Christopher Dodd

London England

Hi Heather,

We had a wonderful time in the Galapagos so thank you so much for all of your assistance in organising it! Maja was a fantastic guide - we never felt rushed and really felt very happy with every visit we did.

Thanks once again - we look forward to recommending your services to other would be Ecuadorian adventurers!

Kind regards,

Beth Keddie

All I want to say is that EVERYTHING was PERFECT! Honestly, nothing could have been better!! At the hotel the people, the pick-ups at the airport, the hotel,the rooms - simply perfect. Our guide, Angelika, was amazing - her knowledge of everything was astonishing. The crew on the boat was terrific. The only 'problem' I have now is: I want to go again !!! Thank you very, very much for your role in making this such a fantastic adventure.

Dagmar, Toronto. On the Tip Top II in December 2010

The Galapagos Islands have been a place that I'd wanted to visit for a long time, but I had no idea where to start looking to make it happen. After a quick initial search I almost immediately stumbled upon CNH Tours, and despite my usual habits of over-researching every possible option, I stopped looking as I knew I'd found the right fit.

Stacy P, on the Samba, March 2011

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making my 2011!

S. Nelson, March 2011

Both of us join in what I am sure is a chorus of folks who feel that your Galapagos tour is the best experience. We found of course that the guide is critical for a meaningful experience-and Juan is a treasure in that respect.These islands have many reasons to be unique and special and your tour shows them off well. We value your special contribution of our phone conversation when we were trying to decide whether to go and your help with our lodging and tour of the market.We enjoyed the mix of our co-passingers.

Ed and Charlotte,

February 2011

Many thanks to you for helping us plan and execute a truly marvelous trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. We had a great time, no mishaps, no drama. Everything went as planned. The accommodations, food and people everywhere were more than we expected. Certainly our time on the Samba was the highlight of our trip. The highlight of our stay on the Samba was that we were able to swim with a pod of dolphins, not only once, but twice.

Charlie M, February 2011

Yves and I wanted to thank you for helping us with the trip of a lifetime! We really, really enjoyed the Samba. The guide, Marianna, and the crew were great! Every day we wondered how it the next day could be just as good, but it always was. We even had an opportunity to swim with a pod of dolphins at Marchena. This was quite incredible. We enjoyed snorkelling every day, as a matter of fact, I wish we were there snorkelling now.

Tammy & Yves, Ontario, Canada

May 2011

Hi Heather - just chilling in Puerto Ayora but just wanted to let you know that we had the most wonderful trip on the Samba. One of our best trips ever. Great weather, great snorkelling and day trips. Juan is just amazing and the crew and boat were also great. It just could not have been better. All in all, a trip of a lifetime.

Glen and Lorraine, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Active Galapagos March 2012

We're back and had a simply extraordinary time. Thank you. Everything was quite wonderful. I expected to be wowed by the scenery and the animals. But what I didn't expect was how much we enjoyed "living" on the boat. The staff was terrific in every way. We can't imagine a nicer and so incredibly informed guide as Fausto. And all are fellow travelers were a delight.

Arnie and June

Active Galapagos on the Samba, May 2012

Just wanted to say that we are having a wonderful time:) thanks so much for everything Heather - this is quite a phenomenal adventure!

Sara - February 2013