Marine Tourism 2024 | 7 An experience-led travel company delivering excursions to two of its country’s most desirable locations, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador’s Golden Experiences & Travel is both a yacht operator and a lodge owner. Boasting an award-winning fleet of carbon-natural catamarans and the luxury La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat, this company sets the standard for experiences in its region, making its featuring in this awards programme an obvious choice. Best Luxury Galapagos Cruise Company 2024 & LUXlife Sustainable Tourism Excellence Award 2024 As a female-led operation, the company fosters a collaborative, purposedriven culture where achievements are celebrated as a team. From client-facing roles to behind-the-scenes positions, every staff member plays a vital role in delivering tailored, world-class hospitality. Looking ahead to 2025, Golden Experiences & Travel plans to introduce a new vessel, enhance La Selva Eco-Lodge, and refine itineraries, combining sustainable luxury with authentic adventures in Ecuador. This company truly embodies the perfect balance of adventure, luxury, and sustainability. Contact: Fernanda Betancourt Company: Golden Experiences & Travel Web Address: https://www.goldenexperiences.com/ hen touring the world-famous Galapagos Islands, Golden Galapagos, the cruising arm of Golden Experiences & Travel, stands out for its state-of-the-art catamarans – Endemic, Elite, Ocean Spray, and Petrel. These vessels feature spacious staterooms and private balconies, ensuring luxury at every turn, while a near one-to-one passenger-to-crew ratio guarantees unmatched service. Its meticulously designed, carbon-neutral itineraries highlight the Galapagos’ unique biodiversity, famously linked to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Sustainability is at the heart of these tours, ensuring the islands’ beauty is preserved for generations. La Selva Eco-Lodge in the Amazon complements this experience with its luxurious retreat blending environmental responsibility with indigenous architecture. Guests enjoy elegant comfort, wellness activities like yoga, close wildlife encounters, and connections with the Kichwa community, creating an unforgettable harmony of nature, culture, and serenity. Golden Experiences & Travel partners with local suppliers, boosting economies and minimizing environmental impact, while delivering bespoke and memorable experiences. Its core values of teamwork, respect, innovation, and evolution drive its success and commitment to sustainability and cultural immersion. W Nov24140
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