Jacqui Vincent MTA - Mobile Travel Agent

21/05/2024

Days 38-41 Galapagos to Merimbula
So the end of my adventure. Flights Galapagos to Quito. Overnight Quito, Quito to Houston to San Francisco. 10 hours transit San Francisco. Then San Francisco to Sydney and then onto Merimbula. Was it worth it? Hell yeah x

19/05/2024

19/05/2024

Day 37 Rabida Island & Chinese Hat Galapagos
Our last full day in Galapagos. Still pinching myself as I watch the sunrise every morning. We land at Red Beach Rabida Island for a hike. The sea lions just frolic in the water like they don't have a care in the world. This time we see two flamingoes in the lagoon. Spectacular! More marine iguanas and penguins too. We enjoy a snorkel and a kayak before heading off to Chinese Hat. In the afternoon another snorkel. Found a shark sleeping in a cave. Didn't dare wake it. The boat cruisesd past an island with many more flamingoes in the lagoon. Just stunning and another super amazing day x

18/05/2024

Day 36 Santiago & Bartolome Islands Galapagos
In the morning we arrive at Sullivan Bay and walk along lava that bubbled up from the ground, flowed and solidified in the second half of the 18th century. The landscape is eerie yet shows sign of life. And can you believe it we saw penguins? Amazing! This was my best snorkel in Galapagos. Wonderful to snorkel along side penguins. In the afternoon it was a picturesque walk on Bartolome Island with majestic views.

16/05/2024

Day 35 Santa Cruz Island Galapagos
A beautiful sunrise at Bachas Beach Santa Cruz Island. We venture to the beach for a walk and come across a lone flamingo in the lagoon. We head further along the coast to Dragon Hill for a snorkel and then a walk with lots more iguanas, birdlife and more x

15/05/2024

Day 34 South Plaza Island Galapagos (Afternoon)
We cruise to South Plaza Island, one of the smallest and colourful islands. A scenic walk takes us past sea lion colonies, land iguanas and countless birds soaring by the cliffs. Some great opportunities to get close to the wildlife x

14/05/2024

Snorkelling with a mega school of fish Santa Fe Island Galapagos x

14/05/2024

Snorkelling with a mega school of fish Santa Fe Island Galapagos. Amazing x

13/05/2024

Day 34 Sante Fe Island Galapagos (Morning)
It was an early start this morning. We received a warm welcome to the beach from the resident sea lions. So adorable. We enjoyed a walk on Sente Fe Island, one of the oldest in the Galapagos Islands archipelago. The island is characterised by its cactus plants. It was our first sighting of a land iguana which was exciting. We followed up the morning with a kayak and a snorkel around the gorgeous bay.

09/05/2024

Day 33 San Cristobal Galapagos
Another morning another island. Today we explore San Cristobal Island. We hike Pitt Point where we have our first encounter with the red footed bo***es as well as the blue footed ones. A snorkel again with the curious sea lions. In the afternoon we explore the coast by dinghy before landing on the stunning beach. We get up close to Kicker Rock for the sunset. Frigate birds travel with us. Amazing day x #

08/05/2024

One of the highlights of my Galapagos trip snorkelling with the sea lions x

07/05/2024

Day 32 Espanola Galapagos
I watch the sunrise from the deck of the ship sipping on my coffee and listening to all the barking from the beach. Sea Lions everywhere. We board the zodiacs and land on the beach at Gardner Bay on the island of Espanola. What a sight! And a marine iguana as well. Lunch is a seafood barbecue on the boat followed by snorkelling and a dinghy ride at Suarez Point, Espanola. We were so lucky to see the Waved Albatross, the archipelago's largest bird and the only albatross species that breeds at the equator. And there is more unique animal and bird life. What a day!

06/05/2024

Day 31 Santa Cruz Galapagos
To say I was a tad excited would be an understatement. I have been dreaming about this moment for many years...visiting the Galapagos Islands! We take an early flight from Quito to Baltra. It's a bus and a ferry ride to Santa Cruz where we start our journey. First stop is El Chato Tortoise Reserve where these magnificent creatures just roam in the wild. What an amazing introduction to my Galapagos Adventure. What else awaits? After lunch we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where more than 200 scientists and volunteers are involved in research and conservation efforts. They have a captive breeding program for giant tortoises. Amazing! Observing these creatures was amazing too. We then board the Reina Silva in the harbour of Puerto Ayora to commence our cruise of the Galapagos. Very, very exciting!

05/05/2024

Day 30 Cotapaxi National Park Ecuador 🇪🇨
Our last day on our Ecuadorian Adventure. We stop at Cotapaxi NP although the weather wasn’t great. Nonetheless we enjoyed a walk in the rain learning about the fauna and flora from an indigenous guide. Lunch was at a magnificent hacienda. I had my favourite dish Locro de papa (potato soup with avocado and cheese). Delicious x

04/05/2024

Days 28-29 Baños Ecuador 🇪🇨
Before we leave the Amazon we enjoy a serene boat trip in a lagoon viewing more wildlife. We arrive in Banos set in the mountains. We walk the cobbled streets, enjoy a ‘hot box’ and massage, and do a sightseeing trip to nearby waterfalls. Spectacular x

03/05/2024

Day 27 Amazon Ecuador 🇪🇨
We travel up the river early to view a parrot clay lick. Afterwards we head down river to visit an animal rescue centre run by local and international volunteers. Amazing! In the afternoon we visit an indigenous community and learn about their way of life. What a day x

02/05/2024

My room at the Amazon. Amazing!

01/05/2024

Day 26 Amazon Ecuador 🇪🇨
Today we head to the Amazon. We stop along the way at a Cloud Rainforest, the highlight being the birds, especially the hummingbirds. We travel by boat to our remote lodge and enjoy a night walk seeing lots of different insects and creatures.

30/04/2024

Day 25 Papallacta Ecuador 🇪🇨
This morning we visit Cuicocha Lake (Lake of the Guinea Pig) and Cotacachi, a quaint artisan city. In the afternoon we arrive at Papallacta, a small village at an altitude of 3300m. We enjoy a hike along the stream before immersing ourselves in the hot springs.

29/04/2024

Day 24 Otavalo Ecuador 🇪🇨
Today we drive to the mountainous Andean highlands to visit the Otavalo markets, an interesting mix of food and handicrafts. We have an Andean lunch and explore the gardens of this traditional home in a small village. We visit traditional weavers to learn about their craft before retiring to our Hacienda.

28/04/2024

Days 22-23 Quito Ecuador 🇪🇨
I fly to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, dramatically situated between the Andes mountain peaks. Stunning flight. A city tour takes us to the Equator Line and the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We meander the cobblestone streets and climb the tower of the Basilica with superb views.

22/04/2024

Days 18-21 San Andres Colombia 🇨🇴
After the tour I fly to San Andres, an idyllic Caribbean Island close to Nicaragua, for a beach break. Stayed at a lovely lodge at the quiet end of the island. Just blissful x

21/04/2024

Day 17 Santa Marta Colombia 🇨🇴
Our last destination on the Classic Colombia trip is Santa Marta, the first Spanish settlement in Colombia. We do a walking tour and say goodbye to new friends and travel companions x

20/04/2024

Day 16 Taganga Colombia 🇨🇴
Today we arrive at Taganga, a traditional fishing village. We soak up the Caribbean vibe of this coastal town, experience a snorkelling trip and watch the sunset x

19/04/2024

Day 15 Tayrona National Park Colombia 🇨🇴
Today we visit the Katanzama Community, just 30 minutes drive from Tayrona, made up of approximately 80 Arhuacos indigenous families. In the afternoon it was a chilled tubing adventure on Don Diego River before relaxing at our lodge x

15/04/2024

Day 14 Tayrona National Park Colombia 🇨🇴
An early start today and we head towards the Caribbean Coast. We enjoyed a wonderful 10 km walk in Tayrona National Park. Stunning scenery and wildlife. Back at our lodge we had a ceviche cooking lesson and a salsa dance lesson. Lots of fun x

12/04/2024

Day 13 Minca Colombia 🇨🇴
We travel to the small mountain village of Minca, perched 600m in the Sierra Nevada. It is known for its bird life and cooler temperatures. Our guesthouse had many hummingbirds feeding on the balcony. Such an impressive sight. We walk to Marinka Waterfalls for a cool dip seeing monkeys and iguanas along the way.

11/04/2024

Day 12 Cartagena Colombia 🇨🇴
Today we did a city tour. Highlights included the colonial walled city and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We ventured to the hilltop Convento De La Popa with sweeping views of the city. We explored Parque del Centenario, a small park in the city centre with its own wildlife; birds, monkeys, iguanas and sloths.

10/04/2024

Day 11 Rosaria Islands near Cartagena Colombia 🇨🇴
A free day today so joined a trip to explore the nearby islands. What an experience. Colombians love to party. Loud music, drinking and dancing. The byline of the tour was immerse yourself in Colombian culture. That I did. The scenery was gorgeous. We snorkelled at Island Grande where Pablo Escobar’s plane was submerged. A fun day!

09/04/2024

Day 10 Cartagena Colombia 🇨🇴
We arrive in the charming walled city of Cartagena on the Caribbean Coast. The streets are filled with so much life and colour. I enjoyed a street food walking tour savouring the cuisine and admiring the street art x