Happy Gringo Travel Reviews 567

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, patience, and extensive knowledge, which greatly contributes to planning personalized and stress-free holidays. People frequently highlight the excellent service, noting the prompt and thorough responses to inquiries, and the overall efficiency in arranging trips. Many consumers appreciate the tailored itineraries and the seamless process from initial discussion to the final travel plans. However, some customers also noted that their service experience was less than stellar, particularly regarding clarity in logistics and communication speed. A few people mentioned issues with transfers that were not addressed as expected, leading to dissatisfaction with certain aspects of their trip.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We worked with Maria to plan our first trip to Ecuador in 2027. She was prompt and thorough in answering our emails and questions and gave us great options to meet both our desired itinerary, budget,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heading to the Galápagos Islands??? Look no further to help create your perfect itinerary! Nicolas Bayas of Happy Gringo was very knowledgeable in getting us to the many locations and hotels for the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan was excellent with back-and-forth communication and arranging my trip. I needed his help in choosing the right small ship cruise in the Galapagos for me as a solo traveler. He found what woul... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I think I found Happy Gringo through a TripAdvisor review. Follow-up was timely, but not high pressure. We had a lot of time before our trip, so we started with a few ideas and Jonathan turned those... See more

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About Happy Gringo Travel

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Happy Gringo is an Anglo-Dutch owned travel company run by passionate travelers for like-minded clients. We have 18 years of experience, during which time we have established ourselves as one of the leading and most respected travel agencies/tour operators in Ecuador and Galapagos. Above all, we pride ourselves on a personalized approach to service, and a team of local travel experts, who know the country like the back of their hands.

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Where Will Your Dreams Take You?

Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos Land Trip
Ecuador Tours
Amazon Rainforest
South America Highlights

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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

567 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Gringo Listens To The Customer

I first met a representative of the Happy Gringo Travel company at a travel show in January. I was excited to hear that they specialize in Ecuador, because my wife and I had decided we wanted to return to the Galapagos in the fall of this year and we hoped to include the Amazon rainforest. We contacted several travel companies with specific requirements that we wanted in our trip. For example, we knew the Galapagos itinerary that we wanted to book and we wanted air conditioning in the Amazon. Nico, from Happy Gringo listened intently to our requests and delivered an itinerary that met our requirements. Other companies, even the one we had used previously, kept suggesting alternatives that didn't match with what we were looking for. Happy Gringo delivered big-time, now I just need to be patient and wait for November!

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, we’re delighted that Nico was able to design an itinerary that checked all your boxes and brought your vision to life. That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver. We can’t wait for you to experience the Galapagos and the Amazon once again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

So far, we have had excellent service in choosing the itinerary and arranging our trip. We are at the stage when we have paid the deposit. We requested numerous changes and they were all dealt with promptly and willingly. We are grateful for all the trouble, expertise and assistance to date.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you very much for your kind words! It’s wonderful to know that you’ve felt supported through the itinerary planning and booking process. Our team truly cares about making the experience smooth, flexible, and stress-free from the very first step. We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait for you to experience it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nico listened to our ideas and is…

Nico listened to our ideas and is creating strip that meets our expectations and budget.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Nico was able to listen to your ideas and create a trip that fits both your expectations and budget. We can’t wait to help make your upcoming adventure an unforgettable one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

David was kind and helpful.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that David was able to provide the kind of support and guidance that makes planning a trip easier and more enjoyable. We look forward to continuing to assist you as your adventure takes shape!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our team’s follow-up and quick responses made a positive impression. We look forward to continuing to support you as your trip approaches!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

David was very responsive and thoroughly answered my questions. He listened to what I wanted and customized my trip to meet my expectations.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad David could be responsive. We hope you had an unforgettable travel experience and look forward to planning your next adventure!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

MaJo was extremely helpful

MaJo was extremely helpful in arranging our Peru mountain experience. We iterated the program a few times before it matched our exact wishes, and she was very patient and responsive

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy Majo could patiently guide you through the planning process and craft a program that matched your vision. We hope you had an unforgettable Peru mountain experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maria is excellent!

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you! We’re so glad you had a great experience with Majo. She’ll be happy to hear your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great personal service

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you appreciated our personal service. It means a lot to us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive!

Very helpful in arranging everything
Due to airplane delay we missed the start of the trip, they intermediate with boat crew and guide so we could join 2 hours later

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you so much for your positive review! We're glad we could assist in arranging everything smoothly for you. We hope you had a wonderful experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy and helpful

It was easy and helpful

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found it easy and helpful. We look forward to assisting you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and clear

Very responsive and clear. Always available and open to suggestions. Very excited about my trip.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

We really appreciate your feedback. We’re happy everything went smoothly and can’t wait for you to enjoy your trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nico is very responsive and polite

Nico was very responsive and very nice to work with. He helped plan my Galapagos itinerary. Nico is very detailed, answered all my questions, and provided suggestions. He is easy to reach via email and WhatsApp. I am really looking forward to my trip.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your review. We’re glad Nico was so responsive and helpful in planning your Galapagos itinerary. We hope you have an amazing trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maria for the win!

Maria has been super helpful, friendly and responsive to our needs. We have not taken our trip yet, but so far everything has gone very smoothly and we are excited to experience what Maria has helped us to plan.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your review. We’re glad everything has been easy and enjoyable so far. Have a fantastic time on your upcoming adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

The assistant replied promptly to my enquires and was very helpful which gives me confidence the trip is going to be great!

January 27, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thanks for the great review. We’re happy to hear the quick responses were helpful. Wishing you a fantastic trip ahead.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heading to the Galápagos Islands??

Heading to the Galápagos Islands??? Look no further to help create your perfect itinerary! Nicolas Bayas of Happy Gringo was very knowledgeable in getting us to the many locations and hotels for the trip... Great choice of hotels on any budget, your choice. Events of nature, city tours, horseback riding vs walking ;) all perfect. You will be delighted with his patience...

February 2, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad Nicolas could help put together the perfect itinerary and find great hotel options for your trip. It was a pleasure assisting you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jacky has been amazing!!

Jacky has been amazing in helping us plan the trip to Galapagos. Haven’t been there yet, but are super excited about the trip. There is a plethora of options in Ecuador - she found us a cabin in a cruise that we hadn’t looked at which actually met all our needs. The planning couldn’t gave talented without her help. Will update this after the trip

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear Jacky could guide you through the many options and find a great fit. Wishing you an unforgettable adventure in the Galapagos.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very happy with David’s travel…

I’m very happy with David’s travel assistance. His help was useful, appropriate, and always on point. Professional, efficient, and reliable.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear David’s support was helpful and reliable throughout. It was a pleasure assisting you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Jacky was very helpful in planning our trip. She patiently and quickly answered all of our questions, and was knowledgeable in advising us of different options.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Happy Gringo Travel

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear Jacky made the planning process smooth and enjoyable. We look forward to helping you again in the future.

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