Quasar Expeditions

Founded in 1986 by a young couple from Ecuador, Quasar expeditions has grown to become the leading tour operator for high-end yacht cruises. What started off as a dream to show the world the beauty of the Galapagos Island has become an award-winning business offering unforgettable experiences around South America.

What Makes Quasar Expeditions Stand Out?

• Small yacht expeditions
• Safari tours in Jeeps
• Guided and self-guided land tours
• Highly knowledgeable and professional guides

Quasar Expeditions was the first luxury line to operate tours in Galapagos. Even though their main focus is small-ship tours, they run overland tours on fully equipped Jeeps. You get to decide whether you’d like to be the driver, or have your guide do the driving. Their overland safari tours let you set your pace and gives you control of deciding what you want to do, since every person has different interests.

The founders hand-pick tour guides and naturalists, looking for people that are the whole package - knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Celebrities such as Charles Dawkin, a world renowned leading evolutionary biologist has acknowledged and given the highest regards to the impressive abilities of these guides.

Who Will Enjoy Traveling With Quasar Expeditions?

• All ages
• Higher budget travelers
• Soft adventurers, adrenaline junkies, nature enthusiasts

Quasar Expeditions will satisfy both soft adventurers and adrenaline junkies alike, and offer a wide variety of activities that are made to please children, teenagers, and adults alike. Their main focus is to get you outdoors and being active, with a side of culture and culinary exploration. Tours sit in the higher budget range, since they offer top notch quality service.

They offer a range of excursions - some that are less common to find on the Galapagos such as ice trekking, horseback riding, and Jeep touring. So if you’re looking for activities that are as unique as their destinations, then Quasar Expeditions will be right for you.

Top Destinations

• Galapagos Islands
• Patagonia
• Ecuador
• Peru

Quasar Expedition aims to take you to nature-focused destinations, where you’ll be guaranteed incredible views of some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes - through beech forests, open plains, glacier valleys, waterfalls, lakes and countrysides that stretch far into the Argentinian sunset.

They specialize in tours to the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, Ecuador, and Peru, with national parks, hikes, kayaking, and cave exploration being common itinerary activities. So if you enjoy trips where hiking boots and headlights take priority over fancy suits and dress, then you’ll surely enjoy Quasar Expedition tours.

Quasar Expeditions Travel Style

Quasar Expeditions travels with comfort and elegance, without sacrificing the adventure. No matter how far into the Patagonian mountains you may be, you’ll get to end your day in a world class lounge sipping cocktails by the fireplace.

They work with small group sizes or private groups, giving you ample time to feel more connected with your guide. Tours are flexible and self-guided - so you get to choose whether you want to be guided or explore on your own. On safari expeditions, you can also decide how much you feel like doing each day. Spend the day admiring exotic birds that soar above you, venturing through the Patagonia’s surreal mountain scenery, or dozing in and out of naps on the hotel balcony all day - the choice is yours!

Accommodations are wide and vary depending on the trip you choose. They’re always 4 and 5 star hotels, depending on whether you pick the silver or gold version. Places are unique like mongolian style tent yurts, to storage plantations that were turned to luxury retreats. You can choose between a self-drive or guided safari tour. Perhaps you’d rather have someone drive so you can snap photos of Patagonia’s breathtaking scenery.

They have 3 main tour style options:

Self-driven Safari Tours:  You get to have total control of your day to day adventures on a Self-driven Safari Tour. The Jeeps are fully equipped with all the equipment for you to get around, and their staff is just a phone call away in case anything goes wrong. Make as many pit stops and detour adventures as you’d like.

Guided Safari Tours: For those that would like some additional pampering and organization on their journey, you can opt for a safari with a guide to lead you throughout the day. They can also do the driving if you’d like. Perhaps you’d want to sneak in a midday nap, so you’d rather have someone else take the wheel.

Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruises: If you’d like to visit the Galapagos Islands, this is THE way to visit. 10 of the 13 islands are only accessible by sea, meaning you’ll get to explore the depths of the islands much better this way than visiting by yourself.

If you also have particular interests, such as birdwatching or photography, they can cater their tours to be focused on them. Those traveling with children are also welcome on these tours, and activities can be modified to make it enjoyable for everyone.

Why Choose a Tour With Quasar Expeditions?

Travel in style and pristine comfort to remote areas that you would probably  never discovered on your own with Quasar Expeditions. Tours definitely give you a luxurious perspective of the destination, but you get to enjoy all of South America’s natural beauty knowing you are always in safe hands. Know that your trip with Quasar Expeditions also supports conservation projects that aim to preserve and protect the islands.

While you do experience some of the culture, this isn’t Quasar Expeditions’ main focus.If you are interested in having a truly authentic and culturally-enriching trip, you should know that you won’t find that here. There’s minimal opportunity to connect with locals and their communities, since you’ll be spending most of the time discovering exotic animals, parks, islands, and the ocean.