Know Before You Go – The Amazon

By Allie E. Almario At Premier Tours, our top Amazon destinations are in Peru and in Ecuador. We’ve gathered some insider’s intel so that you can decide on the perfect itinerary – how long to stay, how to choose between a land-based lodge versus a cruise tour, and when to go to...

How To Plan Your Dream Trip To The Amazon

By Allie E. Almario A popular destination for adventure travelers is the Amazon rainforest, which occupies a huge swath of South America (nine countries) and offers some of the most exciting wildlife viewing opportunities in the world.  On a daily basis, you may find...
The Galapagos Islands Are Back

The Galapagos Islands Are Back!

By Allie E. Almario After six months in a tight lockdown due to COVID, the Galapagos Islands are back open and ready to welcome visitors. Flights to the Galapagos resumed in August 2020, and ships began to host a handful of intrepid travelers.  What did they find? An already...

ASK A TRAVEL EXPERT: Three Reasons To Choose A Land-Based Galapagos Adventure

By Allie Almario As popularity for visiting Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands increases, travelers are seeking a different perspective on exploring Darwin’s favorite archipelago. Most travelers fly into one of two islands – Baltra or San Cristobal — from mainland Ecuador, then...

Premier Tours on 2020 Wendy Perrin WOW List

Wendy Perrin’s 2020 WOW List of the world’s best travel specialists is out now, and we’re excited to announce Premier Tours’ own Julian Harrison and Allie Almario are on it once again for Safaris: Southern and East Africa and The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador...

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST GALAPAGOS SAILING ITINERARY

By Allie Almario One of the most popular questions we are asked is “Which is the best Galapagos sailing itinerary?” And the right answer is that… they’re all great. The Basics Let’s start with some basic information about this world-famous archipelago. Located in the Pacific...

OUR TOP THREE FAVORITE HOTELS IN ECUADOR

By Allie Almario One of the questions we are asked frequently here at Premier Tours is which accommodations are our favorite hotels in mainland Ecuador?  The answer is – it all depends on your style of travel, your budget and of course, space availability.  There are so...

Trip Report: The Perfect Anniversary Getaway to The Ecuadorian Andes

By Allie E. Almario Nothing feels better than seeing rave reviews about a custom trip itinerary we’ve designed for our travelers – it’s what we do and what we love to do.  Read up on what Premier Tours guests Brian and Dana Leonard reported on their spectacular 10th anniversary...
Your Galapagos packing list

Your Galapagos Packing List

By Allie E. Almario Did you know that Galapagos flights from the mainland have a weight limit of 44 lbs for luggage? On inter-island flights (from Baltra to Isabela, for example), the limits are even stricter – 20 lbs or less. Therefore, packing light is essential. PRO TIP:...