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A Local and Global Collaboration for Deeply Personal Travel
Blue Foot Galapagos brings together Ecuadorian pioneers of community-based and conservation-driven tourism with British adventure travel experts. Our shared passion for the Galápagos has created a service tailored to travelers who seek authenticity, comfort, and a deeper connection with this incredible place.
Our headquarters are in Quito, with a small but mighty operations team based in Santa Cruz, one of the Galápagos’ key islands.
Why “Blue Foot”?
We chose this name in honor of the Galápagos’ most iconic bird — the blue-footed booby — whose curious dance, bold colors, and endemic charm perfectly capture the playful and wondrous spirit of these islands. It also reflects our local roots and our aim to bring travelers closer to nature with every step.
Just like the evolutionary legacy of the Galápagos inspired Darwin, the journeys we design are shaped by decades of adapting to our travelers’ needs — whether you’re sailing on a luxury catamaran, exploring on a boutique yacht, or diving off a research-style vessel. We've worked with every vessel type and cruise style imaginable, from the most intimate 16-passenger experiences to full chartered explorations — and we know what makes each one special.
The Team
Jascivan Carvalho
Jasci has spent over 20 years leading boutique travel companies and developing community-based tourism across Ecuador and the Galápagos. A pioneer of island-hopping and land-based travel, he’s also been closely involved with cruise operations for decades — personally sailing on nearly every class of vessel and working with many of the archipelago’s most respected operators. His strong personal ties with cruise owners, naturalist guides, and local communities allow Blue Foot clients to access unique, insider-curated experiences.
Bolivar Vega
Born and raised in the Galápagos, Bolívar leads our operations in Santa Cruz with unmatched local knowledge. A former sailor and lifelong ocean enthusiast, he knows the rhythms and requirements of smooth boat operations better than anyone. From dock logistics to safety briefings, Bolívar ensures every cruise connection runs like clockwork. His presence on the ground — and on the water — is key to making each experience seamless, safe, and filled with wonder.
Luke Errington
Luke Errington started his travel career in the early days of Booking.com and for the last 15 years has founded and lead the world’s leading adventure travel specialist agents for Patagonia and for Antarctica. When he visited the Galapagos for the first time he soon realised that this was the next destination he wanted to share with travellers seeking a deep connection with nature. Luke developed Blue Foot Galapagos in partnership with Jascivan and is very proud of the unique service that it provides to its customers.