Neotropic Expeditions

Neotropic Expeditions is rated 3 out of 5 in the category hospitality. Read and write reviews about Neotropic Expeditions. IT ALL STARTED IN 1991, AND WE HAVEN’T SLOWED DOWN SINCE. FROM THE AMAZON JUNGLE TO THE CARIBBEAN SEA, AND THE ANDEAN HIGHLANDS TO THE GALAPAGOS, WE PERFECTED THE ART OF NEOTROPICAL EXPLORATION. For the past 25 years, we´ve pioneered new ways to explore. Our non-stop trailblazing makes us the undisputed leaders of specialty travel in the Neotropics. Through our constant exploration, field research and interaction with local communities we´ve developed a system for creating in-depth, curated and sustainable journeys and active adventures in Galapagos, Ecuador and Colombia. With headquarters in Quito, we´ve become the only multi-destination operator that combines exclusive adventure, community and foodie experiences in Ecuador. We´ve mastered the art of land-based Galapagos experiences, with stays at our premium and comfort hotels in the three largest Southern Galapagos Islands. In Colombia, we rank highest in the biking operator segment with three offices countrywide. Our History It all began, over 25 years ago, when our co-founder Alfredo Meneses rafted the first whitewater gorges of the Amazon and Andean regions, falling in love with adrenaline and adventure. So in 1991, with sheer enthusiasm and quality rafting gear, Eco Adventure was born. In 1993, we expanded our adventure activities to trekking and mountain biking, thus creating the well-known “multisport” concept. His brother Marcelo Meneses joined him as co-founder and the company became Ecuador Adventure, including sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and bird watching tours to its line of activities. In 2002 we created the first Multisport excursion in the Galapagos Islands, introducing sea kayak, horseback riding, trekking, biking, and developing the concept of land-based tours, changing the way travelers explored Galapagos since the mid 1970´s. In 2007 we ventured into our first hotel operation in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos. Today Opuntia Hotels is a network of 7 leading waterfront properties in three islands. In 2013 we added Colombia to our portfolio and developed the first high-end soft adventures and journeys in the Santander, Medellin and Santa Marta regions. Shortly thereafter, we changed our name to Neotropic Expeditions, and included a line of high-end luxury itineraries in all three regions: Galapagos, Ecuador and Colombia. Alfredo and Marcelo still explore and travel together, searching for beautiful, unimaginable places to inspire their next adventure.