Tour & Activity Scams in Guayaquil

Galápagos Tour Package Overcharging

City-based tour operators around the Malecón and the airport area sell Galápagos tour packages at inflated prices, claiming to represent official Galápagos National Park operators. Some packages are misrepresented — smaller boats than advertised, fewer island stops than promised, unlicensed naturalist guides, or no park permit included in the price. Deposits paid upfront are sometimes non-refundable even when the operator defaults on the itinerary.