About Us

View of Plaza Grande and the historic center of Quito, Ecuador, surrounded by colonial architecture and city landmarks.

About GalaEcu Journeys

GalaEcu Journeys was created from more than a decade of experience in Ecuadorian tourism, with a background that began in 2011. Over the years, that experience has grown through direct contact with travelers, destinations and local providers across Galapagos & Ecuador, shaping the way we plan and support each journey today.

Experience Since 2011

Our experience comes from working with travelers in Ecuador since 2011, learning how good service depends on attention, communication and important details.

Personal Service First

GalaEcu Journeys was created to offer something more personal: listening carefully, understanding each traveler’s needs and being genuinely present throughout the planning process.

Why Travelers Choose Us

We believe good travel planning starts with listening. Understanding what each traveler values helps us make better recommendations and avoid unnecessary complications along the way.

Our goal is not to sell the same trip to everyone. We focus on creating a more personal experience, with clear communication and support that feels genuinely attentive at each step.

From a Family Legacy to GalaEcu Journeys

Following the legacy of my grandfather, José Veloz, my journey in tourism developed through years of experience and a strong connection with Ecuador. After 11 years working with established travel agencies in Quito, I decided it was time to take a new direction and create GalaEcu Journeys. The idea was simple: to build a travel company where the traveler comes first. We listen before we propose, take the time to understand each person’s needs and expectations, and provide the kind of personal and genuinely caring service that can easily be lost in larger travel companies. GalaEcu Journeys was created with the purpose of helping travelers fulfill their dream of discovering Galapagos & Ecuador. Every journey begins with a conversation, and from there we work together to create experiences, connections and memories that will remain long after the trip is over.

View of Quito with the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano rising behind the city in the Ecuadorian Andes.
Travel planning desk with globe, notebook, map and travel documents used to organize a personalized journey.
Exterior of Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador, under a clear blue sky.
Quito TelefériQo cable car overlooking the city and surrounding Andean mountains in Ecuador.
Galapagos giant tortoise walking through a natural landscape
Nariz del Diablo train traveling through the dramatic Andean mountain landscape near Alausí, Ecuador