Enchanted Expeditions
Enchanted Expeditions (formerly Angermeyer’s Enchanted Expeditions) is one of the pioneers of small boat cruises and tours to the Galapagos Islands and the mainland of Ecuador. Our founder Judy Carvalhal and her three partners have over 125 years of collective field experience as tour guides, conservationists and community tourism advocates in Ecuador.
Our ready-made and custom tours are designed for active, curious and conservation-minded travellers who crave authenticity, and like to have genuine connections with people, communities and wildlife while travelling with a ‘small footprint’. We pride ourselves on the personal attention we provide and our ability to tailor make tours to suit the needs of our clients. Our trips highlight the four regions of Ecuador: Galapagos Islands, the Andean Highlands, the Amazonian basin and the Coastal region. Each one unique and special.
We have built a reputation for excellent service; few can match our expertise and knowledge of all areas of Ecuador. These standards are reflected in our staff, our guides and our yachts.
Enchanted Expeditions is the exclusive representative and owner of our yachts: the M/Y Beluga and the M/Y Cachalote Explorer. Moreover Enchanted Expeditions is the exclusive representative of the Enchanted Galapagos Lodge located on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Enchanted Expeditions is committed to becoming a more sustainable organization with a strong focus on social responsibility and environmental responsibility. Sustainable travel has always been at the forefront of what Enchanted Expeditions stands for. We strive to minimize our impact on the environment through resource conservation and by integrating positive environmental practices into our operation. We actively recognize our role in the communities and respect the cultures of the people of Ecuador. We support local communities and buy local products; offer funding and donations to selected programs and organizations, and provide a safe and ethical work environment for our employees. We operate Galapagos expedition cruises and many other tours that meet our environmental and social standards whilst offering our clients the opportunity to make genuine connections with our communities.
M/Y Beluga
M/Y Cachalote Explorer
Our Team
Over forty years ago while travelling around South America, Judy Carvalhal, the founder of Enchanted Expeditions, fell in love with Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, settling thereafter. Judy first worked as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos, gaining valuable experience in the tourism business, before moving on to operate her own yachts, and then progressed to form her own company, which has helped pioneer the modern tourist industry in the Galapagos and mainland Ecuador: Enchanted Expeditions.
In 1987, after more than ten years in the Islands, Judy moved to the Ecuadorian capital Quito, well placed for the hands on direction of the company. An avid traveller; Judy has explored the length and breadth of Ecuador, and indeed much of the world, using her considerable knowledge and experience as a solid foundation for Enchanted Expeditions.
Judy Carvalhal, CEO and founder
Judy’s partners Martin Schreyer and Sergio Bernardi joined the company about 20 years ago. They contributed to the great success of Enchanted Expeditions. Martin, a native of the Galapagos, expert seaman and marine engineer with an extensive knowledge of the islands and every aspect of a boat, is in charge of our Galapagos yacht operation. Sergio brings with him years of experience as a naturalist/bird guide in the jungle and in the highlands of Ecuador.
Judy, Sergio and Martin– among the very first in Galapagos and Ecuador to conduct research and recognize the need for responsible and sustainable tourism (this was many years before ‘sustainable tourism was even recognized by the media and industry). They have a deep and heartfelt commitment to protect and preserve both the wildlife and culture of Ecuador; and thus offer unmatched local expertise, insight and connections to design both ready-made and custom active travel vacations, all of which are specifically tailored.
