RECOGNIZED AMONG THE WORLD’S BEST
Recognition is meaningful, but what makes it noteworthy is what it represents - travel experiences that continue to resonate long after the journey ends. In this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, based on feedback from more than 750,000 readers, several Metropolitan Touring experiences were recognized among the world’s best.
Metropolitan Touring ranked #13 among the world’s top cruise experiences
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel ranked #11 among the world’s best resorts
Mashpi Lodge ranked #13 among the world’s best resorts
For anyone considering Ecuador or the Galápagos, these distinctions offer a glimpse into the exceptional experiences waiting to be discovered.
Metropolitan Touring ranked #13 among the world’s top cruise experiences
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel ranked #11 among the world’s best resorts
Mashpi Lodge ranked #13 among the world’s best resorts
For anyone considering Ecuador or the Galápagos, these distinctions offer a glimpse into the exceptional experiences waiting to be discovered.
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AWARD-WINNING HOSPITALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
The best travel experiences leave a lasting impression, and this year, several Metropolitan Touring properties were recognized for doing exactly that at the 2026 Northstar Meetings Group Stella Awards. Celebrating excellence in hospitality, destination management, and sustainability, the awards spotlight organizations creating meaningful experiences for guests while making a positive impact on the destinations they call home.
Casa Gangotena earned Gold for Best Boutique Property – International and U.S. Territories
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel received Gold for Best Hotel/Resort – International and U.S. Territories
Metropolitan Touring earned Silver for Best DMC – International and U.S. Territories
Mashpi Lodge received Silver for Best Sustainability Initiative, recognizing its conservation efforts in Ecuador’s Andean Chocó cloud forest
Together, these recognitions reflect a commitment to exceptional hospitality, immersive travel experiences, and the preservation of some of Ecuador’s most remarkable landscapes.
Casa Gangotena earned Gold for Best Boutique Property – International and U.S. Territories
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel received Gold for Best Hotel/Resort – International and U.S. Territories
Metropolitan Touring earned Silver for Best DMC – International and U.S. Territories
Mashpi Lodge received Silver for Best Sustainability Initiative, recognizing its conservation efforts in Ecuador’s Andean Chocó cloud forest
Together, these recognitions reflect a commitment to exceptional hospitality, immersive travel experiences, and the preservation of some of Ecuador’s most remarkable landscapes.
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EXPLORE THE GALÁPAGOS WITH ADDED VALUE
Few destinations inspire curiosity quite like the Galápagos. With Metropolitan Touring’s award-winning expedition cruises, guests can experience these extraordinary islands aboard intimate ships designed for meaningful exploration and close-up wildlife encounters. For a limited time, select 2027 and 2028 departures also include added incentives, including an extra USD $300 per cabin on 4-night cruises, USD $500 per cabin on 6-night cruises, and an additional 2% commission on groups of four or more cabins.
*Applicable to selected departures only. New bookings only. Blackout dates and conditions apply.
*Applicable to selected departures only. New bookings only. Blackout dates and conditions apply.
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