About us

Welcome to Activexpedition

Hello Adventurers!

I’m Christian Valencia, the founder and CEO of Activexpedition, and I want to welcome you to our website. My passion for transformative travel and my desire to share the beauty of our world in a responsible way are the driving forces behind the creation of Activexpedition.

For seventeen years, after guiding more than eleven thousand travelers on nearly eight hundred expeditions around the world, I have come to understand the power of travel to educate, inspire, and connect people with nature and local cultures. My journey, from studying tourism at university here in Quito to working as a freelance guide, has led me to this new and exciting project: Activexpedition.

At Activexpedition, we focus on multi-activity expeditions for exclusive groups. We believe that the best way to explore our planet is through authentic and sustainable experiences. That’s why eco-consciousness is a top priority for us. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact through zero-waste practices and supporting local communities and their traditions through our sustainability efforts.

At Activexpedition, we don’t just offer vacations—we create educational experiences that will change your life. I invite you to explore our website and discover the adventures we have designed for you. I am sure you will find something that inspires you to explore the world from a different perspective.

Thank you for visiting Activexpedition! I look forward to the opportunity to share an unforgettable adventure with you.

Sincerely,

Christian Valencia

Activexpedition

Guides Team

Guide Information

Guide Name: Maximo Cartagena
Certified: Yes naturalist guide #635
Years of experience: 12
Wilderness Advanced First Aid Responder: Yes
Passions: Diving, snorkeling, biking, kayaking, hiking, family and friends
Regions: Galapagos Islands
Extra courses: Dive master, naturalist underwater

Guide Information

Guide Name: Martin Cox
Certifications: Galapagos Naturalist Guide
Years of experience: 5
Passions: Guiding, Photography, friends, workout
Regions: The Galapagos Islands
Extra courses: First Aid

Guide Information

Guide Name: Maritza Garcia
Certified: Galapagos Maturalist Guide
Years of experience: 10
Passions: Guiding, Crossfit, Cycling
Regions: The Galapagos Islands
Extra courses: First Aid

Activexpedition

THE PILLARS OF OUR OPERATION

colaboration

Photo and video

We want to give a special thanks to the following people that colaborate with us with their photos and videos

Ondrej Zaruba (Galápagos and Wuaorani)
Oscar Visuete (Galápagos, Andes)
Kayla Altman (Active Ecuador)
Stefan Kardos (Amazon Jaguar)
Indy Van Overbeek (Amazon Kayak)