Quito and the Galapagos Islands

[oneworldonetraveller]

I'm scheduled to finish a tour of South America on the 21st September.

I really want to do the Galapagos Islands.

I know there is a wide variation in the tours. I want a longer trip that takes in most of the islands (with a good guide) I would prefer not to get bent over on the price, but realise it isn't going to be cheap. I figure what the hell, if I'm prepared to splash the cash to get out there I'm prepared to pay for the proper trip.

I realise I going to get shafted for a single occupancy on the cabin. I'm not too fussed on the quality of the boat. I am fussed on getting a decent guide. I think this is important to see the islands properly.

So can any one recommend any tour companies to either avoid or that are any good. And a rough indication of prices I should be looking at paying (preferably in UK £ but hey I can do the maths for any currency) From what I've seen 10 days seems to be the most you can do, and I don't mind paying for the experience.

Any and all advice is much appreciated

Cheers

R