Giancarlo Toti

Giancarlo was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and attended primary and secondary school at the American School of Guayaquil. He studied industrial engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of Guayaquil (ESPOL) and worked four years for a CAT dealership before the Charles Darwin Research Station hired him to head the marine lab’s operations and logistics division. Since then, Giancarlo has become involved in several projects in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, spending hundreds of hours diving in its waters. Giancarlo was later accepted into a naturalist guide training program offered by Galapagos National Park, which led to his position as an Expedition Leader with Nat Hab.

What Our Guests Say

Giancarlo allowed us to experience the beauty and magic of these islands. He is passionate about the Galapagos and its wildlife, and his temperament radiates the unique soul of this special place. I loved the reflective way he would thoughtfully respond to questions, whether about the particulars of a place or the unique behavior of certain animals. He loves the Galapagos, and that love helped to provide our group with a soulful connection to this place.

C. Carr

Giancarlo is an excellent guide and is highly recommended. He is very knowledgeable on sea life and vegetation. He set a wonderful pace for the group—we never felt rushed and yet the 'trains ran on time'. He was great fun to be around and always kept us laughing.

S. Randolph

Giancarlo's knowledge of all aspects of the Galapagos was truly impressive. But beyond this knowledge was the time he took to impart this knowledge to everyone on the tour, and his willingness to help everyone in every way to enjoy this adventure to the fullest. He is definitely an asset to Nat Hab and the Galapagos Islands.

R. Colasacco

Upcoming Adventures with Giancarlo Toti

Galapagos Discovery: The Nat Hab Experience

Small-group adventures aboard your choice of private yachts, led by our outstanding naturalist guides and photography pros. Snorkel and swim with sea lions, sea turtles and penguins on this incomparable nature odyssey.

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