The people behind

At Cometa Travel, this isn’t just a business for us; it’s our life’s passion.

Founded and led

by

Maja and Bruna

With Bruna’s 38 years of experience living and working in Ecuador and Maja’s decades of deep knowledge of the Galápagos, our team brings an exceptional depth of hands-on experience to every journey we create.

Based in the heart of Quito since 2002, we know the places, people and experiences that make Ecuador and the Galápagos special. More importantly, we know how to match them with what you are looking for.

We love being your trusted connection to our home, carefully narrowing down the choices, sharing honest local advice and helping you discover Ecuador and the Galápagos in a way that feels thoughtful, genuine and truly your own.

Bruna Rea

Born in Bern, Switzerland, into an Italian family, Bruna moved to Ecuador in 1988 and never looked back. Over the decades, she has dedicated her career to managing travel operations and welcoming international guests. As our General and Operations Manager, she keeps the day-to-day running smoothly behind the scenes.

Her absolute favorite part of the job is designing tailor-made journeys across Ecuador’s four worlds. An avid lover of nature and local culture, she has a particular soft spot for Ecuador’s incredible birdlife and traditional textile arts. Whether you’re hoping to discover rare cloud-forest birds or explore vibrant Indigenous markets, Bruna loves shaping each itinerary around what inspires you, bringing together genuine local insight, creativity and years of experience.

Maja Homberger

Originally from Thun, Switzerland, Maja has been part of the Yacht Angelito family and team for nearly 40 years. She became a certified Galápagos National Park Naturalist Guide in 1992 and has spent decades exploring, observing and sharing the islands she knows so well.

Her lifelong connection to the Galápagos has given her an exceptional understanding of its wildlife, history and delicate balance of conservation. What she loves most is sharing this knowledge with travelers and helping them look beyond the highlights to discover the details, stories and wildlife that make the islands so special.

With her deep local knowledge and personal connection to the archipelago, Maja brings a rare perspective to every Galápagos journey, helping you experience the islands in a genuinely meaningful and authentic way.

Together, Bruna and Maja combine deep local expertise with an international perspective to help you discover Ecuador and the Galápagos.

Over the years, they have built strong, trusted relationships with carefully selected local partners. This personal network, together with their hands-on experience, means you can travel with confidence, knowing that the people behind your journey know the destinations, the details and the right people on the ground.