Things to do in  Ecuador

As soon as I cleared customs, they were waiting for me. I requested English option - this was perfect and she was able to tell me about Quito and Ecuador. Very friendly, so I requested them for my return trip.

Carlos was very knowledgeable and gave us a good history of Ecuador, answering all our many questions. The tour covered exactly what was stated and was a great way to see Quito in a day. With the current unrest we felt safe with Carlos and the company kept in good contact with us prior to our departure.We would highly recommend this tour.

Toni Escobar amazing tour guide with most interesting details and knowledge of Guayaquil and Ecuador. Extensive tour to see all top sights on Guayaquil. Thank you very much.

Excellent tour that I would highly recommend, the only way to see some of the remote parts of Ecuador. Irene was an excellent tour guide, taking time to make sure everyone was well looked after and adapting the trip to the needs of the group. The only watch out I would call out if lunch times are very late (3pm one day!) so bring some snack along!

Luis, our guide for exploring the Mindo Valley and its biodiversity was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. He adjusted activities to our abilities. In my opinion, Luis is an excellent ambassador for Ecuador and the Mindo Valley. I would request him again should we return to Ecuador.

Christian was THE BEST guide, and we've had several outstanding guides this week! Seeing other parts of Ecuador outside of Quito was fun and allowed us to see the more relaxed areas. The market was wonderful, with spices, finger puppets, aprons, hats and more. Something for everyone! Christian was always finding ways to go above and beyond, anticipating our every need.

Mindo is a tourist destination close to Quito. Most of the visitors seem to be Ecuadorian. Our guide was extremely accommodating and allowed us to spend as little or as much time as we wanted at each stop. We tried to be quick as we wanted to allow time to see the chocolate factory. Our guide took us to the original Center of the World monument which is in a small square a few miles from the new one. The actual equator is a about 200 m away and has another marker. We then stopped at the hummingbird/tucan viewing area. There were many of both including one rare species of tucan. We then drove to the cable car and hiked to the closest waterfall. The hike is not long and the waterfall very nice. There is some elevation gain on the way back to the cablecar. Next stop was the butterfly sanctuary which was very well done and nice to see. Final stop was the Mindo Chocolate factory where we were given a tour and samples. We also had a late lunch in their restaurant. The traffic getting back to Quito was fairly heavy, so we returned to the hotel a bit later in the day then we expected.

Daniel was an excellent tour guide! We had a great day with him. Our group was my girlfriend (Spanish only), my parents (English only), and myself (bi-lingual) and he made sure that we all participated in the conversation and had fun. His English is very good. His enthusiasm and passion for showing off his country are second to none. He knows so much about the local history and culture that even though it was my fifth time in Ecuador, I still learned a lot! I would give him 6 out of 5 stars if I could. If you are reading this, do not hesitate to book a tour with Daniel!

This was an incredible trip to Lake Quilotoa, which is a simply breathtaking volcanic crater in the Ecuadorian Andes. I cannot recommend this trip enough for anyone looking to see some of the natural beauty of Ecuador, but who either cannot or does not want to do a several days trip. The day starts out early, leaving from Quito and driving south to Quilotoa. There are several stops along the way, to see the volcanoes, and visit a local market and indigenous shop. Gabriel, my guide, did an amazing job explaining the history of the area and the people. After reaching Quilotoa, we had approximately 3 hours to hike down and back up the volcano, which is an amazing experience. The hike is rather steep and difficult, but i think it’s very doable. After, we ate lunch and headed back home. It was a long day, with about 7 hours in total of driving in the bus, but it was an amazing way to see some of Ecuador outside of the cities. Both the host and driver were extremely gracious, and I always felt safe. I definitely recommend this trip!

This is a great experience if you are looking to see a LOT of things in one day. The only downside to seeing so many things in one day was that we definitely felt rushed during most of the day. For the first few things we did we felt like we barely got to see them before it was time to get right back in the van to head to our next destination. To be honest we would have preferred to spend a little more time in each place getting to enjoy it. Being you have about and hour or so to explore the town of Baños at the end, it definitely seems we could have spent some extra time in other places. Overall this is a good experience and our guide was WONDERFUL. However, it definitely left us wanting more and I think we'll choose to spend a few days in Baños the next time we are in Ecuador so that we can have more time to experience all of the amazing things to see.

Sebastian was the best tour guide ever. After picking us up in the morning, he started telling us about everything that is related to Ecuador, and most specifically, Cuenca. He was such a knowledgeable guide who didn't mind explaining explaining everything to curious tourists who came to Latin America for the first time in their lives. Our understanding towards this culture was deepened significantly from his words, and he also showed us a lot of sites that were pertinent to the local cultures. His English was so good that there was not a single language barrier. He was patient, kind, and understanding who also wasn't afraid of opening up. I truly developed my affection to Ecuador because of his vivid depiction of this beautiful country. Will definitely come back and request him specifically for the tour!

Carlos Iza and Mairon were terrific guides for this amazing private experience to go to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa in the same day. They coordinated everything to my comfort and interest level and even took special care for some dietary restrictions I have as a diabetic which was incredibly thoughtful. Unfortunately, it was very cloudy at Cotopaxi so I didn't get to see the volcanic cone, but Carlos Iza still made the experience very interesting and I think it actually made me pay attention more to what I learned about the wildlife in the National Park. I learned a lot about the native plants to the paramo region, how they have been used by indigenous peoples for health purposes or rituals, and how geological changes with the tectonic plates have even influenced the biospheres and ecosystems in the Andes and surrounding areas. It was really excellent. In Quilotoa, we took a challenging but rewarding hike down to the lagoon and then had a really good lunch afterward. I told Carlos Iza and Mairon that sometimes the food on tours is not very good, but this food was excellent! On the way back to Quito we stopped at to see a local artist and how they make pictorial representations of the local cultural legends and also stopped at the home of an indigenous family to see their way of life (I was originally afraid this would be a cringey experience, but it actually was a very wonderful sharing of ideas of how local people live with the animals and plants of their land). Overall, the only think I would change is having been able to see the Cotopaxi Volcano, but I chose to come to Ecuador during the winter months and fully recognize that no one can control Mother Nature when it comes to the clouds and the rains! This tour was absolutely an A++

This was a great tour. Informative and spoke great English. This is a perfect way to see two of Ecuador's top attractions.

We had the best time on this tour! Our guide was very helpful with activities to do in Ecuador during our long ride to the volcano. The volcano was beautiful and definitely worth the climb!

Great 2 day experience in the Cotocachi area. It included everything in addition to a fabulous guide, Diego, who taught us so much about all things Ecuadorean - flora & fauna, geology, indigenous cultures, customs, foods, economy, government & much more. There was no topic Diego couldn’t discuss proficiently in English! We learned SO much!

Everyone was very helpful at times over the top which was much appreciated. Our guides Carlos, Dario, and driver Jefferson were exceptional and couldn't do enough for us. All the activities and there were many allowed us to leave Ecuador with a appreciation of both jungle and the highlands. Strongly recommend.

Driver was very helpful and safe. We spoke a simple English and Spanish conversation and he told us more about Quito and Ecuador

I can’t even begin. Amazon beauty is divine! We also did zip lining, waterfalls and zero G swing. The tour guide Andre was hospitable. We also had lunch at perhaps the best restaurant in Ecuador.

Pedro was an excellent guide for our private tour! We had a comfortable ride from our hotel in Quito to Banos with amazing stops of the waterfalls, Casa del arbol, and Pailon del Diablo. He was friendly and informative and it was definitely a great way to see Banos during our short stay in Ecuador. 100% recommend this tour!

Sebastian was amazing. He was super nice, very knowledgeable and communicated with us in English very well (we know very little Spanish). The entire trip was more than we expected. It was one of our best days in Ecuador!