Ecuador Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Ecuador travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Ecuador who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

(138 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Cusco
Liz Karen specializes in: "I specialize in creating authentic experiences all across Peru, with easy connections to Bolivia, the Galapagos, Ecuador, Brazil, and Chile—focusing on the must-see highlights in each place. Whether you're into culture, tradition, adventure, or something off the beaten path, I’m here to help you make unforgettable memories!
Recent traveler reviews for Liz Karen:
"We were working with Liz Karen for quite a while." - by Gerry, Dec 3, 2025 · see review
"Liz Karen, from the start, was wonderful at helping us plan our trip." - by Douglas, Oct 25, 2025 · see review
"Liz Karen was great in helping us plan our trip." - by Leslie, Oct 14, 2025 · see review

Alvaro Pereira

(90 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Alvaro specializes in: Highlands, Coast, Cloud Forest, & Amazon of Ecuador, Colombia and Peru - Galapagos: Island Hopping and Cruises - Self Driving Trips - Inclusive Travel - Family Adventures
Recent traveler reviews for Alvaro:
"Alvaro was great to work with." - by Amelia, May 2, 2026 · see review
"Alvaro was very helpful in planning our trip and connecting us with in-country people who managed our itinerary and made sure we got to each stop." - by Colleen, May 1, 2026 · see review
"I would recommend this trip to any friends and family, and would feel very comfortable having them book with Alvaro and interact with the same tour guides." - by Kendall, Mar 29, 2026 · see review

Mathias Onisseit

(62 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Mathias specializes in: Hiking, off the beaten track, cloud forest, rain forest
Recent traveler reviews for Mathias:
"Mathias and the whole boat crew were exceptional!" - by Margie, Dec 7, 2025 · see review
"The service that we received from Mathias, our local specialist was nothing short of spectacular." - by Abby, Mar 6, 2025 · see review
"A fantastic tour put together by Mathias!" - by Nihar, Dec 29, 2024 · see review

Linda Schulz

(30 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito
Linda specializes in: Off-the-beaten-track; rainforest; Galápagos; active tours
Recent traveler reviews for Linda:
"Linda was very helpful and listened to what we thought we wanted to do and then discussed it with us." - by Patrick, Jul 23, 2025 · see review
"This was a great trip Linda did a great job planning everything!" - by Rita, Nov 19, 2024 · see review
"Linda was beyond fabulous- knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating." - by Marcia, Apr 22, 2024 · see review

Paola Vera Feijoo

(23 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito
Paola specializes in: Tailor made trips, Galapagos Islands (island hopping and cruises), Amazon, Andes, Coast
Recent traveler reviews for Paola:
"The planning and service provided by Paola was excellent." - by Gary, Apr 22, 2026 · see review
"Paola helped us plan one of our most incredible family trips!" - by James, Apr 20, 2026 · see review
"The trip that Paola put together for me and my two kids (ages 16, 13) was great!" - by Paige, Apr 12, 2026 · see review

Paul Cisneros

(22 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito
Paul specializes in: Galapagos, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuadorian Andes, wildlife
Recent traveler reviews for Paul:
"Thank you Paul" - by Stephanie, Apr 28, 2026 · see review
"Paul was a great local specialist, very responsive and answered all of my questions in a timely fashion." - by Lindsey, Feb 22, 2026 · see review
"We had a superb trip to Ecuador, organized by local specialist Paul." - by Chris, Feb 2, 2026 · see review

Jacquie Granda

(19 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito - Ecuador
Jacquie specializes in: Birdwatching, Wellness Experiences, Food Tours, Family trips, Romantic trips, Hikking, Taylor made tours, Mountain Climbing, Historical and Cultural Tours, Regenerative Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Jacquie:
"Jacquie did a great job at planning out our trip." - by Narasimhachar, Apr 1, 2026 · see review
"We just returned from an unforgettable 10-day Galápagos trip that Jacquie planned for us, and we were blown away by the experience!" - by FAYE, Jan 13, 2026 · see review
"Jacquie was awesome, very attentive, even outside work hours." - by Morgan, Dec 1, 2025 · see review

Maria Jose Jaramillo

(16 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Maria Jose specializes in: The Galapagos Islands, The Andean Highlands, The Amazon, Cruises, Pacific Coast, Peru, Hiking, Colombia, Cultural Excurtion, Adventure Excurtion, Senior Travelers
I grew up in a family with roots in different parts of the country. From a young age, I had the chance to travel and explore the culture, history, and nature of Ecuador and South America. These experiences sparked my love for travel and inspired me to study a professional degree in tourism. That... read more
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Isabel Pérez

(13 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito
Isabel specializes in: Trips to the highlands of Ecuador, wildlife, Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos Islands
Recent traveler reviews for Isabel:
"I want to thank our local specialist, Isabel, for the perfect organization of this vacation." - by Tanya, Nov 3, 2024 · see review
"It was an amazing and wonderful experience made easy and worry-free by Isabel Pérez's diligent planning and responsiveness to our requests and force major causes requiring changes in the itinerary." - by Ora, May 1, 2024 · see review
"Isabel was manning the control decks and absolutely nailed it." - by Stuart, Nov 18, 2023 · see review

Karla Guerrero

(12 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Ecuador
Karla specializes in: Custom Itinerary Planning , Galapagos Islands Expeditions , Amazon Rainforest Adventures , Andean Mountain Expeditions , Luxury Travel and Boutique Experiences , Cultural and Heritage Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Karla:
"Our trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands was amazing and all thinks to Karla!" - by Evan, Apr 26, 2026 · see review
"Karla was absolutely phenomenal." - by Elise, Feb 4, 2026 · see review
"Karla, We all loved this trip across Ecuador!" - by Susan, Nov 14, 2025 · see review

Ariel Chasi

(10 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito
Ariel specializes in: The Galapagos Islands (cruises and island hopping), The Amazon, The Andes
Recent traveler reviews for Ariel:
"Ariel did a great job of finding local accomodations and arranging transportation." - by barb, May 3, 2026 · see review
"Ariel was amazing from the start and through out the trip." - by Jessica, May 2, 2026 · see review
"Tamer and Ariel helped plan what we wanted to do on this trip." - by Vinay, Feb 26, 2026 · see review
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito
María Belén specializes in: Creating exciting itineraries, assessing travelers with their needs, and meeting travelers' expectations with interesting trip ideas.
I believe that travel should bring spiritual and cultural knowledge to travelers. When we travel, we learn a lot and grow through our lived experiences. In the same way, the impact we should leave on each of the places we visit should also be positive, it is a give-and-take that makes the trip... read more
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Tamer Obeid

(2 reviews)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Tamer specializes in: The Galapagos Islands, The Andean Highlands, The Amazon, Cruises, Pacific Coast, Arab Travelers to Latin America, University & School Groups
A traveler myself since 1997, blessed to have had unforgettable experiences in different parts of this world that haven’t ceased to amaze me! Originally from the Middle East, I have lived in the UAE, Qatar, Malaysia, and Turkey. Landed in Ecuador almost 9 years ago, and it didn’t take long to... read more

Valentina López

(1 review)
Ecuador Travel Agent based in Quito, Ecuador
Valentina specializes in: The Galapagos Islands, The Andean Highlands, The Amazon, Cruises, Pacific Coast, Peru, Hiking, Colombia, Cultural Excurtion, Adventure Excurtion, Senior Travelers, Peru
I have 10 years of experience helping travelers from around the world discover the magic of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. These destinations are very close to my heart, and I love designing custom trips that feel personal, meaningful, and full of moments you will always remember. I create... read more
Valentina's Favorite Itineraries:

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Trip Reviews for Ecuador

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.9
Based on 323 ratings

Trip of a lifetime
Ecuador | Apr 23 - May 6, 2026

Michelle
Michelle C.
Bethlehem, PA | Reviewed on May 09, 2026
Our trip to Ecuador was truly the experience of a lifetime, and so much of that is thanks to the incredible care, planning, and support from Maria and Kim. From the very beginning, Maria went above and beyond to help create an itinerary that somehow captured everything Ecuador has to offer. The trip was seamless, thoughtful, adventurous, and incredibly well organized across multiple regions, flights, boats, lodges, and experiences. Every detail felt intentional. And Kim was simply... Read more

Our trip to Ecuador was truly the experience of a lifetime, and so much of that is thanks to the incredible care, planning, and support from Maria and Kim.

From the very beginning, Maria went above and beyond to help create an itinerary that somehow captured everything Ecuador has to offer. The trip was seamless, thoughtful, adventurous, and incredibly well organized across multiple regions, flights, boats, lodges, and experiences. Every detail felt intentional.

And Kim was simply exceptional. Knowledgeable, patient, kind, adaptable, and deeply passionate about Ecuador, its culture, wildlife, and people. She made every experience richer and more meaningful, whether we were exploring Quito, hiking near Cotopaxi, traveling the Napo River in the Amazon, or snorkeling in the Galápagos Islands. We always felt cared for, informed, safe, and genuinely welcomed.

This was not just a vacation. It was a beautifully curated experience full of adventure, perspective, learning, and unforgettable moments.

We are leaving Ecuador with full hearts and immense gratitude. Thank you, Maria and Kim, for helping create memories we will carry for the rest of our lives.

Local specialist: Maria Jose Jaramillo
Maria Jose
Maria Jose Jaramillo
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on May 10, 2026
Thank you so much for these incredibly words. Reading this means a lot to both Kim and me. It was a genuine pleasure designing this journey for you and Tim and being part of such a meaningful experience across Ecuador. Knowing that the trip left you with unforgettable memories and such a deep connection to the country is exactly what we always hope to create for our travelers. Thank you as well for your trust throughout the process. It was wonderful having you here, and we sincerely hope... Read more

Thank you so much for these incredibly words. Reading this means a lot to both Kim and me.

It was a genuine pleasure designing this journey for you and Tim and being part of such a meaningful experience across Ecuador. Knowing that the trip left you with unforgettable memories and such a deep connection to the country is exactly what we always hope to create for our travelers.

Thank you as well for your trust throughout the process. It was wonderful having you here, and we sincerely hope Southamerica will welcome you back again someday.

Wishing you a smooth journey home and many beautiful memories to relive in the years ahead.

Exceptional Ecuadorian Adventure
Ecuador | Mar 27 - Apr 10, 2026

barb
barb r.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on May 03, 2026
Swimming with sea turtles! Watching hundreds of parrots coming to eat in the early morning hours. Biking in Quito. Sharing a boardwalk with a sea lion. Tasting different chocolates. Balancing an egg on the top of a nail at the equator. These were just some of our adventures. Initially we planned to do a trip to the Galápagos Islands, then we decided to add a trip to the Amazon as well. Ariel did a great job of finding local accomodations and arranging transportation. We even got to... Read more

Swimming with sea turtles! Watching hundreds of parrots coming to eat in the early morning hours. Biking in Quito. Sharing a boardwalk with a sea lion. Tasting different chocolates. Balancing an egg on the top of a nail at the equator. These were just some of our adventures.

Initially we planned to do a trip to the Galápagos Islands, then we decided to add a trip to the Amazon as well. Ariel did a great job of finding local accomodations and arranging transportation. We even got to meet him while we were in Quito.

Thank you Ariel. Thanks to all the staff at KimKim, the Napo Wildlife Center, Joseline at Galapagos Suites, the team at Casa Playa Mann, the guides and all the others that helped to make this an awesome adventure.

Local specialist: Ariel Chasi
Ariel
Ariel Chasi
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on May 07, 2026

Dear Barb,

It was a pleasure meeting you in person here in Quito. I am so happy that adding the Amazon to your Galápagos journey resulted in so many unforgettable memories.

I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the teams at Napo Wildlife Center, Galapagos Suites, and Casa Playa Mann. It was a pleasure helping you put this adventure together, and it's wonderful to hear that everything from the logistics to the chocolate tasting lived up to your expectations.

Thank you for the lovely review.

All the best,
Ariel

Fantastic Father Daughter trip to Ecuador
Ecuador | Mar 6 - Mar 14, 2026

Amelia
Amelia F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 02, 2026
Our father daughter trip was fantastic. Alvaro was great to work with. He was so responsive and helpful to our individual wants and needs during the trip planning process. Yael greeted us with a welcome gift upon arrival in Quito and made sure everything was going well before our departure across the country. Our itinerary was perfect and we feel very lucky to have had the guides we did. We had David for our tour around Quito. He was knowledgeable, helpful & paced the day perfectly. For... Read more

Our father daughter trip was fantastic. Alvaro was great to work with. He was so responsive and helpful to our individual wants and needs during the trip planning process. Yael greeted us with a welcome gift upon arrival in Quito and made sure everything was going well before our departure across the country.

Our itinerary was perfect and we feel very lucky to have had the guides we did. We had David for our tour around Quito. He was knowledgeable, helpful & paced the day perfectly. For the remainder of the trip we had Chris and he was so amazing. We would not have wanted to do the trip without a driver and Chris was exceptional in this realm. He was a very defensive and great driver on the chaotic roads. He was always one step ahead of the weather & road closures which made our trip so much more seamless than we could have hoped for considering we traveled during the peak rainy season. We had such a good time and kimkim made it an easy & relaxing process. Our itinerary was jam packed and we saw so much but we didn’t feel rushed at all. We feel like the trip was a bargain for all it included. Would definitely use kimkim again & we are hoping to do a Galapagos trip in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Swissotel Quito
Quito
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Sangay
Baños de Agua Santa

I would note, especially for American travelers, that this hotel has no air conditioning and no screens in the windows so getting airflow without getting bugs in the room was difficult.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inti Sisa
Guamote

This was our favorite stay of the trip. The cultural experience and community outreach this hotel does are wonderful. My Dad and I bought so many gifts here from the shop & wish we could have gone to the local market! We just stayed on the wrong day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Victoria
Cuenca

The river view and getting to sleep with the sound of the water right outside our hotel room was a wonderful surprise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport
Guayaquil
Authenticity & Character
We don’t book airport hotels for authenticity or culture! Just practicality
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Immersive Cultural Exploration: From Riobamba to Guamote
Immersive Cultural Exploration: From Riobamba to Guamote
Ecuador

The night before we got to wander around Baños and had a delicious dinner at the Italian restaurant in town. We started the day with a tour of waterfalls around the Baños area and then continued onto Guamote. Our only wish is that we could have gone to the market in Guamote but we were ther a day early!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discovering Cuenca's Charms: A Journey Through History and Culture
Discovering Cuenca's Charms: A Journey Through History and Culture
Cuenca

We loved Cuenca. It is such a beautiful town and we see why a bunch of expats have moved here! The tour was great and we got to see a lot in our day here. This is also where we did our cooking class instead of having it in Quito like the itinerary stated. It was a private cooking class at a very fancy hotel with a beautiful view of the blue domes! We could tell Chris had a good relationship with many of the vendors at the market & wish we had more time to sample things here but we didn’t want to eat anything right before our cooking class!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Cacao & Mango Hacienda - Guayaquil
Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Cacao & Mango Hacienda - Guayaquil
Cuenca

Unfortunately, due to weather & road closures, we didn’t get to do Cajas but that was in no way our guide or KimKim’s fault. We loved the mango & chocolate hacienda. I would note that it isn’t mango season so we just did the chocolate experience which was wonderful. The family that ran it was so great. Jamil & Estefano were very knowledgeable and we loved making our own cacao drink & chocolate bars.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lunch we had at the hacienda made by the family was one of our favorite meals of the trip. It was delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Connect with your flight to Galapagos
Connect with your flight to Galapagos
Ecuador

The airport hotel was extremely convenient. The shuttle was efficient and got us to the airport quickly. Guayaquil airport was small and easy to navigate & security lines were quick.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Ecuador: Let Your Adventure Begin! (Transportation Service)
Welcome to Ecuador: Let Your Adventure Begin! (Transportation Service)
Galapagos Islands

Our flights got in too late to do anything in the city this day. Our driver picked me up because my flight got in 5 hrs before my Dad’s and then he went back for my Dad which was greatly appreciated and gave me time to settle into the hotel & grab dinner instead of sitting at the airport for 5 hrs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Quito

We got to see a ton for only being in the city one day.

Quality of Experience
We did a ton in one day but it didn’t feel rushed. We truly feel like we got to see the highlights of Quito!
Food
The breakfast that was included at the hotel was fantastic & David chose a wonderful lunch spot with a view with great local fare for us to try.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
David was great! Extremely knowledgeable, friendly & kind. He was also friends with so many people at the different stops that it made our day even easier than expected!
Transport
David’s car was very clean & he was a very good driver who tailored our day around the traffic.
Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Ecuador

This was a beautiful stop & we are very happy we got to see it!

Quality of Experience
Food
Chris chose a great restaurant by the lagoon for us to have lunch.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Full-Day Amazon Experience from Baños!
A Full-Day Amazon Experience from Baños!
Ecuador

We broke up our waterfall tour & our Amazon tour to the local community. This day we visited the local indigenous community & got to go on a waterfall hike. Michaela was our face painter as well as our waterfall hiking guide and she was great. The lunch they made for us was delicious and we even had their pet monkey make an appearance! We then got to go to Yanacocha which is an animal sanctuary for animals rescued from the black market or who were orphaned and aren’t able to be released back into the wild. It was great to see them all treated so well!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guamote - Palmira - Ingapirca - Cuenca
Guamote - Palmira - Ingapirca - Cuenca
Guamote

We loved Ingapirca and are very glad we got to go. It is a beautiful ruin!

Quality of Experience
Food
We loved our lunch near Ingapirca at Posada Ingapirca.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on May 03, 2026
Hi Amelia, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this; it means a lot to us to read all those beautiful words and how much you enjoyed your trip to Ecuador. I’m really happy to hear that your father-daughter trip turned out to be such a special experience. It was a pleasure working with you during the planning process and making sure everything matched what you were looking for. Yael and I were very happy to make sure that everything was ready for your trip and that everything... Read more

Hi Amelia,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this; it means a lot to us to read all those beautiful words and how much you enjoyed your trip to Ecuador.

I’m really happy to hear that your father-daughter trip turned out to be such a special experience. It was a pleasure working with you during the planning process and making sure everything matched what you were looking for.

Yael and I were very happy to make sure that everything was ready for your trip and that everything went perfectly from the beginning, and we are very pleased to know that you felt supported throughout the journey.

I’ll also make sure to share your kind words with David and Chris. They’ll be very glad to hear how much you enjoyed your time with them and that they helped make everything seamless along the way.

It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the balance of the itinerary and were able to see so much without feeling rushed, that’s always one of our main goals when designing these trips. I’m especially glad everything worked out well for you, even during the rainy season.

We’d love to help you plan that future Galápagos trip whenever you’re ready, it would be amazing to build your next adventure together.

Wishing You and Barney many more great travels ahead!

Warm regards,
Alvaro

Great trip to Ecuador and Peru
Ecuador | Feb 14 - Feb 28, 2026

Colleen
Colleen N.
Tucson, AZ | Reviewed on May 01, 2026
Alvaro was very helpful in planning our trip and connecting us with in-country people who managed our itinerary and made sure we got to each stop. Transportation was seamless and someone was always waiting for us with our name on a sign so we could quickly negotiate airports and hotel stops. We also had knowledgeable and English-speaking guides at key points of interest. Our favorites were the tours of El Cajas National Park near Quito, Ecuador and Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in Peru.... Read more

Alvaro was very helpful in planning our trip and connecting us with in-country people who managed our itinerary and made sure we got to each stop. Transportation was seamless and someone was always waiting for us with our name on a sign so we could quickly negotiate airports and hotel stops. We also had knowledgeable and English-speaking guides at key points of interest. Our favorites were the tours of El Cajas National Park near Quito, Ecuador and Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in Peru. Highly recommend

Activity Reviews
Hiking El Cajas National Park (self drive)
Hiking El Cajas National Park (self drive)
Ecuador

Amazing trip and our guide was fantastic

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca
Day Trip to Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca
Peru

Exhilarating trip to Rainbow Mountain. Highly recommend taking the optional motorcycle trip up the mountain

Quality of Experience
Food
The stop for breakfast and lunch was great. Well equipped for travelers and great food.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on May 01, 2026

Dear Colleen. Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad to hear that you had an incredible trip and that everything went perfectly. I love hearing that you enjoyed amazing moments in places like El Cajas National Park, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this isn’t your last adventure in Ecuador. I’d be delighted to help you again in the future
Alvaro

The trip into the Amazonia was really an eye-...
Ecuador | Mar 27 - Apr 10, 2026

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tommy h.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
The trip into the Amazonia was really an eye-opener and very enjoyable a great place at the Napo nature Center. Read more

The trip into the Amazonia was really an eye-opener and very enjoyable a great place at the Napo nature Center.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Galapagos Suites
Puerto Ayora

The owner of the hotel was super accommodating worried about us making all of the connections and whatnot call people just super helpful

Authenticity & Character
A nice courtyard very well camped Hotel
Location
Just off the main street close to the restaurants but not loud
Staff
Can't say enough about how helpful the order was the woman was super duper
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean very comfortable
Courtyard by Marriott Quito Airport
Quito
Authenticity & Character
He'll tell us at the airport so arrivals and departures are made super simple highly recommended if you got wait times involved
Location
Staff
Staff are very helpful courteous and very businesslike
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean Hotel easy to use
Casa Playa Mann
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

The service is great the hotel is a lovely location and the owners are super friendly they go out of their way to make you feel comfortable

Authenticity & Character
It's authentic clearly built with some thought
Location
Close enough to the downtown area but without the crowds really close to a beach that's beautiful and a very comfortable location very comfortable Hotel
Staff
The owners were tremendous in service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Just excellent
Napo Cultural Center
Quito

I guess it's a hotel The cottages are really very nice when we were there was not a high concentration of people so it was very quiet also something I really appreciate they're very authentic they're in the rainforest but easy enough to walk to the pads are well done the food is great the service was very good and it was just a fun place to be

Authenticity & Character
The cabins are clean easy to get to up off the ground and it is the rainforest
Location
In the rainforest what more is to be said
Staff
Super service at the meals everything was very well done
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean comfortable cabins
Hotel Las Plazas
Quito

Hotels right in the center of keto and the Old Town so it's very convenient that way it's an old building much like Old Town you would expect the only downside that I had was there's a lot to gate to get out in caseville fire could have been problematic

Authenticity & Character
Very real old building
Location
Right in the center of Old Town quito
Staff
Staff was always super accommodating ready to help always open the door when you ring the bell breakfast was good and well served generally very nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean very comfortable no questions in that area
Hotel La Laguna
Puerto Villamil

Puerto vida meal is comparatively small and not a lot going on so this is probably one of the premier hotels there it was clean comfortable the staff was accommodating

Authenticity & Character
It's near the ocean near the port and not too far from the few restaurants that exist there
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Arrival to Coca, transfer to rainforest lodge, rainforest hike
Arrival to Coca, transfer to rainforest lodge, rainforest hike
Ecuador

Two and a half hours up the river a clay Bank to unload on and a muddy trail to get to the lodge it was an adventure the little electric carts that they use have no suspension but it was all just really worthwhile

Quality of Experience
Second time in the Amazonian rainforest and it just an amazing place to be
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were all really good at what they did
Transport
Long boat rides long paddles the paddles up the Blackwater River a lot of animals out there monkeys jumping across the waterway Caymans birds huge blue butterflies that are so iconic
Last rainforest activities, Transfer to Coca & Flight to Quito
Last rainforest activities, Transfer to Coca & Flight to Quito
Ecuador

Another two and a half hour boat ride back up the river it had rain so there was quite a bit of log and debris floating in the river luckily the captain of the boat was able to avoid at all

Quality of Experience
Another long boat ride
Guided Hike to Tortuga Bay
Guided Hike to Tortuga Bay
Ecuador

A great Beach although some of the locals did refer to it as torture Beach the water was very nice at the equator hot hot hot sun very little shade on the trail but still very nice trail as a person who passed us commented Camino del Diablo

Quality of Experience
Enjoyed standing in the water after the hike
Food
Stopped at a local restaurant $7 lunches very good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was good got taxis and introduced us to a local restaurant when we got back that was $7 lunch very good something I would not have tried on my own
Transport
A typical taxi ride in a pickup truck
Parrot clay lick - Intercultural interpretation center - Observation tower - Ancestral catamaran ride (NCC)
Parrot clay lick - Intercultural interpretation center - Observation tower - Ancestral catamaran ride (NCC)
Yasuni National Park

The clay elixir something everybody should probably experience at least once the parrots are truly showing their their own behaviors

Quality of Experience
It's a very popular place so they're typically will be several boats in the river at the same time
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was excellent pointed out things that we might not have seen on our own
Transport
A boat ride like all the others on the river
Community projects - Paddling excursion - Traditional dinner - Night walk (NCC)
Community projects - Paddling excursion - Traditional dinner - Night walk (NCC)
Yasuni National Park

I enjoyed the women's Center and the experience that we had there the way that the fires were built the cooking the food bits it was all very interesting the night walk was dark and wet the day we were there but that's kind of what the rainforest is about

Quality of Experience
Definitely something you need to experience
Food
Excellent food including the jungle bacon
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It's a long ways up there for a couple of hours so comfortable seats help
Urban Bike Tour
Urban Bike Tour
Quito

Given the altitude changes in keto and the steepness of the hills we were somewhat concerned about the bike trip it turned out to be kind of a highlight actually we went to the serpent house in the park and an open air fruit market that was truly great the guides were both very good and it turns out they had the pretty flat route

Quality of Experience
Really enjoyed the Open Air market and the fruit
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very good guiding experience they didn't push us too hard to and traffic was not that bad
Visit the "Middle of the World"
Visit the "Middle of the World"
Ecuador

So much more at the equator than you could ever even consider second time I've been there and they have added the actual equator center not just the monument that was apparently a bit off .

Quality of Experience
When you're right down the equator things really happen differently balances completely different water does not have a Coriolis effect who knew
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thought they were all very good
Snorkel at Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido)
Snorkel at Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido)
Ecuador

Water clarity was not particularly good the day we were there so it was kind of disappointing I'm not a huge fan of snorkeling but you didn't really get to see very much because of the water clarity issues

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff and the drivers did what they could but you only can work with what you got
Transport
Bike Ride & Visit La Lobería
Bike Ride & Visit La Lobería
Ecuador

A lot of sea lions everywhere but they had decent restaurants and certainly an experience of different types of people's and whatever bingo game on a Friday night sea lion in the middle of the plaza experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was truly amazing our guide and driver was it really interesting guy
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora

A strangely compelling place it's very out of the ordinary not what I expected at all and I really enjoyed it

Quality of Experience
It was hot as it is at the equator but there's quite a bit of shade which I found to be useful and the museum Center part is air conditioned so it gave you a little bit of relief
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good guide
Snorkel at Los Túneles
Snorkel at Los Túneles
Ecuador

I'd pretty much give it up snorkeling by the time we got here my partner was much into it but I did talk to a nice young German guy who had eardrum problems and couldn't snorkel so that part was really worthwhile. You get a whole different perspective no

Quality of Experience
Walking on the lava was impossible for me I have no balance so that was torture
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I thought the guys did a great job and the boat driver was very good an old fisherman knew how to get amongst the rocks
Transport
He retired fisherman who knew the rocks in the passages and went places that I thought were pretty darn narrow
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Ecuador

Lots of huge tortoises the one right at the entrance at likes the bananas that are hanging up will follow you around if you're wearing bright yellow shoes he's pretty sure that those are bananas so that was a good time lots of tortoises they're just doing tortoise like things

Quality of Experience
Food
Ate at the restaurant as part of this event and it was very good food your typical chicken or fish well done tasty
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano
Ecuador

Probably could have avoided this activity a Long Walk 3% up to the top end when you get there there's civista but not much in the Vista but it is hot

Quality of Experience
Long walk up a a ton of stairs with not a huge amount of scenery at the top
Transport
A long slow boat ride however the yucca puffs were good
Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Ecuador

I would have to characterize this is a low quality adventure essentially a paddle around the narrow Bay or a small Bay there are things to be seen lots of turtles some penguins but all in all you're out in the hot sun and open Kayak it wasn't my favorite

Quality of Experience
Less than an hour paddle and an open Kayak not my favorite
Local specialist: Ariel Chasi
Ariel
Ariel Chasi
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Apr 22, 2026

Dear Tommy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on each hotel and activity. It is always super helpful to know your feedback for improvement. I'm glad that the experience in the Amazon was an eye-opener for you and that you enjoyed

Thank you again for choosing to travel with us. I wish you many more wonderful adventures in the future!

Warmly,
Ariel