Tamer was an excellent local specialist. The itinerary he put together was action packed. It's included hiking, volcanoes, waterfalls, culture, local cooking class, and ultimately a 10 days Galápagos Islands cruise. We enjoyed everything.
The cruise experience was unforgettable. So much wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Tamer followed up with us on a daily basis to ensure that we were having a great time, and if we needed anything, he assisted on a timely manner.
Sebastian Alejandro, our...
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Tamer was an excellent local specialist. The itinerary he put together was action packed. It's included hiking, volcanoes, waterfalls, culture, local cooking class, and ultimately a 10 days Galápagos Islands cruise. We enjoyed everything.
The cruise experience was unforgettable. So much wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Tamer followed up with us on a daily basis to ensure that we were having a great time, and if we needed anything, he assisted on a timely manner.
Sebastian Alejandro, our local guide was kind, knowledgeable, attentive to our needs. Without him, I would not make it to the Cotopaxi National Park Refugio. It was a tough and challenging hike, but Sebastian guided me every step of the way.
He was patient and funny at the same time.
I highly recommend the local specialist Tamer and the local guide Sebastian, for Ecuador's travel experience.
Hotel Reviews
Wyndham Quito Airport
Quito
We were happy that hotel staff allowed us to come back to our room after checkout because our flight got delayed.
We were able to take a nap, breakfast and later shuttle to the airport. We truly appreciated it.
We recommend replacement of blue and yellow life jackets. Some of them look pretty worn out and some yellow ones, not working properly at all.
Also for the amount of people, having extra kayaks available would be a good asset as well, less waiting time for usage.
We recommend hand sanitizers station near all stairways, to avoid transmitting germs between passengers.
Staff
Fernando the bartender and waiter, portrays excellent customer service. Always smiling and attentive.
Javier, the guide was very knowledgeable about wildlife in general and landscaping. Very encouraging when I was scared to do snorkeling, since I don't know how to swim.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We enjoyed the cabin maid towel special decorations.
Hotel Spa Miramelindo
Baños
Location needs ceiling fans or AC, the room was pretty warm.
Surroundings gardens and general atmosphere nice and beautiful. Good food at the restaurant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ceiling fans or AC installation for better room temperature
Cuello de Luna Mountain Lodge
El Chasqui - Pastocalle
Rustic and remote location, quiet.
Location
Too much dog's poops on the area, easy to step on by accident
Hacienda Pinsaqui
Otavalo
Old historical hacienda, beautiful gardens and surroundings
Authenticity & Character
Old history behind.
Location
Remote and quiet
Clean, friendly staff, especially the hotel manager Eulalia, who gave us tips on local sightseeing in Quito.
Safe and good location, walking distance from El Mariscal Artesanias Mercado (marketplace).
Cleanliness & Comfort
The overall hotel lobby, surroundings and rooms
Activity Reviews
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home (Departure)
Ecuador
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz Island) – Baltra Island Airport
Cruise Ship
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) - Chinese Hat
Cruise Ship
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Charles Darwin Station - Eden Islet/Ballena Bay
Cruise Ship
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cormorant Point - Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
Galapagos Islands
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Española: Gardner Bay - Suarez Point
Galapagos Islands
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lobos Island - Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center (San Cristobal Island)
Galapagos Islands
Watching wildlife was amazing. Hiking would been a better choice, but we understand the changes in the itinerary due to the Avian flu situation.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Punta Pitt - Witch Hill (San Cristobal Island)
Galapagos Islands
Guides, Drivers and Staff
South Plaza - Santa Fe Island
Cruise Ship
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rabida Island - Bartolomé Island
Cruise Ship
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Arrival to Baltra Airport - Transfer to Cruise Ship & Santa Cruz Highlands
Galapagos Islands
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The airport transfer to the cruise ship was disorganized.
Reconnecting with Nature: Embrace Serenity and Adventure in Baños de Agua Santa
Baños
Another moderately strenuous hike, but totally worthy to experience the beautiful waterfall.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Ecuador
Tough hike to the bottom to the Lagoon, but totally worthy. The experience of riding a horse up to the beginning of the trail was unforgettable. Beautiful Lagoon.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Quito - Cotopaxi National Park
Ecuador
Tough hike to the Refugio with heavy winds, rain and hail. Sebastian encouraged me to complete it all to the way to the top. Without his assistance, I don't think I would been able to do it.
The Cotopaxi Volcano view was spectacular. Here we saw the Andean wolf, deer and more birds.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking La Mica Lagoon at Antisana National Park
Ecuador
I was affected by the altitude so I was not able to complete the whole hike, but I was able to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
We saw numerous birds, white-tip deer and condors.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cuicocha Lagoon - Cotacachi - Otavalo Hacienda
Galapagos Islands
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Quito
We really enjoyed the cooking class, although it took longer than we expected, so we got a bit late for the Mitad del Mundo monument tour. We saw the new one, but the original monument site was closed, so we saw it from the distance.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Tamer Obeid